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Lot 1194:Unwin & Rodgers Knife Pistol 25

April 21st, 2013|Rock Island, IL

Lot 1194:Unwin & Rodgers Knife Pistol 25

April 21st, 2013|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,200 - $1,800

Unwin & Rodgers Rimfire Double Blade Knife Pistol with Horn Grips

German silver barrel, marked with a pair of crossed scepter proofs on the upper left flat, "NON*XLL" on the right side, "UNWIN & RODGERS/PATENTEES.SHEFFIELD" on the left. Fitted with a checkered straight hammer spur, folding trigger and a pair of knife blades, 3 1/4 and 2 inches long, both marked "UNWIN &/RODGERS/PATENT" on the left ricasso. Smooth horn grips on the German silver frame, with a patch box at the rear.

ConditionGood, with a mixed gray patina on the steel components overall, along with some light handling marks. Pitting is present on the hammer and breech. A small crack is present on top of the barrel. Grips are good, with a chip absent from the right panel, a wide crack on the left, and minor cracking and handling marks overall. Mechanically good.

Details

ManufacturerUnwin & Rodgers

ModelKnife Pistol

TypePistol

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge25

Barrel3 3/8 inch octagon

Finishbright

Griphorn

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page96