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  • Auction Catalog #1044
  • Lot #143
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Lot #144

Lot 143: Two American Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 4, 2023

Lot 143: Two American Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 4, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500

A) J.M. Caswell Signed Half-Stock Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 52
Barrel: 44 1/4 inch octagon
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: curly maple
Item Views: 697
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:

"J.M. CASWELL/LANSINGBURGH" marked barrel. Converted "S&H/STAFFORD/WARRANTED" lock.

B) Conversion Fowling Piece with Silver Accents

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 60
Barrel: 43 7/8 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 697
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:

Traces of rifling at the muzzle (possibly originally straight rifled), faint marking on the barrel at the breech, Ketland & Adams lock, floral engraving, and silver pin and wire inlays and wrist escutcheon.

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