January 4, 2015, 10:01 PM | #1 |
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22 pocket pistol
I got this one the other day. It's no cream puff but I think will clean up. This is after 3rd soaking in diesel and 4/0 steel wool. There is markings on top of gun.
Haven't got to point they are readable. Think it is 22 short. |
January 4, 2015, 11:48 PM | #2 |
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FWIW, I think that is a Jacob Rupertus pistol. If so, the barrel should be marked "RUPERTUS PAT'D PISTOL MFG. CO. PHILADELPHIA".
From Flayderman: Made c. 1870-1880 in 4 rimfire calibers, .22 (an estimated 500), .32 (1000), .38 (1000) and (reportedly) .41, they are pretty rare, but not very valuable, going for around $600 in good condition. Yours appears to have been much handled and polished, with the corners rounded and the markings nearly removed, so value would probably be in the $200-250 range. Jim |
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