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Lot 4286:Three American Muzzleloading Percussion Rifles

June 23rd, 2024|Bedford, TX

Lot 4286:Three American Muzzleloading Percussion Rifles

June 23rd, 2024|Bedford, TX

Estimated Price$1,000 - $1,600

A) G.A. Mayer Underhammer Rifle

"G.A.MAYER" maker marked top of barrel. Two George Mayers are listed as active gunmakers out of Lancaster, PA c. 1810-1820 and 1819-1838.

ConditionGood overall as refinished, with pitting visible underneath the finish, cracks, dents and scratches in the stock. The barrel is slightly loose against the stock, otherwise mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerAmerican

ModelPercussion

TypeRifle

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge40

Barrel35 1/2 inch octagon

Finishbrown

Stockmaple

Bore conditionSlight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting

Item LocationBedford, TX

B) G. Spangler Back Action Target Rifle

"G.SPANGLER/MONROE WIS." maker marked top of barrel. George Spangler was active in Monroe, Wisconsin c. 1844-1900. Includes a ball starter rod.

ConditionGood, with pitting, dents and freckling. Refinished wood is very good with a reglued small crack to the right of the upper tang, minor handling marks, and a small chipped section ahead of the left sideplate. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerAmerican

ModelHalf Stock

TypeRifle

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge45

Barrel27 7/8 inch octagon

Finishbrown/casehardened

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionSlight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting

Item LocationBedford, TX

C) George O. Leonard Back Action Target Rifle

"GEO.O.LEONARD/KEENE N.H." maker marked left quarter of barrel. George O. Leonard is listed as active out of Keene, New Hampshire c. 1859-1869. Includes a ball starter rod.

ConditionGood overall as refinished, with pitting visible underneath the finish, cracks, dents and scratches in the stock with an absent section around the percussion bolster. Trigger requires manual reset prior to cocking, otherwise mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerAmerican

ModelHalf Stock

TypeRifle

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge40

Barrel26 3/8 inch octagon

Finishbrown

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionSlight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting

Item LocationBedford, TX