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Lot 952: Five Percussion Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 20, 2019

Lot 952: Five Percussion Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 20, 2019

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $5,000
Price Realized:
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A) Great Western Gun Works Half Stock Rifle with Books

Manufacturer: Great Western Gun Works
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 32
Barrel: 34 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 983
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 103
Class: Antique
Rating:

OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

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

Description:

With two copies of "The Longrifles of Western Pennsylvania, Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties" by Richard F. Rosenberger & Charles Kaufmann.

B) Palmetto Reproduction of a Colt Model 1855 Military Revolving Rifle

Manufacturer: Palmetto
Model: 1855 Revolving Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 44 percussion
Barrel: 31 3/8 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 983
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 103
Class: Antique
Rating:

NB - EXCELLENT- near new condition 95% - 98%, used but little, no noticeable marring of wood or metal, bluing near perfect (some wear at muzzle or sharp edges can be expected).

Description:

C) Great Western Gun Works Half Stock Rifle

Manufacturer: Great Western Gun Works
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 32
Barrel: 33 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 983
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 103
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) FIE Reproduction Model 1863 Zouave Rifle

Manufacturer: FIE
Model: single shot
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 58 percussion
Barrel: 32 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 983
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 103
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:

E) F. Lli Pietta Reproduction Model 1860 Army Revolver

Manufacturer: F.LLI PIETTA
Model: 1860
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44 percussion
Barrel: 8 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 983
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 103
Class: Antique
Rating:

NB - EXCELLENT- near new condition 95% - 98%, used but little, no noticeable marring of wood or metal, bluing near perfect (some wear at muzzle or sharp edges can be expected).

Description:

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