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Lot #135
Lot #137

Lot 136: Unknown Percussion Rifle 40

E. Loomis Marked Half Stock Percussion Rifle with German Silver Inlaid Stock

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 20, 2012

Lot 136: Unknown Percussion Rifle 40

E. Loomis Marked Half Stock Percussion Rifle with German Silver Inlaid Stock

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 20, 2012

Estimated Price: $850 - $1,400
Price Realized:
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E. Loomis Marked Half Stock Percussion Rifle with German Silver Inlaid Stock

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 28 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1265
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 45
Class: Antique
Description:

Globe front sight, dovetail slot for a rear sight, and a folding tang peep sight with the top of the barrel marked "E. LOOMIS". According to firearms expert Frank Sellers in AMERICAN GUNSMITHS, E. Loomis was a gunsmith from Mt. Morris, New York. Sellers also identifies Earl Loomis who was also a New York gunsmith. Scroll engraved lock plate and hammer and light engraved brass buttplate and trigger guard. The stock has several German silver inlays including a stag, dog and fox. The engraved patch box is German silver.

Rating Definition:

Very good. The barrel retains 20% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The brass has an even aged patina. The wood is good with a cracked forearm and some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.



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