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Lot #33

Lot 32: Lot of Two Percussion Rifles - A) Half Stock Percussion Rifle

Lot of Two Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 17, 2007

Lot 32: Lot of Two Percussion Rifles - A) Half Stock Percussion Rifle

Lot of Two Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 17, 2007

Estimated Price: $600 - $900

A) Half Stock Percussion Rifle

Manufacturer: J. Henry & Son
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 52
Barrel: 42-3/8 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1761
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 7
Class: Antique
Rating:

OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Blade front and notch rear sights on barrel signed "M. Henry". Lightly engraved lock with "drum" style percussion rifle. Half length tiger stripe walnut stock with ramrod, brass fittings, initial plate on top wrist, engraved patch box on right side, and brass buttplate. The lock is a replacement.

B) Half-Stock Percussion Rifle

Manufacturer: McElwain
Model: Halfstock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 38
Barrel: 35 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1761
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 7
Class: Antique
Rating:

OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Dovetail blade front and notch rear sights on barrel marked "G McELWAIN". Unmarked action with double set triggers and large brass combination trigger guard and grip. Half length tiger stripe walnut stock with ramrod, crescent buttplate, and an engraved patch box in the right side of the buttstock. Toe plate and trigger guard are replacements.

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