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  • Lot #2148
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Lot 2148: Four Muzzleloading Percussion Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 5, 2023

Lot 2148: Four Muzzleloading Percussion Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 5, 2023

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,400
Price Realized:
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A) Full-Stock Percussion Smoothbore "Rifle"

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion Musket
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 65
Barrel: 43 3/4 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 667
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:

Lock appears to be marked "Henry Deringer/Warranted".

B) Full-Stock Percussion Rifle with Ketland Marked Lock Plate

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 54
Barrel: 42 1/4 inch flat top
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 667
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:

"KETLAND/& Co" marked lock plate, lightly engraved furniture, "RE LEMAN" stamped stock.

C) Full-Stock Percussion Fowler

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion Musket
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 60
Barrel: 39 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 667
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
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:

British proofed barrel.

D) "V. GAHR" Marked Half-Stock Percussion Rifle

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 37 7/8 inch heavy octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 667
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:

"V.GAHR" marked barrel, "JAs GOULCHER" marked lock.

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