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Lot #2126
Lot #2128

Lot 2127: Two Engraved English Muzzle Loading Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 22, 2023

Lot 2127: Two Engraved English Muzzle Loading Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 22, 2023

Estimated Price: $2,250 - $3,750
Price Realized:
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A) George Gibbs Half-Stock Percussion Target Rifle

Manufacturer: Gibbs
Model: Percussion - Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 30 1/8 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 717
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
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.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

Description:

Manufactured in the mid 19th century. Modern globe and peep sights. Top of the barrrel marked "G. GIBBS, 29, CORN ST BRISTOL." Bottom of the barrel marked with "REBARRELED 1966/J.E. HIRTLE, JR. BATH. PA." and 19th century Birmingham proofmarks and 80 bore (.387 caliber) marking.

B) I. Hollis & Sons Percussion Rifle

Manufacturer: Hollis & Sons Issac
Model: Percussion Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 29 3/4 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 717
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
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 in the mid 19th century. Barrel relined. Stock cracked at back of barrel and tang.

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