Lot 142: Two American Single Shot Rifles
Two American Single Shot Rifles
Auction Date: June 21, 2023
A) "WIBA" Marked Full Stock Percussion American Long Rifle
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
"WIBA" marked on top of the barrel. Absent front sight.
B) U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle
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.
Replacement 1879 pattern rear sight, replacement cleaning rod. "IVAN" carved in the left of the buttstock. Includes leather sling.
