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  • Auction Catalog #1042
  • Lot #6095
Lot #6094
Lot #6096

Lot 6095: Four American Half-Stock Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 17, 2023

Lot 6095: Four American Half-Stock Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 17, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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A) Half-Stock Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 38
Barrel: 41 inch octagon
Finish: unknown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 794
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.

Description:

The barrel and lock appear to be marked "MUSGRAVE."

B) J. Rathvon Signed Half-Stock Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Half Stock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 42 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: unknown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 794
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

"N. KENDALL/WINDSOR VT." marked lock. Bored out smooth.

C) Half-Stock Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 33 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: unknown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 794
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
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:

"Barney Figg" inscribed patchbox. Bored out smooth.

D) Half-Stock Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Half Stock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 34 inch octagon
Finish: unknown
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 794
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:

"ELWELL/WARRANTED" marked lock.

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