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Lot #129
Lot #131

Lot 130: American Half Stock Rifle 40 Perc

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

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 24, 2015

Lot 130: American Half Stock Rifle 40 Perc

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

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 24, 2015

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,400
Price Realized:
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E. Loomis Marked Half Stock Percussion Target Rifle with German Silver Inlaid Decorated Stock

Manufacturer: American
Model: Half Stock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 40 Perc
Barrel:
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Item Views: 1256
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Catalog Page: 43
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% of the original finish with the balance mostly an attractive smooth brown patina. The brass a German silver decoration has an even aged patina. The wood is good with a cracked forearm and some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.



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