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Lot 1191: Cased Pair of Remington No. 1 Pearl Gripped Vest Pocket Pistols

Cased Pair of Remington No. 1 Vest Pocket Pistols with Pearl Grips

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2020

Lot 1191: Cased Pair of Remington No. 1 Pearl Gripped Vest Pocket Pistols

Cased Pair of Remington No. 1 Vest Pocket Pistols with Pearl Grips

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2020

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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A) Remington No. 1 Vest Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: Remington Arms Inc
Model: Vest Pocket
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: pearl
Stock:
Item Views: 1388
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 152
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured from 1865-1888 each of the pistols has the standard markings as well as their specific serial numbers marked on the barrel and under the left grip of each. They both have a full blue finish and are fitted with pearl grips. Both are fitted with post and notch sights. This pistol has a removable "FB-223" white paint collection mark visible on the butt. They are contained in an included hardwood fitted case with a blank brass escutcheon on the lid that holds both pistols as well as the sealed box of Union Metallic Cartridge Co. .22 Short RF cartridges.

Rating Definition:

Fine, retains 70% plus original blue finish with the balance a mixture of brown and grey patinas. The grips are very fine with a few scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The relined to fit case is very good with some minor exterior handling/storage marks. The cartridge box appears to be factory sealed and contain the full compliment of cartridges.



B) Remington No. 1 Vest Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: Remington Arms Inc
Model: Vest Pocket
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: pearl
Stock:
Item Views: 1386
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 152
Class: Antique
Description:

See "A".

Rating Definition:

Fine, retains 60% plus original blue finish with the balance a smooth grey patina. The grips are very good with a hairline crack in the right panel and some light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.



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