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Lot #139
Lot #141

Lot 140: Two Reuthe Double Barrel Trap Guns

Collector's Lot of Two Reuthe Double Barrel Trap Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 21, 2013

Lot 140: Two Reuthe Double Barrel Trap Guns

Collector's Lot of Two Reuthe Double Barrel Trap Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 21, 2013

Estimated Price: $1,300 - $1,900
Price Realized:
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A) F. Reuthe Percussion Trap Gun

Manufacturer: Reuth F
Model: Animal Trap
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 30
Barrel: 3 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock:
Item Views: 2173
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 32
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured in Hartford circa 1858-1862. Marked "F. REUTHE's PATENT" on the rib with a dual barbed arrow bait hook/trigger assembly and a short conventional trigger.

Rating Definition:

Fair with a brown patina and pitting overall. Mechanically fair.



B) F. Reuthe Percussion Trap Gun

Manufacturer: Reuth F
Model: Animal Trap
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 30
Barrel: 3 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock:
Item Views: 2173
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 32
Class: Antique
Description:

As "A" with address and patent date markings on the barrels, a 6 1/4 inch long suspension bar, and a thick leather thong.

Rating Definition:

Fair with a brown patina and pitting, one of the trap barbs is absent and the other is jammed. Thong shows light cracking, otherwise fair.



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