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Lot #118

Lot 117: Two Antique American Revolvers

Two Antique American Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2011

Lot 117: Two Antique American Revolvers

Two Antique American Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2011

Estimated Price: $700 - $1,000
Price Realized:
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A) Dictator Marked Metallic Cartridge Conversion Pocket Revolver

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Pocket Revolver
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 RF
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1769
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 28
Class: Antique
Description:

The top of the barrel is stamped "DICTATOR" and the right side of the frame is stamped "UNCLE HARRIS". The 5-shot cylinder is engraved with portraits in an oval (Indian, patriotic motif, eagle, bear, dog). Matching numbers on butt, wedge and loading lever components, with "5054" on rear cylinder face. Fitted with smooth walnut grips.

Rating Definition:

Good. The revolver has a mottled brown-gray patina with a couple hairline cracks around the recoil shield cut-out. Firing pin is missing. Most of the cylinder engraving remains. There are a couple small chips missing from the left grip panel, otherwise the grips are fine with a few minor pressure dents and some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.



B) W.W. Marston Pocket Model Percussion Revolver

Manufacturer: Marston W W & Co
Model: Pocket
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 31 percussion
Barrel: 5 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1769
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 28
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured circa 1858 into the early 1860s, this revolver is a First Type with "MARSTON / PHENIX ARMORY / NEW YORK CITY" barrel address and a 5-shot round cylinder. Matching numbers on frame and loading lever. Fitted with smooth walnut grips.

Rating Definition:

Good. The revolver has a smooth gray patina with minor pitting overall. The grips are good with a series of minor pressure dents on the bottoms and some minor handling marks. Mechanically functions, but main spring is weak.



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