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  • Lot #2319
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Lot 2319: Four Antique Long Guns

Four Antique Long Guns

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: October 5, 2024

Lot 2319: Four Antique Long Guns

Four Antique Long Guns

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: October 5, 2024

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $1,900
Price Realized:
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A) Full-Stock Percussion Rifle

Manufacturer: J. Henry & Son
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 38 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 1134
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Description:

"J. HENRY/& SON" marked lock from the mid-19th century.

Rating Definition:

Fair as assembled with some refinished parts, mild pitting, cracks and repairs in the stock, and general moderate wear. Mechanically fine.



B) Gillespie Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun

Manufacturer: English
Model: Percussion
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 31 1/4 inch solid rib
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1134
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Description:

Manufactured c. mid-19th century. Birmingham proofs.

Rating Definition:

Good as refinished with some light oxidation, general mild overall wear, and some chips in the stock. Mechanically fine.



C) Back Action Percussion Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 38
Barrel: 32 3/4 inch octagon
Finish: unknown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1134
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Description:

Unsigned barrel. "JAS GOLCHER" lock.

Rating Definition:

Good as assembled from mixed parts with gray and brown patina and mild oxidation on the barrel and lock, aged patina on the furniture, and general mild overall wear, including some cracks in the stock and filled holes from mounting a peep sight.



D) Egyptian Snider Smoothbore Carbine

Manufacturer: English
Model: Snider
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 62
Barrel: 25 1/2 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1134
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Description:

Manufactured in the latter part of the 19th century.

Rating Definition:

Good with gray and brown patina, some rib separation, mild pitting, refinished stock, and general mild overall wear. Mechanically fine.



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