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Lot #234
Lot #236

Lot 235: Five Antique Pistols

Five Antique Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 7, 2024

Lot 235: Five Antique Pistols

Five Antique Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 7, 2024

Estimated Price: $500 - $800
Price Realized:
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A) European Pinfire Pistol

Manufacturer: European
Model: Pinfire
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 11 mm
Barrel: 4 3/4 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1122
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Rating:

OG - POOR- major or minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm in its present state.

WB - WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

B) Allen & Thurber Percussion Pepperbox Pistol

Manufacturer: Allen & Thurber
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 4 1/8 inch cluster
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1122
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Rating:

OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

Description:

Manufactured c. 1842-1847 in Norwich.

C) European Pinfire Pistol

Manufacturer: European
Model: Pinfire
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 11 mm
Barrel: 4 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: wood
Stock:
Item Views: 1122
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Rating:

OG - POOR- major or minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm in its present state.

Description:

D) Belgian "British Bulldog" Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: British Bulldog
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44
Barrel: 2 3/4 inch flat top round
Finish: nickel
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1122
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Rating:

OG - POOR- major or minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm in its present state.

WB - WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

E) English Marks Percussion Boxlock Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: English
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 1 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1122
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

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