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Lot #3166
Lot #3168

Lot 3167: Lot of Two Moore's Pat. Firearms Co. Front Loading Single Action

Lot of Two Moore's Pat. Firearms Co. Front Loading Single Action Revolver

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 6, 2008

Lot 3167: Lot of Two Moore's Pat. Firearms Co. Front Loading Single Action

Lot of Two Moore's Pat. Firearms Co. Front Loading Single Action Revolver

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 6, 2008

Estimated Price: $1,100 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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A) Moore's Front Loading S.A. Revolver

Manufacturer: Moores Patent Firearms Co
Model: Teatfire
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 teat-fire
Barrel: 3-1/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 565
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 169
Class: Antique
Description:

Made from 1864 to 1870 with a total quantity estimated at 20,000. Fires the 32 caliber teat-fire cartridge. Six shot cylinder, brass frame with silver plated finish, barrel and cylinder blued with walnut bird's head grips. Front blade sight. Top of barrel is marked " MOORES PAT. FIREARMS Co. BROOKLYN, N.Y." and a star burst at end of barrel nearest to the cylinder, the cylinder is marked " D WILLIAMSON'S PATENT JANUARY 5. 1864". Early variation with small hinged swivel gate on the right side of barrel lug ahead of the cylinder. Decorative scroll engraving on the barrel, frame and back strap.

Rating Definition:

Good with the blued parts smooth showing mostly a brown patina, silver plated parts are now showing brass coloration. Barrel and cylinder showing minor pitting. Grips showing normal handling wear with the left grip having numerous scuffs and scrapes.



B) Moore's Front Loading S.A. Revolver

Manufacturer: Moores Patent Firearms Co
Model: Teatfire
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 teat-fire
Barrel: 3-1/4 inch round
Finish: silver
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 565
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 169
Class: Antique
Description:

Same as A).

Rating Definition:

Period replated with the original blued parts smooth showing through the now absent plating. The frame now showing brass coloration, engraving is crisp. Grips are good showing only minor wear from handling.



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