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Lot 289: Two American Single Shot Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: March 6, 2024

Lot 289: Two American Single Shot Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: March 6, 2024

Estimated Price: $500 - $950
Price Realized:
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A) Brown Manufacturing Co. Merrill Patent Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Brown Manufacturing Co
Model: Merrill Patent-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 58
Barrel: 35 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1489
Item Interest: Average
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

B) U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1855 Percussion Rifle

Manufacturer: Harpers Ferry Armory Muskets And Carbines
Model: 1855-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 58
Barrel: 32 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1489
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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:

Lock dated "1860". Hammer retaining screw absent, primer door broken off and absent, and the hammer does not have tension on it.

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