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  • Auction Catalog #5009
  • Lot #21
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Lot #22

Lot 21: Two W.L. Hudson Half-Stock Percussion Rifles

Lot 21: Two W.L. Hudson Half-Stock Percussion Rifles

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A) W.L. Hudson Half-Stock Rifle

Manufacturer: American
Model: Half Stock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 48
Barrel: 35 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 477
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is darkened with worn rifling and oxidation/pitting.
Description:

"W L HUDSON/MAKER/CIN O" marked barrel. William L. Hudson Sr. (1812-1861) worked in Cincinnati, Ohio, in the antebellum era and beginning of the Civil War.

Rating Definition:

Good with dark brown patina, oxidation, pitting, and moderate wear inlcuding cracks and slivers absent from the stock. Mechanically functions.



B) Engraved Large Caliber W.L. Hudson Percussion Rifle

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 58
Barrel: 33 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 477
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and has distinct rifling and minor oxidation.
Description:

"W. L. HUDSON CINCINATTI O" marked barrel and "W L HUDSON" marked lock.

Rating Definition:

Fair overall brown patina, pitting, some replacement small parts, and refinished stock with cracks. Mechanically functions.



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