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  • Auction Catalog #1042
  • Lot #6086
Lot #6085
Lot #6087

Lot 6086: Six American Percussion Muzzleloaders

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 17, 2023

Lot 6086: Six American Percussion Muzzleloaders

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 17, 2023

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $4,000
Price Realized:
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A) Fowling Piece

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 16
Barrel: 42 3/8 inch round
Finish: unknown
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 549
Item Interest: Average
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:

"ALBANY" among the markings on the lock.

B) Engraved Back Action Half-Stock Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 34 inch octagon
Finish: unknown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 549
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.

WB - WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

C) J. Haberstro Long Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 52
Barrel: 34 inch octagon
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 549
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

"J. HABERSTRO. BUFFALO. NY. 1834" marked barrel. "R./KINGSLAND & Co/WARRANTED" lock.

D) Half-Stock Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Half Stock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 44
Barrel: 26 1/8 inch octagon
Finish: unknown
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 549
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:

"GODDARD/WARRANTED" lock.

E) Half-Stock Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Half Stock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 32 inch octagon
Finish: unknown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 549
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:

The faint maker's marks on the barrel appear to read "R. WICKHAM MAKER PAWLET VT"

F) American Long Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 33 inch octagon
Finish: unknown
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 549
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Unclear barrel marking. "ASHMORE/WARRANTED" lock. The barrel is obstructed partway down.

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