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Lot 6179: Three Antique U.S. Longarms

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 6, 2021

Lot 6179: Three Antique U.S. Longarms

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 6, 2021

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) R & J. D. Johnson Model 1816 Percussion Conversion Musket

Manufacturer: R. JOHNSON
Model: Percussion Conversion
Type: Musket
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 42 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 824
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 280
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

"1832" dated barrel and lock. Belgian type percussion conversion.

B) Miller Breech Loading Conversion Parkers' Snow & Co. Model 1861 Contract Rifle-Musket with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Parker, Snow & Co
Model: 1863
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 58 RF
Barrel: 39 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 824
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 280
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:

2,000 converted in 1865-1867. Dated "1863" dated Parkers' Snow & Co. lock. With "US" socket bayonet and scabbard.

C) Springfield Joslyn Breech Loading Rifle

Manufacturer: Joslyn
Model: Single Shot
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 50-60 RF
Barrel: 34 3/4 inch round
Finish: bright/blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 824
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 280
Class: Antique
Rating:

OG - POOR- major or minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm in its present state.

Description:

"1864" dated lock. "M/1745" on breech block and barrel tang. Cleaning rod absent.

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