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Lot 1167: Unwin & Rodgers Knife Pistol 25

Fine Unwin & Rodgers "Self Protector" Knife Pistol with Etched Blade

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 24, 2015

Lot 1167: Unwin & Rodgers Knife Pistol 25

Fine Unwin & Rodgers "Self Protector" Knife Pistol with Etched Blade

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 24, 2015

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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Fine Unwin & Rodgers "Self Protector" Knife Pistol with Etched Blade

Manufacturer: Unwin & Rodgers
Model: Knife Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 25
Barrel: 3 3/4 inch round
Finish: bright/brown
Grip: horn
Stock:
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Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 75
Class: Antique
Description:

Bead front and notch rear sights on the German silver barrel, marked "UNWIN & RODGERS/PATENTEES.SHEFFIELD" on the left, "NON-XLL" on the right, and fitted with a steel breech and an extractor. Two blades are installed: a 3 1/4 inch spear point blade and a 3 3/8 inch clip point blade. The former is etched "SELF/PROTECTOR" and both bear Unwin & Rodgers markings on the ricassos. The grips are checkered horn with German silver fittings and a small container in the rear.

Rating Definition:

Very fine. Some dents are present on the left side of the barrel near the muzzle and there is mild spotting on the hammer. The blades are both very fine, in original polish with the spear point blade exhibiting fine original acid etching (tip slightly nicked being the only flaw!).The grip panels are both fine with two hairline separations present near the forward left pins. Mechanically fine. You will look a long time to find a finer example!



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