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  • Lot #1171
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Lot #1172

Lot 1171: Unwin & Rodgers Knife Pistol 28 RF

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

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 24, 2015

Lot 1171: Unwin & Rodgers Knife Pistol 28 RF

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

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 24, 2015

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,500

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

Manufacturer: Unwin & Rodgers
Model: Knife Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 28 RF
Barrel: 3 5/8 inch octagon
Finish: German silver
Grip: horn
Stock:
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Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 75
Class: Antique
Description:

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.

Rating Definition:

Fine. 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.



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