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Lot 1277: Rare Stevens 'Fishtail' Vest Pocket Pistol

Rare Stevens "Fishtail" Vest Pocket Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 15, 2013

Lot 1277: Rare Stevens 'Fishtail' Vest Pocket Pistol

Rare Stevens "Fishtail" Vest Pocket Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 15, 2013

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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Rare Stevens "Fishtail" Vest Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: Stevens J Arms Co
Model: Vest Pocket
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 30 RF
Barrel: 2 7/8 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
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Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 127
Class: Antique
Description:

Also known as the "Kickup Model" with an estimated 1,000 manufactured from 1864 to 1876. The left grip panel and barrel are numbered to the gun. The pistol is marked "STEVENS & CO. VEST. POCKET. PISTOL." on the top barrel flat, and features a German silver blade front sight, a notch in the hammer spur serves as the rear sight, a tip up barrel and smooth odd shaped flared grips.

Rating Definition:

Good. The pistol has a smooth gray appearance showing minor pitting. The crude replacement right grip panel has a sliver of wood missing, otherwise the grips are very good with some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.



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