Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Henry Molis Half Stock Long Rifle Leman Lock Plate
- Price realized
- $384
- Pre-sale estimate
- $300 – $500
- Hammer price
- $325
- Category
- Firearms & Militaria
- Sold
- June 25, 2022
- Sale
- WESTERN ART, NATIVE AMERICAN, FIREARMS -DAY 2
Lot description
Molis percussion half stock long rifle, Henry Molis Sr. (Germany, Iowa, 1816-1884), estimated 36 caliber, 36.25" octagonal rifled barrel with blade fixed front and rear sights, barrel marked "H. Molis", lightly scrolled engraved lock plate marked "Leman, Lanctr, Pa" (Henry E. Leman, Henry Leman Rifle Works, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 1812-1887), double set triggers, forend with pewter cap, brass fittings, wood in good condition, good strong action, limited visibility bore inspection appears to show good bore with strong rifling, overall approx. 52.25"l, 12.25lbs Start Price: $200.00
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.