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Lot #252
Lot #254

Lot 253: Three U.S. Muzzleloading Percussion Long Arms

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2023

Lot 253: Three U.S. Muzzleloading Percussion Long Arms

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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A) U.S. Model 1861 Smoothbored Rifle-Musket with Bayonet

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 60
Barrel: 40 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 744
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:

No maker markings visible. Includes reproduction "US" marked socket bayonet and reproduction leather scabbard. Absent rear sight.

B) Remington Maynard U.S. Model 1816 Shotgun Conversion

Manufacturer: American
Model: Single Shot
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 41 7/8 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 744
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.

Description:

No maker markings visible on the lock. "CITY/OF/PHILADA" faintly marked on top of the breech. Stock shortened from musket length and muzzle end of barrel choked. Tape primer disconnected and plugged.

C) U.S. Springfield Model 1842 Shotgun Conversion

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1842-Musket
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 71
Barrel: 30 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 744
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Rating:

OG - POOR- major or minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm in its present state.

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

Description:

Stock and barrel both shortened from musket length.

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