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Lot #91
Lot #93

Lot 92: Two American Muzzleloading Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2023

Lot 92: Two American Muzzleloading Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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A) Percussion Conversion Half-Stock Rifle with Crate and Accessories

Manufacturer: American
Model: Half Stock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 38
Barrel: 27 3/4 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 822
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:

"N. KENDALL/WINDSOR/VT." marked lock. It comes with a wood crate made in 1952 with a variety of accessories, including two bullet molds, a wood cap box, two shot pouches, an extra ramrod/wiping rod, and three small powder horns. Notes with the rifle stated that it belonged to Charles Fletcher of Illinois and that his family said he froze to death on the plains in 1835.

B) Flintlock American Long Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Flintlock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 36 1/4 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: curly maple
Item Views: 822
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:

NE - GOOD- in working condition, wear on working surfaces, finish 40% - 79%, no broken parts, no corrosion or pitting that will interfere with proper functioning, but may have some minor surface pitting. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 40% - 79% gun.

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

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Appears to be an older contemporary build or rebuild using some antique components, including a "J. COOPER" marked lock.

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