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  • Auction Catalog #1046
  • Lot #4286
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Lot #4287

Lot 4286: Three American Muzzleloading Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 23, 2024

Lot 4286: Three American Muzzleloading Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 23, 2024

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,600

A) G.A. Mayer Underhammer Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 35 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 646
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Description:

"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.

Rating Definition:

Good 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.



B) G. Spangler Back Action Target Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Half Stock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 27 7/8 inch octagon
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 646
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Description:

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

Rating Definition:

Good, 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.



C) George O. Leonard Back Action Target Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Half Stock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 26 3/8 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 646
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Description:

"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.

Rating Definition:

Good 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.



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