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Lot #154

Lot 153: Three Muzzleloading Smoothbore Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 4, 2023

Lot 153: Three Muzzleloading Smoothbore Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 4, 2023

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,500
Price Realized:
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A) Percussion Fowler with A.W. Spies Marked Lock

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion Musket
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 65
Barrel: 43 3/4 inch part octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 892
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:

"A.W. SPIES" faintly marked on lockplate, "EX" on upper left of barrel, light engraving on furniture.

B) U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1816 "Belgian Style" Percussion Conversion Musket

Manufacturer: Harpers Ferry Armory Muskets And Carbines
Model: 1816-Musket
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 42 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 892
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.

Description:

"1826" dated lock. With canvas sling.

C) Militia Style Flintlock Musket with "KOTLAND" Marked Lock

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Flintlock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 72
Barrel: 42 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 892
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:

"KOTLAND" marked lock plate.

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