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Lot 619: Eleven Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 22, 2019

Lot 619: Eleven Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 22, 2019

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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A) Unmarked Contemporary Kentucky Style Flintlock Rifle

Manufacturer: Kentucky
Model: Flintlock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 54
Barrel: 42 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1851
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Rating:

ND - VERY GOOD- in working condition, 80% finish or better, appreciable wear on working surfaces 80% - 89%, no corrosion or pitting, minor surface dents or scratches. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 80% - 89% gun.

Description:

B) Unmarked Contemporary Kentucky Style Flintlock Rifle

Manufacturer: Kentucky
Model: Flintlock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 52
Barrel: 42 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 1851
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Rating:

NC - FINE- All original finish 90% - 94% or better, some dings in wood wear commensurable with percent of finish. In working order.

Description:

C) U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1873
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-70
Barrel: 32 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1851
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

"1882" dated cartouche. With bayonet.

D) U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1873
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-70
Barrel: 32 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1851
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

With bayonet. Hammer replaced with brass flintlock style piece which functions as an original hammer would.

E) Remington Rolling Block Rifle

Manufacturer: Remington Arms Inc
Model: Rolling Block-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 52
Barrel: 36 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1851
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

Cartouche on both left and right wrist. "5B" marked on heel.

F) U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1873
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-70
Barrel: 29 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1851
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

"MASS" stamped above chamber. With bayonet.

G) U.S. Harper's Ferry Marked Model 1855 Percussion Rifle

Manufacturer: Harpers Ferry Armory Muskets And Carbines
Model: 1855-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 58 percussion
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1851
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Rating:

ND - VERY GOOD- in working condition, 80% finish or better, appreciable wear on working surfaces 80% - 89%, no corrosion or pitting, minor surface dents or scratches. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 80% - 89% gun.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

"1858" dated lock. With leather sling.

H) Tower Marked Ferguson Style Flintlock Rifle

Manufacturer: Tower
Model: Flintlock
Type: Musket
Gauge: 64
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1851
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Rating:

NG - POOR- major or minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm in its present state. Finish obscured by heavy cleaning, rust or corrosion.

Description:

Action needs work.

I) U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Fencing Musket with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: Trapdoor
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-70
Barrel: 24 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1851
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Rating:

OG - POOR- major or minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm in its present state.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

"SWP/1882" cartouche on the left side. Barrel is plugged at muzzle. With bayonet.

J) Harrington & Richardson Copy of a Springfield Model 1873 Officer's Model Trapdoor Rifle

Manufacturer: Harrington & Richardson Inc
Model: 1873 Trapdoor
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-70
Barrel: 26 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1851
Serial Number:
Class: Modern Long Gun
Rating:

NB - EXCELLENT- near new condition 95% - 98%, used but little, no noticeable marring of wood or metal, bluing near perfect (some wear at muzzle or sharp edges can be expected).

Description:

K) U.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine with 'Model 1890' Alterations

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1873
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 45-70
Barrel: 22 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1851
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

"1886" dated cartouche.

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