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Lot #226

Lot 225: Twelve Antique Long Guns

Twelve Antique Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 7, 2009

Lot 225: Twelve Antique Long Guns

Twelve Antique Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 7, 2009

Estimated Price: $600 - $1,000
Price Realized:
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A) Unmarked Percussion Rifle

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 44
Barrel: 32 5/8 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 391
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 26
Class: Antique
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

Description:

Fixed sights, simple floral engraved lock plate and hammer, double triggers, crescent buttplate, wood ramrod and brass furniture with pewter forend cap. Stock is loose.

B) Dana Half Stock Percussion Rifle

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Kentucky
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 59
Barrel: 39 5/8 inch part octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 391
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 26
Class: Antique
Rating:

OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

"J DANA & CO" marked floral engraved lock plate. Brass furniture with pewter forend cap, wood ramrod and fixed sights. Missing hammer and crudely repaired wrist.

C) Baker Half Stock Percussion Rifle

Manufacturer: Kentucky
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 31
Barrel: 38 3/4 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 391
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 26
Class: Antique
Rating:

OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

"C. BAKER" marked lock plate. Brass furniture, blade front sight, dovetail sight slot, wood ramrod and double triggers. Missing sideplate.

D) Ashmore Percussion Half Stock Rifle

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 41
Barrel: 26 1/4 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 391
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 26
Class: Antique
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

"ASHMORE" marked on lock plate. Brass furniture with pewter forend cap and fixed sights with extra dovetail slot. Missing ramrod.

E) H. Tills Marked Damascus Double Barrel Shotgun

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Double Barrel
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 30 1/4 inch solid rib
Finish: Damascus
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 391
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 26
Class: Antique
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

Description:

Solid rib with single bead sight, scroll engraved lock plate and hammers and a game scene engraved trigger guard. Freshened checkered straight grip stock with double triggers and replacement wood ramrod, with missing sling swivel stud.

F) Engrave Unidentified Side by Side Percussion Shotgun

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Double Barrel
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 32 inch solid rib
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 391
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 26
Class: Antique
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

Description:

There are no visible maker markings. Solid rib with single bead sight, wood ramrod, double triggers and scroll engraved lock plates, trigger guard and fish sculpted hammers. Freshened checkered pistol grip stock with raised scroll craving and cheekpiece. Missing barrel wedge and a large piece of wood on the forearm, with the muzzles slightly bent inward.

G) Remington Model 1889 Double Barrel Shotgun

Manufacturer: Remington Arms Inc
Model: 1889
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 10
Barrel: 32 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 391
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 26
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Solid rib with single bead sight and one line Ilion address, one line markers marking on the sides of the receiver, steel barrels, 3" chambers with extractor and checkered pistol grip stock fixed at the wrist with brass wire.

H) Unmarked Side by Side Percussion Shotgun

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Double Barrel
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 32 inch solid rib
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 391
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 26
Class: Antique
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

Description:

There are no visible maker markings. Scroll engraved lock plate, tangs, trigger guard and hammer, with double triggers, revarnished checkered straight grip stock, solid rib with single bead sight and wood ramrod.

I) Moore Double Hammer Side by Side Shotgun

Manufacturer: Moore
Model: Hammer Double Barrel
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 30 inch solid rib
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 391
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 26
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

Description:

There are no visible markings. Solid rib with single bead sight, twisted steel barrels with 3" chambers, extractor, double triggers, left sided barrel lever and checkered pistol grip stock with checkered hard rubber buttplate and replacement forearm.

J) Unmarked Percussion Cape Gun

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion Shotgun
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 20/ 11 mm
Barrel: 30 inch solid rib
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 391
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 26
Class: Antique
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

Description:

There are no visible markings. Solid rib with blade front and adjustable notch rear sights, double triggers, wood ramrod and checkered straight grip stock with brass crescent buttplate, patch box and cheekpiece. There is wood missing around the lock plates.

K) Belgium Side by Side Shotgun

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Double Barrel
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 30 inch solid rib
Finish: brown/casehardend
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 391
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 26
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.

Description:

Manufactured circa 1890. Solid rib with single bead sight and laminated steel barrels with 2 1/2" chambers, with extractor. Freshened checkered pistol grip stock with checkered hard rubber buttplate.

L) Linz Pinfire Side by Side Shotgun

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Side by Side
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 26 3/4 inch solid rib
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 391
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 26
Class: Antique
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

Description:

Solid rib with a pin front sight, fish scale straight grip stock with cheekpiece and chambers are 2 1/2" without extractor. The hammers are missing, wood is missing from around the lock plates and the muzzles are slightly bent inward.

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