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Lot 1281:Rare Stevens Fishtail Vest Pocket Pistol

September 15th, 2013|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1281:Rare Stevens Fishtail Vest Pocket Pistol

September 15th, 2013|Rock Island, IL
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Rare Stevens Fishtail Vest Pocket Pistol

Also known as the Kickup Model with an estimated 1,000 manufactured from 1864 to 1876. The grips and barrel are numbered to the gun. The pistol is marked "STEVENS & CO. VEST. POCKET. PISTOL/CHICOPEE FALLS MASS." 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 rosewood grips.

ConditionGood. The pistol has a smooth gray patina with some minor pitting (mostly on the right side of the frame). The grips are very good with some minor pressure dents and scratches. Mechanically fine.
Details
ManufacturerStevens J Arms Co
ModelVest Pocket
TypePistol
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge30 RF
Barrel3 inch part octagon
Finishblue
Griprosewood

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2202
Catalog page128
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