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Lot #394
Lot #396

Lot 395: Three Double Barrel Percussion Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2023

Lot 395: Three Double Barrel Percussion Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) J.P. Gemmer Marked Side by Side Shotgun

Manufacturer: Gemmer
Model: Percussion Double Barrel
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 18
Barrel: 37 3/8 inch solid rib
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 513
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
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.

Description:

Both locks are marked "J.P. GEMMER," and the rib is marked "J.P. GEMMER ST. LOUIS, MO."

B) Williams Side by Side Combination Rifle/Shotgun

Manufacturer: Williams
Model: Percussion
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 9
Barrel: 37 1/4 inch solid rib
Finish: brown/casehardened/blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 513
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

"WILLIAMS" marked back action locks, "London" marked rib, .44 caliber right rifled barrel, and approximately 9 bore smoothbore left barrel. Ramrod absent.

C) A.W. Spies Marked, Silver and Gold Banded Side by Side Shotgun

Manufacturer: Spies A W
Model: Percussion
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 31 1/4 inch solid rib
Finish: brown/casehardened/blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 513
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
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.

Description:

"A.W. SPIES" marked back action locks and "A.W. SPIES LONDON" marked rib.

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