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Lot #348
Lot #350

Lot 349: Four Muzzleloading Long Guns

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 21, 2025

Lot 349: Four Muzzleloading Long Guns

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 21, 2025

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,500
Price Realized:
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A) Flintlock "Poor Boy Smooth Rifle"

Manufacturer: American
Model: Flintlock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 58
Barrel: 47 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1174
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is dark and has oxidation/pitting.
Description:

Appears to be largely 19th century components. "LONDON/WARRANTED" marked lock.

Rating Definition:

Poor as assembled with mix of dark brown patina and applied finish, oxidation, pitting, reconverted lock, cracks and chips in the stock, and moderate wear. Mechanically needs work.



B) Flintlock American Long Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Flintlock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 38
Barrel: 43 3/4 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 1174
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is dark and has oxidation/pitting and distinct rifling.
Description:

No identifying markings. Appears to have a 19th century lock and barrel.

Rating Definition:

Fair as assembled with mix of dark patina and applied finish, oxidation, pitting, reconverted lock, some chips and cracks in the stock, absent barrel pins, and moderate wear. Mechanically fine.



C) B. Coalman Percussion Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 38
Barrel: 40 inch octagon
Finish: unknown
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 1174
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is dark and has oxidation/pitting and distinct rifling.
Description:

"B COALMAN" marked barrel, likely for Bartley Coalman/Coleman of Ohio in the mid-19th century. "George/Goulcher" lock.

Rating Definition:

Fair as refinished with mix of dark brown patina and applied finish, replacement/added furniture, and moderate overall wear including cracks, chips, and repairs in the stock. Mechanically fine.



D) S. Small Percussion Rifle

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 26 3/4 inch octagon
Finish: unknown
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 1174
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is dark and has oxidation/pitting and visible rifling.
Description:

Marked "S. SMALL" on top of the barrel for Samuel Small of New Lisbon, Ohio, in the mid-19th century.

Rating Definition:

Good as rebuilt with mostly gray patina, oxidation, pitting, and moderate wear. Mechanically fine.



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