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Lot 2191: Four Percussion Rifles

Four Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 27, 2010

Lot 2191: Four Percussion Rifles

Four Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 27, 2010

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,400
Price Realized:
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A) U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1873
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-70
Barrel: 32 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 332
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 24
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:

Manufactured in 1883 with buttplate tang stamped "US". Standard markings and features. Complete with leather military sling (fair).

B) U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1873
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-70
Barrel: 26 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 332
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 24
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.

Description:

Lock plate dated "1863" and "US" stamped buttplate tang. "378" stamped above buttplate tang with faint inspector's cartouche on left stock. Barrel shortened to its present length and ram rod channel filled.

C) U.S. Springfield Model 1863 Percussion Rifle

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1863
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 64 percussion
Barrel: 34 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 332
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 24
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:

Lock plate marked "1863" date with illegible inspector cartouche on left wrist area. Barrel and stock shortened. Ram rod pipe added to barrel with iron trumpet head ram rod.

D) Unmarked Percussion Rifle

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 54 percussion
Barrel: 37 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 332
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 24
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.

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

Description:

Lock plate marked with "866" and an eagle proof mark. Complete with wood barrel plug. Stock has been crudely nail repaired on the wrist and varnished.

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