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Lot #179

Lot 178: Engraved J. I. Best Percussion Pennsylvania Long Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 13, 2020

Lot 178: Engraved J. I. Best Percussion Pennsylvania Long Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 13, 2020

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,500
Price Realized:
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Engraved J. I. Best Percussion Pennsylvania Long Rifle

Manufacturer: Kentucky
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 43 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 1005
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 22
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:

Barrel lightly engraved including script "J. I. Best" (Edinboro, Pennsylvania, died 1856) and Whitmore, Wolff & Co. lock.

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