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Lot 281: Two American Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: January 10, 2024

Lot 281: Two American Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: January 10, 2024

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,200
Price Realized:
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A) Full Stock Sporting Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 36 inch heavy octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1186
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
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.

Description:

Lock marked "PHILADELPHIA".

B) N. Lewis Back Action Rifle

Manufacturer: N. Lewis
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 43
Barrel: 32 inch octagon
Finish: brown/bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1186
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
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.

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

Description:

Nelson Lewis was active c.1840s-1880s in Troy, New York,

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