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Lot #2122

Lot 2121: Six Percussion Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 5, 2022

Lot 2121: Six Percussion Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 5, 2022

Estimated Price: $1,300 - $1,900
Price Realized:
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A) American Long Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 38
Barrel: 43 5/8 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 881
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Rating:

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.

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

Description:

B) Half-Stock Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Half Stock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 44
Barrel: 39 3/8 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 881
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Rating:

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.

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

Description:

G. Goulcher lock.

C) C. Berger Detroit Marked Half-Stock Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 38
Barrel: 35 5/8 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 881
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Rating:

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.

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

Description:

Caspar Berger is listed as active c. 1858-1864.

D) Composite Shotgun

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion Shotgun
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 10
Barrel: 35 1/4 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 881
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:

E) Shotgun Conversion of a Providence Tool Co. Model 1861 Rifle-Musket

Manufacturer: Providence Tool Company
Model: 1861
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 16
Barrel: 34 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 881
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:

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.

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

Description:

"1864" dated lock.

F) Double Barrel Shotgun

Manufacturer: English
Model: Percussion
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 14
Barrel: 29 inch solid rib
Finish: brown/casehardened/blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 881
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:

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

Description:

Birmingham proofs.

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