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  • Lot #2256
Lot #2255
Lot #2257

Lot 2256: Three Percussion Long Guns

Three Percussion Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 25, 2016

Lot 2256: Three Percussion Long Guns

Three Percussion Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 25, 2016

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,400
Price Realized:
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A) Harpers Ferry Model 1841 "Mississippi" Rifle

Manufacturer: Harpers Ferry Armory Muskets And Carbines
Model: 1841-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 58
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1007
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 146
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:

Dated 1855. Colt style alteration as performed in 1861. Extra nipple and tool in patch box.

B) Converted Harpers Ferry Model 1841 "Mississippi" Rifle

Manufacturer: Harpers Ferry Armory Muskets And Carbines
Model: 1841-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 58 percussion
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1007
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 146
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:

Dated 1853. Turned down and rebored barrel.

C) Percussion Conversion L. Pomeroy Contract Model 1816 Musket

Manufacturer: Pomeroy L
Model: 1816
Type: Musket
Gauge: 72
Barrel: 32 1/4 inch round
Finish: nickel/gold colored
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1007
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 146
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:

Dated 1837.

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