Skip to main content
Rock Island Auction Company
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNewsAbout Us
Create Account
Login
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNews & EventsAbout Us
Login
Create Account

History Lives Here

Rock Island Auction Company
1-309-797-15001-800-238-8022[email protected]
RIAC Rock Island
7819 42nd Street West
Rock Island, Illinois 61201, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
RIAC Bedford
3600 Harwood Road
Bedford, Texas 76021, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
Navigation
  • Auctions
  • Consignment
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • News
  • About Us
More Info
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Job Postings & Careers
  • Contact
  • Order a Catalog
© 2025 Rock Island Auction Company. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Click here for more information.
Healthcare Transparency in Coverage.
  • Auction Catalog #1043
  • Lot #4301
Lot #4300
Lot #4302

Lot 4301: Three Muzzleloading Long Arms

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 23, 2023

Lot 4301: Three Muzzleloading Long Arms

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 23, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
Login to view
Login to view

A) British Tower India Pattern 1793 Brown Bess Flintlock Musket

Manufacturer: British
Model: Flintlock Musket
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 75
Barrel: 37 1/2 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 535
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:

"TOWER" marked at the tail of the lock and a crown above "GR" at the center. Lock needs work, lock mainspring included separately with the gun.

B) Dayton Back Action Full Stock Percussion Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 42 5/8 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 535
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:

"DAYTON" marked lock, unmarked barrel. Rear sight loose.

C) Warren & Steele Half Stock Percussion Shotgun

Manufacturer: American
Model: Single Shot
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 33 1/8 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 535
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:

Period assembled as a shotgun using a shortened musket barrel, "WARREN/& STEELE/ALBANY" marked lock.

Customer Product Questions

There are currently no customer product questions on this lot

    Related Items

    Lot #40: Flintlock Musket with 1814 Dated N. Starr Lock

    Lot #945: English Flintlock Musket with Wilson 1764 Marked Lock

    Lot #39: American Full Stock Flintlock Rifle

    Lot #1449: British Patents for Inventions Class 119 Small Arms Volume Set

    Lot #75: Heylin Flintlock Pistol with Brass Barrel and Lock

    Lot #1311: Antonio Zoli/Navy Arms Harpers Ferry Model 1803 Flintlock Rifle