$250
Two Joab Hapgood Half-stock Rifles, c. mid-19th century, a .50 caliber rifle with a walnut stock (damage), lock marked "LONDON/WARRANTED," barrel marked "J. HAPGOOD SHREWSBURY," barrel lg. 33 7/8; and a .50 caliber rifle with a walnut stock, brass patch box and fittings with German silver inlays, lock marked "JOS GOLCHER," barrel marked "J. HAPGOOD/SHREWSBURY, barrel lg. 28 in. Estimate $400-600 First rifle has some stock damage, second rifle has some dings and nicks in the stock with some light loss in front of the lock, and the lock functions but needs a little bit of work to function properly. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2020-03-18
