Lot 111: Two Antique American Single Shot Pistols
Collector's Lot of Two Antique American Single Shot Pistols
Auction Location: Rock Island, IL
Auction Date: September 7, 2012
Lot 111: Two Antique American Single Shot Pistols
Collector's Lot of Two Antique American Single Shot Pistols
Auction Location: Rock Island, IL
Auction Date: September 7, 2012
A) E. Allen 22 Center Hammer Single Shot Pistol
Manufactured in the 1860s with limited production. Fixed sights and scarce bird's head brass frame with the grips numbered to the gun. The left barrel flat has the two line Worcester address/1865 patent date marking.
Good. The barrel has a mottled gray patina with the frame having a smooth aged patina. The grips are fine with some chipping and worn high edges.
B) Frank Wesson Small Frame Single Shot Pistol
Manufactured circa 1859 through early 1880s. The top barrel flat has the two line address/patent dates marking. The brass frame has a circular side plate. The grips are numbered to the gun.
Good. The barrel has a smooth brown patina showing limited pin point pitting. A rear sight dovetail slot has been added and filled and there are two non-factory holes on the butt (likely for a now absent shoulder stock). The frame has an even patina. The grips are very good with a repaired right panel and some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.
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