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  • Auction Catalog #1042
  • Lot #4087
Lot #4086
Lot #4088

Lot 4087: Three American Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2023

Lot 4087: Three American Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $1,900
Price Realized:
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A) Full-Stock Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 38 3/4 inch octagon
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 775
Item Interest: Average
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.

Description:

Pennsylvania Rifle Works lock.

B) Levi Biddle Half-Stock Rifle with Two Powder Horns

Manufacturer: American
Model: Half Stock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 32
Barrel: 36 7/8 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 775
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.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

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

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 32 3/4 inch octagon
Finish: unknown
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 775
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:

Leman lock.

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