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  • Auction Catalog #1044
  • Lot #4132
Lot #4131
Lot #4133

Lot 4132: Three Half-Stock Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2023

Lot 4132: Three Half-Stock Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,500

A) Half-Stock Rifle

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 32
Barrel: 36 inch octagon
Finish: unknown
Grip:
Stock: curly maple
Item Views: 625
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:

Bore obstructed. Barrel unmarked. "R.W. BIDDLE & Co/WARRANTED" lock.

B) Half-Stock Target Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Half Stock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 34
Barrel: 32 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened/German silver/brass
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 625
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:

The barrel is marked "D.A. BESWICK" and "R. NELSON" on top and has a "B. LOSEY" mark on the right and "H. PIERCE" lock.

C) Half-Stock Rifle

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 31 3/8 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 625
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:

Unsigned.

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