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Lot #4182

Lot 4181: Two Percussion Conversion Whitney Muskets

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2023

Lot 4181: Two Percussion Conversion Whitney Muskets

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,500
Price Realized:
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A) Whitney Contract 1812 Musket

Manufacturer: Whitney Arms Company
Model: 1812
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 42 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 695
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

B) E. Whitney Model 1816/1822 Musket

Manufacturer: Whitney Arms Company
Model: 1816 1822
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 28 5/8 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 695
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Rating:

OG - POOR- major or minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm in its present state.

Description:

"1841" dated lock and tang. Shortened.

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