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Lot 299: Two Breech Loading Conversions of Civil War U.S. Rifle-Muskets

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 10, 2021

Lot 299: Two Breech Loading Conversions of Civil War U.S. Rifle-Muskets

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 10, 2021

Estimated Price: $1,300 - $1,900
Price Realized:
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A) Meriden Manufacturing Co. Miller Conversion Parkers, Snow & Co. Model 1861 Rifle-Musket

Manufacturer: Meriden Firearms Co
Model: Miller
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 58 RF
Barrel: 39 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1100
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 25
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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:

Converted c. 1865-1867.

B) Needham Conversion Alfred Jenks & Son "Bridesburg" U.S. Model 1861/63 Rifle-Musket

Manufacturer: Bridesburg
Model: 1863
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 58 CF
Barrel: 37 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1100
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 25
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
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:

Manufactured c. 1863 and converted c. 1869 in Trenton, New Jersey.

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