Skip to main content
Rock Island Auction Company
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNewsAbout Us
Create Account
Login
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNews & EventsAbout Us
Login
Create Account

History Lives Here

Rock Island Auction Company
1-309-797-15001-800-238-8022[email protected]
RIAC Rock Island
7819 42nd Street West
Rock Island, Illinois 61201, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
RIAC Bedford
3600 Harwood Road
Bedford, Texas 76021, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
Navigation
  • Auctions
  • Consignment
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • News
  • About Us
More Info
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Job Postings & Careers
  • Contact
  • Order a Catalog
© 2025 Rock Island Auction Company. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Click here for more information.
Healthcare Transparency in Coverage.
  • Auction Catalog #1030
  • Lot #4298
Lot #4297
Lot #4299

Lot 4298: Two Antique Long Guns

Two Antique Percussion Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 17, 2018

Lot 4298: Two Antique Long Guns

Two Antique Percussion Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 17, 2018

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Price Realized:
Login to view
Login to view

A) Tryon Militia Contract Type Pennsylvania Long Rifle

Manufacturer: Tryon - George W. of Philadelphia
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 44 percussion
Barrel: 44 3/4 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 798
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 290
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 in Philadelphia around the 1840s.

B) Civil War Merrill First Model Breech Loading Carbine

Manufacturer: Merrill James H
Model: 1st Model
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 54 percussion
Barrel: 22 1/8 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 798
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 290
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:

Manufactured in the first few years of the Civil War.

Customer Product Questions

There are currently no customer product questions on this lot

    Related Items

    Lot #72: Percussion American Long Rifle

    Lot #938: Contemporary Percussion American Long Rifle

    Lot #71: Two Antique Percussion Pistols

    Lot #1368: Two Thompson Center Arms Percussion Rifles

    Lot #926: Two Italian Reproduction Model 1841 "Mississippi Rifle" Rifles

    Lot #73: American Full Stock Percussion Rifle