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Lot 2221: Four Antique Muzzle Loading Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 23, 2017

Lot 2221: Four Antique Muzzle Loading Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 23, 2017

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) Caucasian Style Miquelet Musket

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Musket
Type: Musket
Gauge: 67
Barrel: 37 inch irregular
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 1238
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 129
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 around the early 19th century.

B) Engraved and Inlaid Flintlock Jaeger Rifle

Manufacturer: European
Model: Flintlock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 58
Barrel: 31 inch octagon
Finish: bright/silver
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1238
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 129
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:

Functional but likely built for display purposes in the late 19th century.

C) Inlaid Tanegashima Matchlock Musket

Manufacturer: Japanese
Model: Matchlock
Type: Musket
Gauge: 57
Barrel: 29 3/4 inch octagon
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: fruitwood
Item Views: 1238
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 129
Class: Antique
Rating:

NE - GOOD- in working condition, wear on working surfaces, finish 40% - 79%, no broken parts, no corrosion or pitting that will interfere with proper functioning, but may have some minor surface pitting. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 40% - 79% gun.

WB - WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Likely 20th century.

D) German Percussion Jaeger Rifle

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 65
Barrel: 24 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1238
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 129
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 around the 1830-1850s.

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