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  • Lot #2106
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Lot 2106: Three Native American Style Modified and Decorated Long Guns

Three Native American Style Modified and Decorated Percussion Long Guns

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 22, 2025

Lot 2106: Three Native American Style Modified and Decorated Long Guns

Three Native American Style Modified and Decorated Percussion Long Guns

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 22, 2025

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) Half-Stock Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 34 5/8 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 821
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is darkened with pitting/oxidation and visible rifling.
Description:

Manufactured c. mid 19th century with later Native American style brass tack decorations, rawhide repair around wrist, rawhide wrapped forward grip area, and a leather patch protecting the breech area.

Rating Definition:

Fair, with dark brown patina, re-soldered ramrod pipes, pieces absent/repaired, pitting, and wood with repairs, cracks, and chips absent. Mechanically functions intermittently with trigger set.



B) "Blanket Gun" Style Carbine

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 28
Barrel: 21 inch part round
Finish: bright/brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 821
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is darkened with pitting/oxidation and no visible rifling.
Description:

Manufactured in "blanket gun" configuration from mixed 19th century parts including a Hall carbine barrel, Native American style brass tack decoration, ramrod absent.

Rating Definition:

Fair, with mixed brown/grey patina, pitting/oxidation, and period modified wood with repairs, filler, and cracks. Mechanically needs adjustment.



C) Back Action "Blanket" Type Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 38
Barrel: 17 7/8 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 821
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is darkened with pitting/oxidation and visible rifling.
Description:

Converted to back action percussion lock with light engraving, barrel and stock shortened to "blanket gun" type configuration, Native American style brass tack decoration, rear sight moved and front sight absent, patchbox lid absent, some handmade replacement parts.

Rating Definition:

Fair as period modified to "blanket gun" configuration, with mostly dark patina, some mild flash pitting, scattered light oxidation, and period modified wood with splices, repairs, cracks, and chips. Mechanically functions.



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