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Lot 71: Unknown Miquelet Rifle 55

Scarce Gold Inlaid Miquelet, with Elaborate Silver Overlaid Stock and Unique Ivory Buttstock

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2010

Lot 71: Unknown Miquelet Rifle 55

Scarce Gold Inlaid Miquelet, with Elaborate Silver Overlaid Stock and Unique Ivory Buttstock

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2010

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $5,000
Price Realized:
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Scarce Gold Inlaid Miquelet, with Elaborate Silver Overlaid Stock and Unique Ivory Buttstock

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Miquelet
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 55
Barrel: 39 inch round
Finish: bright/ brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1017
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 22
Class: Antique
Description:

Blade front and fixed notch and peep sights, with a gold triple border around the muzzle, five silver barrel bands (one engraved), and inlaid gold patterns around the front sight and one the breech and tang, with the breech inlays integrating a pair of gold proof stamps. Further gold inlay is present on the lock fittings, with a knob trigger. Smooth straight grip stock, with an iron ramrod, a set of wedge escutcheons (wedges not included), extensive pierced through and engraved silver plate overlay, a silver band around the butt, and a solid 3 1/4" long, 1 7/10" thick ivory buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Very good, with strong traces of a Damascus pattern on the barrel, with spotting and a few areas of dark patina. A darker patina is present on the lock hardware, with the upper jaw absent from the hammer. Gold is strong, with a few small areas of flaking. A few cracks are present on the barrel bands. Stock is good, with an absent tip, minor cracks and pressure dents, and attractive grain. Ivory is fine, with a few small chips, minor age cracks and fine mixed color.



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