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  • Lot #4305
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Lot 4305: Five Percussion Arms

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2022

Lot 4305: Five Percussion Arms

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2022

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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A) S. Smith Half Stock Target Rifle

Manufacturer: Smith
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 37 7/8 inch octagon
Finish: brown/bright
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 935
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
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:

"S Smith" signed on top of the barrel, "PENNSYLVANIA/RIFLE WORKS" marked on the lock. Includes muzzle plug and green painted metal ammunition can containing .45 caliber lead bullets and a target sight (does not fit the rifle). Barrel relined. Provenance: The Gerard F. "Jerry" de Vaudreuil Collection

B) Unknown Half Stock Target Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 42
Barrel: 30 3/4 inch half octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 935
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:

Includes muzzle plug and false muzzle. Provenance: The Gerard F. "Jerry" de Vaudreuil Collection

C) R. England Contemporary Half Stock Target Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 34 3/4 inch octagon
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 935
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Shiny - Very little wear
Rating:

OB - EXCELLENT- all original parts; over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal; unmarred wood.

Description:

"R ENGLAND" with Freemason square and compasses on either end marked on top of the barrel. Includes muzzle plug. Provenance: The Gerard F. "Jerry" de Vaudreuil Collection

D) Harry Sloan Contemporary Full Stock Target Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 31 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 935
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
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.

Description:

"MADE BY HARRY SLOAN" marked on the left quarter of the barrel, "J.GOLCHER" marked on the lock. Fitted with Redfield Olympic globe front and Redfield rear sights. One screw is absent on the front sight base. Provenance: The Gerard F. "Jerry" de Vaudreuil Collection

E) Navy Arms Company 1858 New Model Army Revolver

Manufacturer: Navy Arms Company
Model: 1858
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44
Barrel: 8 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 935
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:

Manufactured in 1990. Provenance: The Gerard F. "Jerry" de Vaudreuil Collection

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