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Lot 4274:Two Civil War Era Percussion Rifle-Muskets

June 23rd, 2024|Bedford, TX

Lot 4274:Two Civil War Era Percussion Rifle-Muskets

June 23rd, 2024|Bedford, TX

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,000 - $1,600

A) London Armoury Co. Pattern 1853 Rifle-Musket

St. Edward's Crown above "V.R" royal cypher and "1862/L.A.Co." marked lock, Birmingham commercial proofed breech with one "25" bore mark visible. Oval script cartouche stamped on left stock flat. Fitted with a period brown leather sling.

ConditionGood overall as refinished, with some gray patina, freckling, pitting, modified rear sight base, converted to smooth bore, and scratches and dents in the stock. Mechanically excellent.

Details

ManufacturerBritish

ModelPercussion

TypeRifle

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge61

Barrel39 inch round

Finishbrown/casehardened

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionSlight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting

Item LocationBedford, TX

B) American Rifle-Musket

No visible markings. Appears to possibly be a Whitney made example.

ConditionFair with heavy pitting and wear. Refinished stock is also fair with cracks, an absent section to the left of the breech, scratches, chips and dents. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerAmerican

ModelPercussion

TypeRifle

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge58

Barrel40 inch round

Finishbright

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionVery Dark - Heavy pitting throughout

Item LocationBedford, TX