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  • Lot #4090
Lot #4089
Lot #4091

Lot 4090: Two Antique American Half-Stock Muzzle Loading Rifle

Two Silver Accented Antique American Half-Stock Muzzle Loading Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2023

Lot 4090: Two Antique American Half-Stock Muzzle Loading Rifle

Two Silver Accented Antique American Half-Stock Muzzle Loading Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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A) Engraved "S. Mier" Signed Half-Stock Percussion Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 32
Barrel: 35 3/4 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 1084
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:

Samuel Mier (1831-1909) of Somerset County, Pennsylvania. "JOSH GOLCHER" lock.

B) Short Flintlock Half-Stock Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Half Stock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 50
Barrel: 23 7/8 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1084
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.

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

Description:

Silver accents, including crescent moon on cheekpiece. "A.W. SPIES./WARRANTED" marked lock (c.1820-1851).

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