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Lot #6097
Lot #6099

Lot 6098: Lester L. Cox Percussion Target Rifle

Lester L. Cox Percussion Target Rifle with E. Whitney Model 1841 Lock, Case, and Accessories

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 7, 2022

Lot 6098: Lester L. Cox Percussion Target Rifle

Lester L. Cox Percussion Target Rifle with E. Whitney Model 1841 Lock, Case, and Accessories

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 7, 2022

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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Lester L. Cox Percussion Target Rifle with E. Whitney Model 1841 Lock, Case, and Accessories

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 29 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: wood
Stock:
Item Views: 852
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Rating:

NE - GOOD- in working condition, wear on working surfaces, finish 40% - 79%, no broken parts, no corrosion or pitting that will interfere with proper functioning, but may have some minor surface pitting. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 40% - 79% gun.

Description:

The barrel has "L: COX 195[?]" with the last digit covered by the rear scope block. The Whitney lock is dated 1850. Includes a hard case with three plaques reading "LESTER L. COX/1892-1969," "Walter L. Ensign," and "F.G. DE VAUDREUIL." All three of these men were well-known muzzleloading rifle competitors in the 20th century. Also includes a variety of accessories in the case as well as in two ammo cans. Information about the rifle in use is included, such as a note indicating the rifle was used by Vaudreuil to win the 1985 Midwest Championship Shoot. One indicates the rifle is dated 1953. Provenance: The Gerard F. "Jerry" de Vaudreuil Collection

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