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  • Lot #2138
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Lot 2138: Two American Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 22, 2023

Lot 2138: Two American Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 22, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,100 - $1,700
Price Realized:
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A) Signed Engraved American Half-Stock Percussion Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Half Stock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 38 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened/bright
Grip:
Stock: curly maple
Item Views: 486
Item Interest: Average
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:

The barrel's signature has the initials are "J G" but the rest of the last name is difficult to read ("Guilson"?)

B) U.S. Springfield Model 1816 "Belgian Style" Conversion Musket

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1816
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 42 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 486
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:

"1825" dated lock and tang.

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