Lot 4087: Three American Percussion Rifles
Three American Percussion Rifles
Auction Date: February 16, 2023
Lot 4087: Three American Percussion Rifles
Three American Percussion Rifles
Auction Date: February 16, 2023
A) Full-Stock Rifle
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.
Pennsylvania Rifle Works lock.
B) Levi Biddle Half-Stock Rifle with Two Powder Horns
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.
Levi Biddle was active as a riflemaker c. 1834-1845 in Shanesville, Tuscarawas County, Ohio. "L. Biddle" signed barrel. "N. ASHMORE" marked lock. Includes two powder horns, one with a leather strap, small powder measure, and "S [sword] S [rifle]" carving.
C) Half-Stock Rifle
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.
Leman lock.
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