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Lot 6149: Four U.S. Inspected Antique Rolling Block Military Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 17, 2023

Lot 6149: Four U.S. Inspected Antique Rolling Block Military Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 17, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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A) Springfield Model 1871 Army Rifle

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1871
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 50-70 U.S. Govt
Barrel: 36 inch round
Finish: bright/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 683
Item Interest: Average
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:

Dated "1872". "ESA" cartouche. Includes combination tool.

B) Springfield Model 1870 Navy Rifle

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1870
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 50-70 U.S. Govt
Barrel: 32 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 683
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:

Manufactured c. 1870-1871. Navy anchor marked breech with "P/H.B.R" inspection initials. Shortened barrel and forend.

C) Springfield Model 1870 Navy Rolling Block Carbine

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1870
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 50-70 U.S. Govt
Barrel: 23 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 683
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.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Navy anchor and "301" marked breech. "FCW" cartouche on right of forend.

D) E. Remington & Sons Rolling Block Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufacturer: Remington
Model: Rolling Block
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 50
Barrel: 20 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 683
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.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

"ESA" cartouche on left stock wrist, "20" stamped on top of stock comb, "US" marked buttplate tang.

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