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Lot 1571: Three Antique Pistols

Three Antique Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2009

Lot 1571: Three Antique Pistols

Three Antique Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2009

Estimated Price: $650 - $950
Price Realized:
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A) Allen & Thurber Second Model Under Hammer Percussion Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: Allen & Thurber
Model: Single Shot
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 3 3/4 inch octagon to round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 2436
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 26
Class: Antique
Description:

The top barrel flat marked ""ALLEN & THURBER", top left flat "WORCESTER", with the left flat "CAST STEEL", the serial number on the bottom flat. Brass bead front sight, no rear.

Rating Definition:

Good. The pistol is mainly silver gray with light to moderate spotting with some light pitting on the top flat. The grips show about 80% original finish.



B) Allen & Thurber Double Barrel Single Trigger Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Allen & Thurber
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 3 3/16 round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 2436
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 26
Class: Antique
Description:

Double fluted barrels, with illegible markings and a silver cone sight. The serial number is stamped on the bottom of the barrels and the left side of the trigger. The backstrap is marked on the bottom "L / 142"

Rating Definition:

Fair. The pistol has been cleaned bright leaving light to moderate pitting on the barrels with file marks showing on the frame. Both grips are cracked with a pin showing at the bottom, the grips show about 50% original finish. The action needs work.



C) Allen & Wheelock Center Hammer Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Allen & Wheelock
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 3 inch octagon to round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 2436
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 26
Class: Antique
Description:

The top barrel flat is marked "ALLEN & WHEELOCK". Off set hammer with rear sight on the frame and a silver bead front sight.

Rating Definition:

Fair, gray overall with a mixture of patina, light to moderate pitting, and moderate handling marks on the barrel. Trigger guard is loose. The grips show 60% original finish with moderate handling marks. The action needs work.



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