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Lot #126
Lot #128

Lot 127: Two Antique American Handguns

Two Antique American Handguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2011

Lot 127: Two Antique American Handguns

Two Antique American Handguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2011

Estimated Price: $950 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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A) Connecticut Arms Hammond Patent "Bulldog" Single Shot Pistol

Manufacturer: Connecticut Arms & Manufacturing Co
Model: Bulldog
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 44 RF
Barrel: 4 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1215
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 30
Class: Antique
Description:

Produced from 1866 to the late 1880s. Top barrel flat has the one line address and top of the breechblock has the 1864 patent date, with the serial number on the left side of the frame under the grip. Fitted with checkered grips.

Rating Definition:

Very fine. The barrel retains 80% original blue finish with the speckling of brown overall. The frame retains 60% original case colors. The grips are excellent with some mild handling marks. The checkering is crisp.



B) Remington Rider Metallic Cartridge Conversion Pocket Model Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Remington Arms Inc
Model: Rider
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 RF
Barrel: 3 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1215
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 30
Class: Antique
Description:

Standard two line address/patent dates barrel marking, with the factory installed cylinder with removable cover at the rear. Serial number on the barrel underside and frame ahead of the trigger. Fitted with checkered hard rubber grips.

Rating Definition:

Fine. The barrel retains 90% original blue finish and cylinder retains 15% original blue finish with the overall balance a smooth gray patina. There is some minor pitting on the cylinder. The frame retains traces of original blue in the protected areas with the balance a smooth brown-gray patina. The grips are excellent with a few very minor handling marks. The checkering is crisp.



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