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Lot #165
Lot #167

Lot 166: Three Antique Long Guns Vintage Crutches and Peg Leg

Three Antique Long Guns Vintage Crutches and Peg Leg

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: July 16, 2011

Lot 166: Three Antique Long Guns Vintage Crutches and Peg Leg

Three Antique Long Guns Vintage Crutches and Peg Leg

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: July 16, 2011

Estimated Price: $700 - $900
Price Realized:
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A) Starr Arms Percussion Carbine Vintage Crutches and Peg Leg

Manufacturer: Starr Arms Company
Model: Percussion-Carbine
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 54 percussion
Barrel: 18 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 561
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:

Manufactured circa 1862-1865 with a pair of vintage wooden crutches (50 1/2") good and a wooden peg leg, (fair, large splinter absent and a two large cracks).

Rating Definition:

Older Condition Rating (1930's or older) FAIR



B) Watt Marked Percussion Rifle

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 36 percussion
Barrel: 430 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 561
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:

"J Watt" crudely marked on the top barrel flat, double set triggers, brass mountings, action doesn't function.

Rating Definition:

Older Condition Rating (1930's or older) GOOD



C) U.S. Springfield Model 1871 Rolling Block Army Rifle

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1871
Type: Musket
Gauge: 50 CF
Barrel: 36 inch round
Finish: bright/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 561
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 23
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:

Manufactured circa 1871-72.

Rating Definition:

Older Condition Rating (1930's or older) VERY GOOD



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