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Lot #143

Lot 142: Three Percussion Rifle-Muskets

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 15, 2018

Lot 142: Three Percussion Rifle-Muskets

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 15, 2018

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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A) C.D. Schubarth U.S. Contract Model 1861 Rifle-Musket

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 58 percussion
Barrel: 40 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1099
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 18
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 "1862." Includes a leather sling.

B) Eli Whitney Rifle-Musket with Humpback Lock

Manufacturer: Whitney Arms Company
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 58 percussion
Barrel: 40 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1099
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 18
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:

Essentially a Model 1855 without a Maynard primer. Includes a leather sling.

C) J.A. Petry Model 1842 Rifle-Musket

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Percussion Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 40 1/2 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1099
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 18
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.

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

Description:

French model manufactured in Liege and imported during the Civil War.

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