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Lot #124
Lot #126

Lot 125: Two 32 Caliber Antique Pistols

Collector's Lot of Two 32 Caliber Antique Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Lot 125: Two 32 Caliber Antique Pistols

Collector's Lot of Two 32 Caliber Antique Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Estimated Price: $850 - $1,200
Price Realized:
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A) Allen & Wheelock 32 Caliber Pistol

Manufacturer: Allen & Wheelock
Model: Single Shot
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 32 RF
Barrel: 6 1/4 inch part round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 3783
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 30
Class: Antique
Description:

The barrel and grips are numbered to the gun. Barrel has an extractor and is marked "ALLEN & WHEELOCK WORCESTER, MASS" on the rear left side. Fitted with fixed sights and smooth grips.

Rating Definition:

Good. The pistol has a dark mottled gray patina with some very scattered pin point pitting. The grips are very fine with some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.



B) E. Allen 32 Caliber Pistol

Manufacturer: Allen & Wheelock
Model: Single Shot
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 32 RF
Barrel: 4 inch part octagon
Finish: blue/nickel
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 3783
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 30
Class: Antique
Description:

The pistol has fixed sights with "E. ALLEN & Co WORCESTER, MASS/ALLEN'S PAT. MCH. 7, 1865" stamped on the left barrel flat. The barrel, extractor and grips are numbered to the gun.

Rating Definition:

Very good as period refinished. The barrel retains scattered traces of blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The frame shows light flaking with a patch of minor pitting on the right side. The grips are very good with a small surface chip on the left panel near the bottom and a few minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.



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