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  • Auction Catalog #1035
  • Lot #2724
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Lot 2724: Two Line Throwing Guns and One Flare Carbine

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 9, 2020

Lot 2724: Two Line Throwing Guns and One Flare Carbine

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 9, 2020

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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A) B.S.A. Martini Line Throwing Gun

Manufacturer: BSA
Model: Martini
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 450/577
Barrel: 18 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: metal
Item Views: 2554
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 156
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Anchor stamped on receiver.

B) U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle Converted to Line Throwing Gun

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1884
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 45-70
Barrel: 12 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2554
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 156
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:

Serial number dates to 1889.

C) Austrian Berdan Bolt Action Rifle Converted to Flare Carbine

Manufacturer: European
Model: Bolt Action
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 1 inch
Barrel: 9 inch part octagon
Finish: grey
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2554
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 156
Class: Antique
Rating:

OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

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

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Converted c. 1917. Barrel marked "F.MIKSCH/WIEN"

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