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Lot #178
Lot #180

Lot 179: Four Pump Air-Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 9, 2023

Lot 179: Four Pump Air-Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 9, 2023

Estimated Price: $500 - $800
Price Realized:
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A) Quackenbush No. 5 Air-Rifle

Manufacturer: None
Model: None
Type: Other
Gauge: 177
Barrel: 17 5/8 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 507
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Other
Bore Condition: Shiny - Very little wear
Rating:

OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Numbered "920". Stock cracked. Note: All state and local laws apply. FFL transfer required for individuals in Illinois, New Jersey, Rhode Island as well as various cities/counties where regulations apply. Provenance: The Robert D. Beeman Collection

B) Gem-Type Air-Rifle

Manufacturer: None
Model: None
Type: Other
Gauge: 177
Barrel: 17 3/4 inch part octagon
Finish: blue/nickel
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 507
Serial Number:
Class: Other
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
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.

Description:

Numbered "39". Marked "Patent" on top of barrel. Note: All state and local laws apply. FFL transfer required for individuals in Illinois, New Jersey, Rhode Island as well as various cities/counties where regulations apply. Provenance: The Robert D. Beeman Collection

C) Gem-Type Air-Rifle

Manufacturer: None
Model: None
Type: Other
Gauge: 177
Barrel: 17 5/8 inch part octagon
Finish: blue/nickel
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 507
Serial Number:
Class: Other
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
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.

Description:

Numbered "47". Marked "Patent" on top of barrel. Note: All state and local laws apply. FFL transfer required for individuals in Illinois, New Jersey, Rhode Island as well as various cities/counties where regulations apply. Provenance: The Robert D. Beeman Collection

D) Gem-Type Air-Rifle

Manufacturer: None
Model: None
Type: Other
Gauge: 8 mm
Barrel: 17 3/4 inch part octagon
Finish: blue/nickel
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 507
Serial Number:
Class: Other
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
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.

Description:

Numbered "301". With papers. Note: All state and local laws apply. FFL transfer required for individuals in Illinois, New Jersey, Rhode Island as well as various cities/counties where regulations apply. Item may not be sold or transferred to individuals in Delaware. Provenance: The Robert D. Beeman Collection

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