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Lot #2194
Lot #2196

Lot 2195: Three Civil War Era European Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 7, 2021

Lot 2195: Three Civil War Era European Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 7, 2021

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,000
Price Realized:
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A) Belgian P.J. Malherbe & Co. Rifled Musket with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Percussion Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 74
Barrel: 42 1/2 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1625
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
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:

Liege proofed. Includes socket bayonet and leather sling.

B) Belgian P.J. Malherbe & Co. Rifled Musket

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Percussion Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 71
Barrel: 39 1/2 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1625
Serial Number:
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:

Liege proofed. Includes modern leather sling.

C) Austrian Jaeger Rifle

Manufacturer: Austrian Military Firearms
Model: 1849 Yager-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 62
Barrel: 31 inch part octagon
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1625
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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:

Includes leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

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