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  • Auction Catalog #1043
  • Lot #1041
Lot #1040
Lot #1042

Lot 1041: Three Double Barrel Shotguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2023

Lot 1041: Three Double Barrel Shotguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2023

Estimated Price: $850 - $1,400
Price Realized:
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A) Sterlingworth Co. Sterlingworth Shotgun

Manufacturer: Sterlingworth Co.
Model: Double Barrel
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 30 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 656
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Rating:

OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

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

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Chambers measured 2 /12" with extractor, chokes measured full/full, and 14" LOP.

B) Belgian W. Richards Hammer Shotgun

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: DOUBLE HAMMER
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 26 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 656
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:

Forend cracked. Chambers measured 2 3/4" with extractor, chokes measured modified/modified, and 14 3/16" LOP.

C) Colt Model 1878 Hammer Shotgun

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1878
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 24 5/8 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 656
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:

Manufactured in 1881. Barrels cut down. Chambers measured 2 3/4" with extractor and 14 3/4" LOP.

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