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  • Auction Catalog #1043
  • Lot #2410
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Lot 2410: Three Antique European Longarms

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 22, 2023

Lot 2410: Three Antique European Longarms

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 22, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,300 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) Large Tower Marked Full Stock Fowling Percussion Piece

Manufacturer: English
Model: Fowling
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 80
Barrel: 54 inch part octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 453
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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:

Crown above "V.R/TOWER 1851" marked lock, Birmingham proofs on the breech.

B) Austrian Rifle Shotgun Conversion

Manufacturer: Austrian
Model: Musket
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 60
Barrel: 37 1/4 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 453
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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.

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

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

"860" (1860) dated lock.

C) Silver Ornamented Ottoman Style Flintlock "Knee Blunderbuss"

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Blunderbuss
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 12 1/2 inch round
Finish: brown/silver
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 453
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.

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

Description:

A restocked antique Ottoman type "dag" barrel with other components of mixed age. Caliber estimated.

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