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Lot #421

Lot 420: Four American Half-Stock Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 21, 2024

Lot 420: Four American Half-Stock Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 21, 2024

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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A) Half-Stock Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 38
Barrel: 41 inch octagon
Finish: unknown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1159
Item Interest: Average
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.

Description:

The barrel and lock appear to be marked "MUSGRAVE" and from the mid-19th century.

Rating Definition:

Fair as restocked with drak patina, moderate oxidation/pitting, reparied triger guard, and general moderate overall wear. Mechanically fine.



B) J. Rathvon Signed Half-Stock Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Half Stock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 42 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: unknown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1159
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Description:

Manufactured c. mid-19th century. "J. Rathvon" signed barrel. "N. KENDALL/WINDSOR VT." marked lock.

Rating Definition:

Fair with the barrel bored out smooth, dark patina, mild oxidation/pitting, partially resoldered rib, section of the forend absent on the right, and general moderate overall wear. Mechancially fine.



C) Half-Stock Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 33 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: unknown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1159
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Description:

Mostly 19th century components. "Barney Figg" inscribed patchbox.

Rating Definition:

Fine as assembled with moderate oxidation and pitting, the barrel bored out smooth, no lock screw, detached ramrod pipe, and general moderate to heavy wear. Mechanically needs work.



D) Half-Stock Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Half Stock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 34 inch octagon
Finish: unknown
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 1159
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Description:

Manufactured c. mid-19th century. "ELWELL/WARRANTED" marked lock.

Rating Definition:

Fair with dark patina, mild pitting, replaced small parts, and gneeral moderate wear. Mechanically fine.



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