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  • Auction Catalog #1044
  • Lot #4277
Lot #4276
Lot #4278

Lot 4277: Eight Antique Long Arms

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2023

Lot 4277: Eight Antique Long Arms

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) Center Hammer Muzzleloading Percussion Shotgun

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion Shotgun
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 34 3/4 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 603
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

B) Muzzleloading Percussion Shotgun

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion Shotgun
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 55
Barrel: 33 1/4 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 603
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:

"T.A." marked on the right quarter of the breech.

C) Belgian Muzzleloading Percussion Shotgun

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Percussion
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 16
Barrel: 32 inch part octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 603
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:

Liege proofed.

D) Belgian Muzzleloading Percussion Shotgun

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion Shotgun
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 29 3/4 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 603
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:

Belgian proofed.

E) Portuguese Contract BSA & M. Co. Snider-Enfield Mk III Breech Loading Centerfire Carbine

Manufacturer: BSA
Model: Breechloader
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 577 Snider
Barrel: 19 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 603
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:

OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

"Crown/G.P" and "BSA & MCo./1875" marked lock, "R3/E/6" markings on the buttplate tang.

F) Austrian Percussion Shotgun Conversion

Manufacturer: Austrian
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 62
Barrel: 20 3/4 inch part octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 603
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Rating:

OG - POOR- major or minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm in its present state.

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

Description:

"860" (1860) dated lock.

G) Scarce Prussian Percussion Conversion Saddle Ring Cavalry Carbine

Manufacturer: Prussian
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 62
Barrel: 16 7/8 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 603
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

"Saurn" signed lockplate, "1831" dated breech of the barrel, "17" marked on the barrel tang, Asian characters stamped on the left of the buttstock, "U.S." marked on top of the buttplate tang, "8.L.H/1.93/306" marked on the rear of the buttplate above "1831" date.

H) Prussian Potsdam Model 1809 Style Percussion Conversion Musket

Manufacturer: Potsdam
Model: 1809
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 70
Barrel: 32 3/4 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 603
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

"1836" dated barrel. Shortened barrel and forend. Absent sights and some absent small components.

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