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Lot #2347
Lot #2349

Lot 2348: Seven Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2018

Lot 2348: Seven Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2018

Estimated Price: $1,300 - $1,900
Price Realized:
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A) Underhammer Rifle

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Under Hammer
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 54
Barrel: 36 3/8 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1150
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 167
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:

No markings.

B) Back Action Half Stock Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Half Stock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 36 percussion
Barrel: 37 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1150
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 167
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:

"D-E" maker's mark.

C) J.E. Harder Back Action Half Stock Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Half Stock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45 percussion
Barrel: 36 3/4 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1150
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 167
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:

Built by John E. Harder in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, in the mid to late 1800s.

D) Back Action Half Stock Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Half Stock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45 percussion
Barrel: 33 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1150
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 167
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:

Mid-19th century Golcher lock.

E) J. H. Rector Half Stock Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Half Stock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 32 5/8 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1150
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 167
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.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured around 1845-1850 in Syracuse, New York.

F) Tack Decorated Half Stock Rifle with "U.S. INDIAN AGENCY" and "INDIAN POLICE" Markings

Manufacturer: American
Model: Half Stock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 28 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1150
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 167
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:

Stock plaque dated "1889."

G) D.H. Hilliard Underhammer Rifle

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Under Hammer
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 22
Barrel: 17 inch ocagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1150
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 167
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 by David Hall Hilliard in Cornish, New Hampshire, around the mid-1800s.

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