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Lot #2199
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Lot 2200: Two European Military Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 7, 2021

Lot 2200: Two European Military Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 7, 2021

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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A) Bavarian Model 1842 Rifled & Sighted Infantry Musket

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 71
Barrel: 41 1/4 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 958
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
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.

Description:

Includes modern leather sling.

B) Imperial Russian Contract P.J. Malherbe Brunswick Pattern Belted Rifle

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Percussion Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 70
Barrel: 30 1/8 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 958
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
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.

Description:

"PJ MALHERBE/A LIEGE" marked lock, "crown/JL/I" inscribed brass oval wrist plate, "No 797" and a crown over a two headed bird inscribed on buttplate tang. Includes leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

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