Lot #164
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Lot 165: Two U.S. Contract Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 4, 2023

Lot 165: Two U.S. Contract Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 4, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,500

A) I.N. Johnson Model 1842 Pistol

Manufacturer: Johnson I.N.
Model: 1842
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 54
Barrel: 8 1/2 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 871
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

Description:

"1854" dated lock.

B) U.S. Navy N.P. Ames Model 1842 "Boxlock" Pistol

Manufacturer: Ames N P Pistols
Model: 1842
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 54
Barrel: 6 inch round
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 871
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

"1845" dated lock and barrel.

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