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Lot #146
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Lot 147: Three American Half Stock Muzzleloading Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 4, 2023

Lot 147: Three American Half Stock Muzzleloading Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 4, 2023

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,500
Price Realized:
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A) Unknown Half Stock Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 40 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 642
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.

Description:

No visible maker markings. Trigger requires setting prior to cocking the hammer.

B) Johnston "Great Western Gun Works" Half Stock Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 33
Barrel: 36 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 642
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:

"H. JOHNSTON GREAT WESTERN GUN WORKS PITTSBURGH, PA" marked barrel. John H. and James H. Johnston “Great Western Gun Works" was established in 1865 out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

C) "S*S" Signed Half Stock Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 34
Barrel: 33 1/8 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 642
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:

"S*S" and "*1862*" signed barrel. "D.E.C." inscribed on the left of the forend cap.

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