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Lot 2212: Four Antique Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2020

Lot 2212: Four Antique Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2020

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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A) U.S. Springfield Model 1855 Percussion Rifle-Musket

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1855
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 58 percussion
Barrel: 40 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 873
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 126
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

"1858" dated barrel and lockplate.

B) Witton Bros. Marked Commercial Pattern 1853 Percussion Rifle-Musket

Manufacturer: British
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 577
Barrel: 39 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 873
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 126
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:

C) U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1879
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-70 Government
Barrel: 32 5/8 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 873
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 126
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

D) Tower Marked Commercial Pattern 1853 Percussion Musket

Manufacturer: Tower
Model: 1853
Type: Musket
Gauge: 60
Barrel: 27 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 873
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 126
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:

"1862" dated lock. Barrel bored smooth.

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