Lot 2147: Four Antique Military Long Arms
Auction Date: October 7, 2021
Four Antique Military Long Arms
A) U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1795 Leman Alteration Percussion Musket
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.
"1810" dated lock. Carvings on buttstock. Leman altered U.S. muskets are described on pages 64-65 of George D. Moller's book "American Military Shoulder Arms Volume III" with similar Leman altered muskets pictured.
B) U.S. Springfield Model 1795 "Belgian" Alteration Percussion Musket
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.
"1810" dated lock. Obstruction towards the muzzle end inside the barrel. Includes leather sling.
C) British BSA Snider-Enfield Mk III Breech Loading Rifle
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
"Crown/VR" and "1862/ENFIELD" marked lock. "B.S.A. Co" and "broad arrow/WD" marked breech block. "DC/GV(broad arrow)" marked left buttstock.
D) Indian Enfield Style Percussion Rifle
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
"Crown/VR" and "1864/ENFIELD" marked lock. Includes thin leather sling.
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