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  • Lot #6139
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Lot 6139: Two Antique Colt Long Arms

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 17, 2023

Lot 6139: Two Antique Colt Long Arms

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 17, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,500
Price Realized:
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A) Colt Special Model 1861 Contract Percussion Smoothbored Rifle-Musket

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1861
Type: Musket
Gauge: 62
Barrel: 40 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 591
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:

"1864" dated lock. Absent middle barrel band screw.

B) Colt Model 1878 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1878
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 10
Barrel: 27 3/4 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 591
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured in 1881. 14 1/4" LOP.

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