valuation help?

[Prewar]

Not an airgun, but a 19th Century Liquid Pistol, does anyone know what these are worth? I was thinking of selling it. I thought it was a water pistol, but apparently they were filled with ammonia and used for self defence! I have some photos here:

http://s133.photobucket.com/albums/q...ater%20pistol/

[Herpquest]

The first water guns began popping up in the late 1800s, and they were little more than glorified eyedroppers. These so-called squeeze-bulb-style guns used a rubber bladder to draw in and squeeze out liquid. Of course, compared to today's blasters, these pistols were lacking in the power and ammo departments (they had to be refilled after a single shot). One of the first was the cast-iron USA Liquid Pistol, which was patented in 1896.
Don't be too hasty to sell. These are apparently much sought after in the States. Do more research and be prepared to hang onto it for a while to get the 'right price' when you do sell it.
ATB, Eric

[Herpquest]

Found one for you Prewar - http://bid.showtimeauctions.com/The-...ems_as12883_p6

Halfway down the page. Estimate - $200 to $600. SOLD FOR $200.00 in Sept. 2007
ATB, Eric

[hwvixen]

I'd hang on to it living in Derby....

[jjjjjj]

Fill it with smart water, a good pistol to use today.

[Prewar]

Thanks for the help Eric, I appreciate it