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  • Lot #2153
Lot #2152
Lot #2154

Lot 2153: Four Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2020

Lot 2153: Four Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2020

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) James Bown Pittsburg Half-Stock Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Half Stock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 36 1/8 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 825
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 123
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.

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

Description:

B) Barnhart Half-Stock Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Half Stock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 42
Barrel: 35 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 825
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 123
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:

Appears to be by Nehemiah Barnhart (partial "N Barnhart" signature visible).

C) Engraved Back Action Half-Stock Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Half Stock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 50
Barrel: 32 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 825
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 123
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.

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

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Golcher/Eagle Rifle Works patchbox and Henry Parker lock.

D) Scarce Engraved Allen & Thurber Sidehammer Sporting Rifle

Manufacturer: Allen & Thurber
Model: Percussion Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 28 1/8 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 825
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 123
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.

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

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured in limited numbers c. 1840s-1850s.

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