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Lot 102:Two Antique American Derringer Type Pistols

April 20th, 2012|Rock Island, IL

Lot 102:Two Antique American Derringer Type Pistols

April 20th, 2012|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,600 - $2,500

A) Minneapolis Firearms Protector Palm Pistol

Marked "THE PROTECTOR/MINN. FIRE ARMS CO." on the frame and the side plate is marked "PATENTED/MARCH 6, 1883 **". All numbers match. Each side has a checkered hard rubber panel, with a smooth squeeze grip. Only about 3,000 of these pistols manufactured in 1891 and 1892.

ConditionVery fine as period replated. The pistol retains 90% nickel plating with some mild flaking. There are a couple areas of minor dings. The interior of the pistol retains half of the thin plating. The hard rubber is excellent with overall crisp checkering. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerMinneapolis F A Co

ModelPalm

TypePistol

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge32 XSRF

Barrel1 3/4 inch part octagon

Finishnickel

Gripmetal

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page38

B) James Reid .22 Caliber "My Friend" Knuckle Duster Revolver

Manufactured between 1868-1882. Top strap groove sight, with the left side marked "MY FRIEND PAT'D. DEC. 26, 1865". The frame is decorated with broad leaf scroll engraving. Solid grip section, with a checkered shield panel on the rear.

ConditionGood. The cylinder and hammer have a mottled gray patina showing some pin point pitting (mostly on the hammer). The brass has an untouched aged patina and a clear engraving with traces of original silver plating in the protected areas. Mechanically functions, but trigger sticks down. Needs work.

Details

ManufacturerReid James

ModelKnuckle Duster

TypeRevolver

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge22 RF

Barrel1 5/8 inch cylinder

Finishblue

Gripbrass

Item LocationRock Island, IL