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Lot #887
Lot #889

Lot 888: Four Percussion Single Barrel Long Arms

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: March 6, 2024

Lot 888: Four Percussion Single Barrel Long Arms

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: March 6, 2024

Estimated Price: $600 - $1,000
Price Realized:
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A) Shotgun Conversion of a Prussian Rifle-Musket

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion Shotgun
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 10
Barrel: 38 3/8 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1128
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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:

"MEHLIS/1856" marked lock.

B) Unknown Shotgun

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion Shotgun
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 36 1/4 inch part octagon
Finish: unknown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1128
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:

Birmingham proofed barrel, "LONDON" marked converted lock, and leather wrist wrap.

C) Belgian Small Bore Shotgun

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Percussion
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 50
Barrel: 27 3/4 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: beech
Item Views: 1128
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
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:

"Trade gun" of the sort made for Africa, Asia, and South America into the early 20th century. Around .45 caliber/50 bore.

D) Takedown "Buggy Rifle"

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 15 7/8 inch octagon
Finish: unknown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1128
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.

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

Description:

Detachable shoulder stock, "WOLFE &/GILLESPIE" marked lock. Includes a crate and powder flask.

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