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  • Auction Catalog #1044
  • Lot #4111
Lot #4110
Lot #4112

Lot 4111: Four Single Shot Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2023

Lot 4111: Four Single Shot Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500

A) Forehand & Wadsworth Falling Block Rifle

Manufacturer: Forehand & Wadsworth
Model: Falling Block
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 38 RF
Barrel: 26 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 534
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Stock and forend cracked.

B) Stevens Model 44 Falling Block Rifle

Manufacturer: Stevens J A&T Co
Model: 44
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 25 RF
Barrel: 24 inch part octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 534
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
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:

C) Stevens Tip-Up Model Rifle

Manufacturer: Stevens J Arms Co
Model: Tip Up-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 22
Barrel: 24 inch part octagon
Finish: blue/nickel
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 534
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:

OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

D) Stevens Hunter's Pet Pocket Rifle

Manufacturer: Stevens J & Co
Model: Hunter’s Pet Pocket Rifle
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 32 RF
Barrel: 18 inch octagon
Finish: blue/nickel
Grip: walnut
Stock: metal
Item Views: 534
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:

Introduced in 1872. With matching numbered wire stock.

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