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Lot 2172: Two Antique U.S. Military Centerfire Rifles

Two Antique U.S. Military Breech Loading Centerfire Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 15, 2023

Lot 2172: Two Antique U.S. Military Centerfire Rifles

Two Antique U.S. Military Breech Loading Centerfire Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 15, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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A) Connecticut Militia Providence Tool Co. Peabody Rifle

Manufacturer: Providence Tool Company
Model: Peabody
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-70 Government
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 832
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:

Manufactured c. 1871. "CONN/574" marked plate at the toe.

B) Sharps New Model 1859 Cartridge Conversion Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufacturer: Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company
Model: 1859 Conversion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 50-70 U.S. Govt
Barrel: 22 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 832
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Shiny - Very little wear
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.

WB - WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured prior to the Civil War and converted after the war, relined with 3-groove rifling. Lead filled in place of the upper tang.

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