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  • Auction Catalog #2084
  • Lot #934
Lot #933
Lot #935

Lot 934: Three Antique Muzzleloading Percussion Longarms

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: March 6, 2024

Lot 934: Three Antique Muzzleloading Percussion Longarms

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: March 6, 2024

Estimated Price: $500 - $900
Price Realized:
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A) Contemporary Pattern 1853 Enfield Musket with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 577
Barrel: 39 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1104
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Rating:

NF - FAIR- 0% - 40% with generally smooth finish, may have mild cleaning yet not deeply pitted, but well worn, replacement of minor parts may need mechanical adjustments, may have rust and may have corrosion pits which do not render article unsafe or inoperable. In working condition. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 0% - 40% gun.

Description:

Includes a socket bayonet (does not properly fit) and a broken hammer spring.

B) American Fowling Piece

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 33 7/8 inch part octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1104
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

What appears to be "J. HENRY/(illegible)" marked on the barrel and "G. GOULCHER" marked lock. Absent ramrod.

C) Potsdam Fowling Piece

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 72
Barrel: 23 1/8 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1104
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Shortened from musket length.

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