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  • Lot #2428
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Lot 2428: Two Antique American Percussion Longarms

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 22, 2025

Lot 2428: Two Antique American Percussion Longarms

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 22, 2025

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,200
Price Realized:
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A) U.S. Springfield Model 1816 Musket Modified to Rifled Carbine Configuration

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1816
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 25 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 471
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is darkened with pitting/oxidation and faint rifling.
Description:

"1820" dated lock and barrel tang, barrel and stock shortened, converted to percussion and rifled, folding ladder rear sight installed, ramrod absent.

Rating Definition:

Good as converted, with mostly brown patina, a few patches of light pitting, and a few hairline cracks and scattered minor handling marks on the refinished wood. Mechanically fine.



B) J. Paulus Marked Rifle in Canoe/Blanket Gun Configuration

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 16 5/8 inch heavy octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 471
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is darkened with light pitting/oxidation and distinct rifling.
Description:

Top barrel flat marked "J: PAULUS" and "1471", barrel and stock shortened with front sight reinstalled, rear sight elevator absent.

Rating Definition:

Good as reconfigured, with some of the original finish, some light pitting/oxidation, and a few cracks, chips, and dings in the wood. Mechanically does not hold at full cock.



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