DELICATE H. WRIGHT HALF-STOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE.

DELICATE H. WRIGHT HALF-STOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE. Cal 42. Fine little rifle with 37” oct bbl, German silver front sight and fixed rear sight. There is a Roman Numeral “VII” behind the rear sight and the makers name is stamped on the top flat. The bbl has an iron rib down the bottom with two brass guides and a simple brass nosepipe with brass tipped rammer. The sideplate is brass and a half moon shaped with light edge decorations. The trigger guard is simple and typical of the period with brass buttplate and toeplate. The stock is very delicate and small with a tiny wrist and small cheek piece and pewter nose cap. The lockplate is unmarked with light engraving. There is a cup around the nipple, has DBL set triggers, and is without patchbox. CONDITION: Very fine. Iron retains a smooth even dark brown patina and the brass a light mellow patina. Stock is sound and retains most of an old refinish. 4-50528 JR131 (2,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	481	$805.00	DELICATE H. WRIGHT HALF-STOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE. Cal 42. Fine little rifle with 37” oct bbl, German silver front sight and fixed rear sight. There is a Roman Numeral “VII” behind the rear sight and the makers name is stamped on the top flat. The bbl has an iron rib down the bottom with two brass guides and a simple brass nosepipe with brass tipped rammer. The sideplate is brass and a half moon shaped with light edge decorations. The trigger guard is simple and typical of the period with brass buttplate and toeplate. The stock is very delicate and small with a tiny wrist and small cheek piece and pewter nose cap. The lockplate is unmarked with light engraving. There is a cup around the nipple, has DBL set triggers, and is without patchbox. CONDITION: Very fine. Iron retains a smooth even dark brown patina and the brass a light mellow patina. Stock is sound and retains most of an old refinish. 4-50528 JR131 (2,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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