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Lot #140

Lot 139: Two Pocket Handguns w/ Purse Holsters

Two Pocket Handguns with Purse Holsters

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 24, 2015

Lot 139: Two Pocket Handguns w/ Purse Holsters

Two Pocket Handguns with Purse Holsters

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 24, 2015

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,700
Price Realized:
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A) Belgian Velo-Dog Style Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Folding Trigger
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 6 mm
Barrel: 1 5/8 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: ebonized
Stock:
Item Views: 1695
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 45
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

This revolver has a concealed hammer, folding trigger, round blade front, fixed notch rear sights and ebony grips with crosshatch patterns. The left side of the frame has a safety switch and an obscured marking.

Rating Definition:

Very fine. The barrel and cylinder retain 75% plus of the blue finish and nearly all of the case color remain on the frame. The grips are fine with some scrapes and handling wear. The action needs work. The purse is well worn and has some tears.



B) Frank Wesson Superposed Pistol

Manufacturer: Frank Wesson
Model: Superposed
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 2 inch fluted
Finish: blue/silver
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 1695
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 45
Class: Antique
Description:

This "Watch Fob" derringer has faint Frank Wesson markings on the barrels and the serial number marked on the left side of the frame. It features small bead sights, a ring hammer, flat rosewood grips and spur trigger. It comes with a coin purse holster. Under 3,000 of these pistols were manufactured between 1868 and 1880.

Rating Definition:

Fair. The iron components have a dark gray patina with some light pitting while the frame has an aged patina with some light marks. The period replaced grips are fair with minor handling and storage marks. The action is fine. As noted above, some of the markings are obscured/faded. The purse is well worn with some tears.



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