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Lot #2237

Lot 2236: Three Civil War Era European Percussion Muskets

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 5, 2023

Lot 2236: Three Civil War Era European Percussion Muskets

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 5, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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A) French Tulle Musket

Manufacturer: European
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 40 3/8 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 890
Item Interest: Average
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:

Faint Tulle lock markings, "483" marked on the left at the breech, initials "FA" carved twice in the right of the stock along with what appears to be "WE", and another carving on the left. Absent rear sight.

B) Austrian Model 1854 Lorenz Rifle

Manufacturer: Austrian
Model: 1854
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 54
Barrel: 37 1/4 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 890
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:

Faint "860" (1860) dated lock.

C) Austrian Fruwirth Model 1849 "Garibaldi" Percussion Conversion Rifle

Manufacturer: Austrian Military Firearms
Model: 1849 Yager-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 73
Barrel: 33 1/4 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 890
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:

Fruwirth marked barrel. Period converted from tubelock to percussion.

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