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Lot #166
Lot #168

Lot 167: Two Civil War Era Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 4, 2022

Lot 167: Two Civil War Era Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 4, 2022

Estimated Price: $1,700 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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A) Springfield Model 1816 Hewes & Phillips Bolster Conversion Rifled Musket

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1816
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 41 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 957
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

"1826" dated lock and "1862" dated breech. With a black leather sling.

B) Whitney Rifle-Musket

Manufacturer: Whitney Arms Company
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 58
Barrel: 40 1/2 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 957
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured c. 1859-1862. Model 1855 barrel dated "1858."

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