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Lot 5182: Three Civil War Era Percussion Rifles

Three Civil War Era Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 20, 2015

Lot 5182: Three Civil War Era Percussion Rifles

Three Civil War Era Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 20, 2015

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,500
Price Realized:
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A) Unknown Rifle

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 57
Barrel: 36 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1698
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 284
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Only visible marking is "861" on the lock plate.

B) Unmarked Richmond Armory Confederate Style Rifle-Musket

Manufacturer: Unmarked
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 58 percussion
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1698
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 284
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:

Similar to those produced by the Richmond Armory during the Civil War but without lock or barrel markings. The left side of the stock is marked "J.LHH C . Z".

C) Potts & Hunt Rifle Musket

Manufacturer: Potts & Hunt
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 58 percussion
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1698
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 284
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:

Produced in the mid 19th century.

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