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Lot #153
Lot #155

Lot 154: Three American Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 13, 2020

Lot 154: Three American Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 13, 2020

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) S. Beck American Long Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 44 3/8 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 1115
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 20
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:

Samuel Beck of Indianapolis was active around the 1830s-1870s. "S. BECK" marked barrel. Also marked "J. WILT & Co./DAYTON, O." on the barrel at the breech. "J.H. VAJEN" marked lock.

B) Back Action Half-Stock Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Half Stock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 34 1/8 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1115
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 20
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:

Henry Parker warranted lock.

C) Half-Stock Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Half Stock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 38
Barrel: 31 3/4 inch octagon
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1115
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 20
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:

Probably an Henry Parker warranted lock.

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