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Lot #177
Lot #179

Lot 178: Four Antique Muzzleloading Percussion Long Arms

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 4, 2023

Lot 178: Four Antique Muzzleloading Percussion Long Arms

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 4, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $2,000

A) J. Fleeger Fowling Piece

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 10
Barrel: 45 5/8 inch part octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 703
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:

"J. FLEEGER/ALLECHENY" marked barrel, "B. WOLFF JUNr/PITTSBURGH" marked lock. Absent rear sight.

B) Austrian Model 1842 Percussion Conversion Musket with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Austrian
Model: 1842
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 74
Barrel: 42 3/8 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 703
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:

"847" (1847) dated lock. Absent ram rod. Includes a socket bayonet.

C) U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1795 Percussion Conversion Musket

Manufacturer: Harpers Ferry Armory Muskets And Carbines
Model: 1795
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 28 inch round
Finish: bright/brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 703
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:

The lock is marked with the eagle and shield at the center and "HARPERS/FERRY/1816" on the tail. Shortened barrel and forend.

D) Whitney 1822 U.S. Contract Flintlock Musket Converted to Shotgun

Manufacturer: Whitney Arms Company
Model: 1822
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 32 1/2 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 703
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:

"1832" dated lock. Barrel and forend shortened.

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