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Lot #347
Lot #349

Lot 348: Three Military Type Breech Loading Single Shot Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 4, 2023

Lot 348: Three Military Type Breech Loading Single Shot Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 4, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,100 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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A) Nepalese Snider-Enfield Centerfire Rifle

Manufacturer: Nepalese
Model: Snider
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 577 Snider
Barrel: 36 5/8 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 637
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
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.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

B) Bavarian Model 1858/67 Podewils-Linder Breech Loading Percussion Conversion Rifle

Manufacturer: German
Model: Percussion Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 57
Barrel: 36 1/4 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 637
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
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:

Originally manufactured in 1863, subsequently converted using the breech loading system designed by American inventor Edward Lindner, and used during the Franco-Prussian War.

C) French Tabatiere Centerfire Conversion Rifle

Manufacturer: European
Model: Single Shot
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 71
Barrel: 31 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 637
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.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

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