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Lot #6084
Lot #6086

Lot 6085: Three Engraved "J. Sites" Percussion Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 17, 2023

Lot 6085: Three Engraved "J. Sites" Percussion Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 17, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) "J. Sites" Signed Full-Stock Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 41 3/4 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 506
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
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:

John Sites Sr. and John Sites Jr. were gunmakers in Missouri, including in Booneville. The elder previously worked in Botetourt County, Virginia, until 1835. Jr.'s home and gunshop in Arrow Rock, Missouri, are historic sites.

B) "J. SITES" Marked Half-Stock Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 37 1/4 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 506
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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:

C) "J SITES" Marked Side by Side Combination Rifle/Shotgun

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 36 cal./16
Barrel: 30 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 506
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:

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