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  • Auction Catalog #1042
  • Lot #6088
Lot #6087
Lot #6089

Lot 6088: Two Antique American Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 17, 2023

Lot 6088: Two Antique American Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 17, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,300 - $1,900
Price Realized:
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A) J.S. Burson Indiana Long Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 37 3/4 inch octagon
Finish: unknown
Grip:
Stock: maple
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

"J. S. BURSON WABASH/IND 482" marked barrel and "T & B" marked lock. Joshua Seth Burson (1820-1897) was active in Wabash, Indiana, c. 1840-1869.

B) American Half-Stock Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 32 1/8 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 506
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:

"J.H. JOHNSTON/PITTSBURGH. PA" marked lock.

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