Collectible Antique Firearms Consigned for June 7 Online Proxybid Auction
Listed below are some guns we have consigned through Westsound Auctions for their upcoming June 7th Proxybid in-house auction. Due to the nature of these items, only the descriptions are posted here; please visit the auction website for photos and auction purchase regulations for these firearms. Thanks for looking!
The auction will be held simultaneously online through ProxyBid, which means you can bid in person at the auction, pre-bid online, or bid LIVE online through ProxyBid.
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Please note: these items are Lot #75, 76, 77 and 78
Circa 1920 Flobert Lifting Block Rifle
Lot # 75 (Sale Order: 75 of 268)
Caliber is .22 Flobert. Rifle is missing block so is unfireable. Belgian proof marks on barrel. Checkered stock. Barrel is 23 1/2 inches long - octagon. Nice patina. Missing front screw to stock. Stock has damage on both sides near breach. Ornate trigger guard. Great old collectible rifle. Definite wall-hanger. Would display beautifully in any cabin - office or den.
G R Douglas .40 Cal Black Powder Rifle -Customized
Lot # 76 (Sale Order: 76 of 268)
28 inch octagon barrel marked G R Douglas .40 Cal. Customized by J. O. Whalen Tucson AZ Circa 1970. Fancy cap box in stock. Multiple old parts. Has ramrod. Stock solid. Neat old percussian cap rifle.
Wm Craig Circa 1861-62 Bench Rifle - Muzzle Loader
Lot # 77 (Sale Order: 77 of 268)
Caliber unknown. 34 inch long octagon barrel marked Craig & Musgrave Pittsburgh on top. Barrel has wonderful patina. Target sights. Appears to have had custom sights installed long ago. Stock solid. Wonderfully curved butt plate. Appears to be original ramrod. Stock has expected wear but no visible cracks or loss other than wear to finish and occasional scratch. This rifle was built for accuracy and could be fired with the barrel resting on a bench. Great antique rifle. Purchased by Estate in Southern Indiana circa 1945. Extremely heavy at 16.2 pounds.
ADDED INFO 5/22/13 Markings “WM Craig” on breach block, “Cast Steel” “Craig & Musgrave Pittsburgh” on the top of the barrel. The Craig & Musgrave was used in 1861-1862.
J Griffith Circa 1850s Bench Rifle - Muzzle Loader
Lot # 78 (Sale Order: 78 of 268)
35 inch barrel stamped J Griffith Louisville Ky on barrel. Long distance sights. Heavy octagon barrel. Stock appears to have been shortened at some point. Stock is solid - no cracks or loss visible. Missing one trim piece on forestock. Original sight location has been filled. Curved butt. Wonderful old bench rifle. Meant to be fired with barrel resting on bench for stability. Very heavy at 20 1/2 pounds. Purchased by estate in Southern Indiana circa 1945.
ADDED INFO 5/22/13- Markings under the barrel and stock “Allen & Thurber” “Cast Steel” “L” over “D.C. ADDICKS”. Rear sight is not original. The barrel has three rear sight dove tail grooves. The first and third are filled with something and the rear sight is mounted over the second. The front sight shroud isn’t original. Top of barrel is marked with J. Griffith, Louisville, KY. “Allen & Thurber” was a manufacturer name used by Ethan Allen between 1837 and 1854. D.C Addicks is the name of a traditional gunmaker from the early 20th century and probably was the one to make the modifications on this one.
