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Lot 337:Three Half-Stock Percussion Rifles

July 10th, 2024|Rock Island, IL

Lot 337:Three Half-Stock Percussion Rifles

July 10th, 2024|Rock Island, IL

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Three Half-Stock Percussion Rifles

A) Half-Stock Rifle

Barrel unmarked. "R.W. BIDDLE & Co/WARRANTED" lock.

ConditionFair overall as refinished, handling marks, spotting/pitting, stock is chipped around the lock plate. Mechanically poor, action doesn't cock and bore is obstructed.

Details

ManufacturerUnknown

ModelPercussion

TypeRifle

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge32

Barrel36 inch octagon

Finishunknown

Stockcurly maple

Bore conditionVery Dark - Heavy pitting throughout

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Views1255

B) Half-Stock Target Rifle

The barrel is marked "D.A. BESWICK" and "R. NELSON" on top and has a "B. LOSEY" mark on the right and "H. PIERCE" lock.

ConditionGood overall as refinished, handling marks, scattered spotting. Mechanically fair.

Details

ManufacturerAmerican

ModelHalf Stock

TypeRifle

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge34

Barrel32 inch octagon

Finishblue/casehardened/German silver/brass

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionSlight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Views1255

C) Half-Stock Rifle

Unsigned.

ConditionFair overall as refinished, handling marks, spotting/pitting, stock cracked around the receiver. Mechanically poor, does not hold cock.

Details

ManufacturerUnknown

ModelPercussion Rifle

TypeRifle

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge36

Barrel31 3/8 inch octagon

Finishbrown

Stockmaple

Bore conditionSlight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Views1255

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