JOSEPH TONKS HALF-STOCK PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE.

JOSEPH TONKS HALF-STOCK PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 38. Fine Boston-made hunting/sporting rifle with 28″ med wt oct to rnd bbl with globe front sight and a beautiful spcl slot blank in rear seat and a fine elevation & windage adjustable lollipop tang sight. It has a back action lock that is engraved in period script in three lines “JOSEPH J. TONKS / MAKER / BOSTON”. Mounted in very nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut half stock with pewter forend tip & German-silver furniture with dbl set triggers. There is a small 2-pc patch box on right side of buttstock. Hammer has either been repaired or is an old replacement. Bottom of bbl has an iron rib with one iron guide, the second is missing with orig ramrod. PROVENANCE: Glenn Marsh Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Metal retains a medium brown patina with scattered fine surface rust. Bbl has a couple of dings by the breech plug. Stock has some grain checks on right side in front of lockplate, otherwise is sound with minor nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with scattered pitting. 4-59566 JR50 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	1521	$1,552.00	JOSEPH TONKS HALF-STOCK PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 38. Fine Boston-made hunting/sporting rifle with 28″ med wt oct to rnd bbl with globe front sight and a beautiful spcl slot blank in rear seat and a fine elevation & windage adjustable lollipop tang sight. It has a back action lock that is engraved in period script in three lines “JOSEPH J. TONKS / MAKER / BOSTON”. Mounted in very nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut half stock with pewter forend tip & German-silver furniture with dbl set triggers. There is a small 2-pc patch box on right side of buttstock. Hammer has either been repaired or is an old replacement. Bottom of bbl has an iron rib with one iron guide, the second is missing with orig ramrod. PROVENANCE: Glenn Marsh Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Metal retains a medium brown patina with scattered fine surface rust. Bbl has a couple of dings by the breech plug. Stock has some grain checks on right side in front of lockplate, otherwise is sound with minor nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with scattered pitting. 4-59566 JR50 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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