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Lot 3812:Two Excellent Mossberg Brownie Pistols

April 24th, 2015|Rock Island, IL

Lot 3812:Two Excellent Mossberg Brownie Pistols

April 24th, 2015|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,200 - $1,700

A) Early Mossberg Brownie Four Barrel Pistol

Manufactured between 1906 and 1940. With grooved hardwood grips, blue trigger, and extractor tool, in a storage slot on the frame of the gun. Standard early markings with the right side reading "PAT. APPL'D FOR".

ConditionExcellent, with 98% original polished blue finish. Displaying some small areas of edge and cycling wear on the trigger, as well as light handling marks. The grips are excellent, with some small handling marks. Mechanically excellent.

Details

ManufacturerMossberg O F & Sons Inc

ModelBrownie

TypePistol

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Handgun

Caliber / Gauge22

Barrel2 1/2 inch flat sided

Finishblue

Griphardwood

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page221

B) Early Mossberg Four Barrel Pistol

As "A", with early patent applied for markings.

ConditionExcellent, with 90% plus original blue finish. Displaying areas of light spotting, primarily on the barrel and scattered light handling marks and small scratches. Grips are very good, with some damaged grooves, and minimal indentations. Mechanically excellent.