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Lot #166
Lot #168

Lot 167: Four Antique Long Guns

Four Antique Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: July 16, 2011

Lot 167: Four Antique Long Guns

Four Antique Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: July 16, 2011

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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A) Ketland Flintlock Trade Musket

Manufacturer: Ketland
Model: Trade Musket
Type: Musket
Gauge: 65
Barrel: 45 inch part octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1266
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Ketland marked lock, British proofed barrel.

Rating Definition:

Older Condition Rating (1930's or older) VERY GOOD- WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN



B) Unmarked Percussion Conversion Rifle

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 41
Barrel: 36 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1266
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:

Soldered ramrod pipes, double set triggers, action needs work.

Rating Definition:

Older Condition Rating (1930's or older) GOOD



C) Great Western Gun Works Percussion Rifle

Manufacturer: Great Western Gun Works
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 38 Percussion
Barrel: 35 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1266
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:

Double set triggers, brass mountings.

Rating Definition:

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



D) Sheppard Ketland Marked Reconversion Flintlock Rifle

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Flintlock Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 75
Barrel: 51 1/4 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1266
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:

Early 1700 Ketland lock (loose from stock), "SHEPPARD LONDON" marked barrel, stock inlay and short replacement iron ramrod.

Rating Definition:

Older Condition Rating (1930's or older) GOOD



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