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Lot 1572: Three American Percussion Pistols

Three American Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2009

Lot 1572: Three American Percussion Pistols

Three American Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2009

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,400
Price Realized:
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A) Unmarked Under Hammer Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Under Hammer
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 31 percussion
Barrel: 4 inch octagon to round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 529
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 26
Class: Antique
Description:

No visible markings. Identical to the Ethan Allen Second Model pocket rifle with a bead front sight and a sighting groove in the frame.

Rating Definition:

Fair. The barrel shows a smooth brown patina. The frame is gray with brown speckling on the left and solid brown patina on the right. The grips are good with light handling marks The action won't stay cocked.



B) Unmarked Double Barrel Single Trigger Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 31 percussion
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 529
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 26
Class: Antique
Description:

No visible markings except for the serial number. Identical to the Allen & Thurber double barrel single trigger pistol. Two hammers, single trigger, bead front sight, ribbed barrel with steel ramrod.

Rating Definition:

Good. Pistol has been cleaned to bright with scattered moderate pitting. Moderate pitting on the trigger guard. The fair grips are a little rough. Mechanically fine.



C) Allen & Wheelock Center Hammer Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Allen & Wheelock
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 36 percussion
Barrel: 3 1/2 inch octagon to round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 529
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 26
Class: Antique
Description:

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

Rating Definition:

Good. The pistol has a smooth brown patina overall with moderate pitting around the nipple. The fair grips retain about 30% of the original finish. Mechanically good.



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