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  • Lot #2093
Lot #2092
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Lot 2093: Two Civil War Era American Single Shot Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 17, 2022

Lot 2093: Two Civil War Era American Single Shot Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 17, 2022

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,000
Price Realized:
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A) Ball & Williams Ballard Sporting Rifle

Manufacturer: Ball & Williams
Model: Ballard
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 44 RF
Barrel: 28 1/4 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1227
Item Interest: Average
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.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured 1862-1865.

B) Frank Wesson Two-Trigger Rifle

Manufacturer: Frank Wesson
Model: Two Trigger
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 32
Barrel: 23 3/4 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1227
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:

Manufactured c. 1859-1888. Toggle link on right absent.

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