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Lot 1171:Unwin & Rodgers Knife Pistol 28 RF

April 24th, 2015|Rock Island, IL

Lot 1171:Unwin & Rodgers Knife Pistol 28 RF

April 24th, 2015|Rock Island, IL

Estimated Price$3,000 - $4,500

Fine Unwin & Rodgers Non-XLL Knife Pistol with Self Protector Blade Etching and Horn Grips

The German silver barrel is marked "UNWIN & RODGERS/PATENTEES. SHEFFIELD" on the left flat, two British proofs stamped on the upper left flat and marked "NON*XLL" on the right flat . The 3 1/4 inch clip blade is "V[crown]R/UNWIN &/RODGERS/PATENT" on the left ricasso, and the left side of the blade is acid etched "SELF/PROTECTOR". The 2 1/4 inch blade is marked "JAMES/RODGERS/SHEFFIELD" on the left ricasso. The knives and pistol are enclosed in a German silver case with smooth horn scales riveted to the sides. It has a folding lid compartment for caps in the back strap. Cocking the hammer opens the breech for loading/unloading, with the ears on the extractor acting as a rear sight.

ConditionFine. The German silver remains mostly bright with a number of minor handling marks. The iron components have some light pitting. The scales are very fine with a number of light handling marks. The horn has an attractive pattern. The full dimension blade is fine with lightly visible blade etching. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerUnwin & Rodgers

ModelKnife Pistol

TypePistol

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge28 RF

Barrel3 5/8 inch octagon

FinishGerman silver

Griphorn

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page75