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Lot #228

Lot 227: Two Engraved Percussion Conversion Sporting Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2023

Lot 227: Two Engraved Percussion Conversion Sporting Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,500
Price Realized:
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A) European Percussion Conversion Fowling Piece

Manufacturer: European
Model: Percussion
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 14
Barrel: 38 1/4 inch part octagon
Finish: unknown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 681
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.

Description:

Unclear Spanish style maker's mark on the barrel. German styling overall. Includes a leather sling.

B) H. Sheets Percussion Conversion Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 42
Barrel: 26 inch octagon
Finish: unknown
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 681
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:

Henry Sheets was active in Huntersville, Virginia, and then Union City, Ohio, in the 1830s. M.M. Maslin lock.

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