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Lot #890

Lot 889: Two Pocket Rifles

Collector's Lot of Two Pocket Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: November 30, 2012

Lot 889: Two Pocket Rifles

Collector's Lot of Two Pocket Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: November 30, 2012

Estimated Price: $1,300 - $2,000
Price Realized:
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A) Frank Wesson Pocket Rifle with Matching Stock

Manufacturer: Frank Wesson
Model: 1870
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 32 RF
Barrel: 18 inch octagon
Finish: blue/nickel
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 1616
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 176
Class: Antique
Description:

Medium frame pistol manufactured from 1870-93. Left barrel flat has the two line address/patent marking. Hooded front and adjustable rear sights. Grips, barrel and stock are numbered to the gun.

Rating Definition:

Very good with refinished barrel. The barrel retains a few areas of blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The frame retains 80% original nickel finish. The grips are very fine with most of the varnish remaining and some minor handling marks. The stock retains 40% original nickel finish with some minor pitting.



B) Stevens New Model Second Issue Pocket Rifle with Stock

Manufacturer: Stevens J Arms Co
Model: New Pocket-Rifle
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 32
Barrel: 12 inch part octagon
Finish: blue/nickel
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 1616
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 176
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured from 1875 to 1896 with side plate. Two line address/patent dates marked on barrel with hooded front and adjustable rear sights. Barrel, stock hardware, barrel release and grips are numbered to gun. The stock is numbered to another gun.

Rating Definition:

Very fine. The barrel retains 80% original blue finish thinning to a brown. The frame retains 95% original nickel finish with a few areas of exposed brass. The grips are very fine with some minor handling marks. The stock retains 95% original nickel finish.



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