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Lot #2183
Lot #2185

Lot 2184: Three Shotguns, One Musket, and Four Rifles

Three Shotguns, One Musket, and Four Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 27, 2010

Lot 2184: Three Shotguns, One Musket, and Four Rifles

Three Shotguns, One Musket, and Four Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 27, 2010

Estimated Price: $1,100 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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A) Belgium Model 1815 Percussion Musket

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Percussion Rifle
Type: Musket
Gauge: 71 bore
Barrel: 40 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 587
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 23
Class: Antique
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

Description:

Upper tang marked "M1815" with barrel "1817" date. British cartouche on right buttstock with proofs on parts. Action extremely tight.

B) Belgium Breech Loading Fowling Shotgun

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Percussion
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 10
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 587
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 23
Class: Antique
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

Description:

Standard markings and features. Barrel has been shortened. Length of pull approximately 12 1/2".

C) European Pin Fire Double Barrel Shotgun

Manufacturer: European
Model: Double Barrel
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 16
Barrel: 30 3/16 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 587
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 23
Class: Antique
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

Description:

Damascus barrels with no visible markings and actuating lever under breech. 2 1/2" chamber, cylinder choke. Length of pull approximately 13 1/4".

D) Belgium Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Double Barrel
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 28 3/8 inch concave rib
Finish: bright/blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 587
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 23
Class: Antique
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

Description:

British proof mark underside of damascus barrels. Improved/full choke with length of pull approximately 13 1/2".

E) Unmarked Percussion Rifle

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 36 percussion
Barrel: 33 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 587
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 23
Class: Antique
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

Description:

Unmarked full stock rifle with engraved brass furniture. Buckhorn rear sight and ramrod have been replaced.

F) Unknown Percussion Rifle

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 42
Barrel: 36 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 587
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 23
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:

Lock plate marked "R.B." with brass furniture. Engraved and casehardened lock plate and hammer. Screw in for front wedge on forearm.

G) Ashmore Half Stock Percussion Rifle

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 36 percussion
Barrel: 38 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 587
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 23
Class: Antique
Rating:

OG - POOR- major or minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm in its present state.

Description:

Lock plate marked with Ashmore manufacture markings with brass furniture. The lock plate, hammer and both triggers do not work properly. Missing nipple with minor chip in front of lock.

H) W.M. Read Half Stock Percussion Rifle

Manufacturer: Read & Watson
Model: Read Carbine
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 44 percussion
Barrel: 31 inch octagon
Finish: no finish
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 587
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 23
Class: Antique
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Barrel marked "C ALDRICH" with engraved lock plate marked "WM READ/BOSTON". German silver furniture with patch box. Complete with ramrod, but without rod pipes.

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