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Lot #2348
Lot #2350

Lot 2349: William S. Chilcote Huntingdon School Percussion Combination Gun

Rare William S. Chilcote Huntingdon School Percussion Side by Side Combination Gun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 22, 2024

Lot 2349: William S. Chilcote Huntingdon School Percussion Combination Gun

Rare William S. Chilcote Huntingdon School Percussion Side by Side Combination Gun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 22, 2024

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $4,000
Price Realized:
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Rare William S. Chilcote Huntingdon School Percussion Side by Side Combination Gun

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion Combination
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 35 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 791
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Description:

The Kentucky Rifle Foundation indicates William S. Chilcote (1850-1887) of Todd Township, Pennsylvania, was an apprentice of his uncle James Stapleton and a late member of the Huntingdon School riflemakers active c. 1870-1887. .45 caliber smoothbore right barrel and .40 caliber rifled left barrel.

Rating Definition:

Good with a mix of dark brown patina and finish on the barrels, gray and brown patina on the locks, aged patina on the furniture, and general mild wear including some cracks and chips on the stock. Mechanically fine.



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