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Lot 355: Three Antique Percussion Pistols

Three Antique Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2009

Lot 355: Three Antique Percussion Pistols

Three Antique Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2009

Estimated Price: $750 - $900
Price Realized:
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A) Allen & Thurber Double Action Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Allen Ethan
Model: Pocket
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 28
Barrel: 2 inch octagon to round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 585
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 78
Class: Antique
Description:

The hammer is marked "ALLEN'S PATENT", with lightly floral engraved frame.

Rating Definition:

Good. The pistol has an overall smooth plum brown patina. The grips show 80% original finish. The action is mechanically fine.



B) Engraved Bruce & Davis Double Barrel Single Trigger Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Bruce & Davis
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 4 1/8 inch round solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 585
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 78
Class: Antique
Description:

The rib is marked "W B. 1854" followed by "BRUCE & DAVIS" followed by "CAST STEEL". The left barrel is marked "P.M.", with a replacement ramrod. Engraved eagle on the frame and the American flag on the backstrap.

Rating Definition:

Good. The pistol has been cleaned to bright with light to moderate pitting around the nipples. The grips have been cleaned and oiled. The action is mechanically fine.



C) Allen Thurber & Co. Center Hammer Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Allen & Thurber
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 10 inch octagon to round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 585
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 78
Class: Antique
Description:

The barrel is marked " ALLEN THURBER & CO." with a bead front sight and a rear sight on the frame.

Rating Definition:

Good, a mottled plum brown with light pitting overall and moderate pitting around the nipple. Grips show half of the original finish. Mechanically good.



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