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Lot #948
Lot #950

Lot 949: Six Rolling Block Rifles

Six Rolling Block Model 1871 Army Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 8, 2020

Lot 949: Six Rolling Block Rifles

Six Rolling Block Model 1871 Army Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 8, 2020

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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A) Remington Model 1871 Army Rifle

Manufacturer: Remington Arms Inc
Model: 1871 Army Rolling Block
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 50
Barrel: 36 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1596
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 78
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:

"RPB" cartouche on stock. Cleaning rod absent.

B) Remington Guatemalan Contract Rifle

Manufacturer: Remington Arms Inc
Model: Rolling Block-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 35 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1596
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 78
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:

C) Whitney - Laidley Style I Military Rifle

Manufacturer: Whitney Arms Company
Model: Rolling Block
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 43 Spanish
Barrel: 35 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1596
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 78
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:

D) Remington Mexican Contract Model 1897 Military Rifle

Manufacturer: Remington Arms Inc
Model: Rolling Block-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7 mm
Barrel: 30 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1596
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 78
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
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:

E) Spanish Military Carbine

Manufacturer: Spanish
Model: Rolling Block
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 43 Spanish
Barrel: 23 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1596
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 78
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Dated "1875".

F) Remington Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufacturer: Remington Arms Inc
Model: Rolling Block-Carbine
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 20 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1596
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 78
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:

"EN" marked on top of barrel.

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