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Lot #2185
Lot #2187

Lot 2186: Six Rifles

Six Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 27, 2010

Lot 2186: Six Rifles

Six Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 27, 2010

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,100
Price Realized:
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A) Tower Full Stock Flintlock Rifle

Manufacturer: Tower
Model: Flintlock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 58
Barrel: 30 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 537
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.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

Lock plate marked with "TOWER" and "Crown/GR". Brass furniture, patch box and leather sling. Stock has been varnished.

B) Unmarked Contemporary Full Stock Flintlock Rifle

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Flintlock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45 percussion
Barrel: 42 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 537
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.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

Unmarked flintlock rifle with carved stock, silver inlay on the cheek piece, brass furniture and patch box, and a tiger striped ramrod.

C) Harpers Ferry Model 1803 Flintlock Rifle

Manufacturer: Harpers Ferry Armory Muskets And Carbines
Model: 1803
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 54
Barrel: 33 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 537
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 23
Class: Antique
Rating:

OB - EXCELLENT- all original parts; over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal; unmarred wood.

Description:

The lock (dated 1803), hammer, flash pan, trigger and spring are original, all other parts are contemporary replacements. Left rear barrel flat marked "W.M. LARGE".

D) G.R. Douglas Full Stock Kentucky Rifle

Manufacturer: Douglas, G.R.
Model: Kentucky
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 50
Barrel: 42 inch octagon
Finish: nickel
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 537
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:

Full maple stock with brass patchbox, tiger stripe ram rod, crude scroll carving on left side of buttstock and contemporary heavy octagon barrel marked "G R DOUGLAS XX 50 CAL" on top. Double set triggers. No lock, action or trigger guard.

E) Belgium Full Stock Percussion Rifle

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Percussion Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 67
Barrel: 28 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 537
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:

Lock plate marked with Belgium proof mark with "1.C.161" on upper tang. Complete with brass furniture and removable patch box. Missing ramrod and altered side plate missing a screw.

F) Warren & Steele Percussion Rifle

Manufacturer: Warren
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 41-44 percussion
Barrel: 26 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 537
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:

Standard markings on lock plate with engraved parts, silver furniture and patchbox. Replaced nipple and stock is slightly loose.

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