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  • Lot #4298
Lot #4297
Lot #4299

Lot 4298: Four Muzzleloading Percussion Target Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2022

Lot 4298: Four Muzzleloading Percussion Target Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2022

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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A) Unknown Full Stock Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 50
Barrel: 38 1/4 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 1769
Item Interest: Average
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.

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

Description:

Globe front sight and Lyman 48WJS rear sight. Holes drilled and tapped on top of the breech end of the barrel. Provenance: The Gerard F. "Jerry" de Vaudreuil Collection

B) K.R. Bresien Half Stock Sidehammer Rifle

Manufacturer: Bresien
Model: Single Shot
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 38 1/4 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1769
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Rating:

OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

"K.R.BRESIEN/WARSAW.N.Y." and "1984" marked on top of the barrel. Includes false muzzle. Absent sights. Provenance: The Gerard F. "Jerry" de Vaudreuil Collection

C) K.R. Bresien Underhammer Rifle with Extra Barrel

Manufacturer: Bresien
Model: Single Shot
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 36 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1769
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:

"K.R.BRESIEN/WARSAW,N.Y." and "1983" marked on top of the barrel. Fitted with Redfield Olympic globe front sight and Anschutz rear sight. Includes false muzzle and extra .32 caliber barrel (absent percussion nipple) with false muzzle. Provenance: The Gerard F. "Jerry" de Vaudreuil Collection

D) Unknown In-Line Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 33 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1769
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.

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

Description:

Absents sights. Barrel relined. Provenance: The Gerard F. "Jerry" de Vaudreuil Collection

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