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Lot #2350
Lot #2352

Lot 2351: Two Percussion Rifles, Including a Rare Swivel Breech Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2018

Lot 2351: Two Percussion Rifles, Including a Rare Swivel Breech Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2018

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) Swivel Breech American Long Rifle

Manufacturer: Kentucky
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 50 percussion
Barrel: 38 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 4636
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:

Unclear markings on one barrel. Very likely by Charles Roth of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, in the mid-1800s based on other known examples.

B) Thompson Center Arms Hawken Rifle

Manufacturer: Thompson Center Arms
Model: Hawken-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 50 percussion
Barrel: 28 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 4636
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 167
Class: Antique
Rating:

NF - FAIR- 0% - 40% with generally smooth finish, may have mild cleaning yet not deeply pitted, but well worn, replacement of minor parts may need mechanical adjustments, may have rust and may have corrosion pits which do not render article unsafe or inoperable. In working condition. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 0% - 40% gun.

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

Description:

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