TRYON PERCUSSION HALF-STOCK RIFLE c. 1860s.

TRYON PERCUSSION HALF-STOCK RIFLE c. 1860s. SN NSN. Cal. 44 rifled with 7 grooves. 29-1/2″ oct bbl, front sight is set back 3/4″ from muzzle, rear sight is 4-3/4″ from breech, marked “TRYON PHILADA” on top flat. Lock is marked “CHANCE” under bolster. Balance of lock is engraved with floral scenes and has a dbl-set trigger. Furniture is brass and includes forend, both bbl key escutcheons, sgl screw sideplate, buttplate, triggerguard, toeplate, and 1″ oval escutcheon located midway between triggerguard and toeplate. “TRYON” is marked under finial of patchbox. Consignor has stated that the underside of the bbl is marked “W.D. Cherignton and D.I. Grimes” who were both bbl makers in northeastern Pennsylvania and also states that the brass patchbox was done in the Allentown, PA style. PROVENANCE: R. Sadler Collection. CONDITION: Very Good condition. Stress cracks that do not affect the soundness of the stock are 1″ located behind lock escutcheon, 3/8″ located in front of lock escutcheon, 3/4″ located at right side escutcheon, and a 1/4 and 1″ both located on the forward right escutcheon. Metal is also in very good condition with only moderate pitting around the cone. 4-31983 PS44 (1,500-2,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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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	1574	$0.00	TRYON PERCUSSION HALF-STOCK RIFLE c. 1860s. SN NSN. Cal. 44 rifled with 7 grooves. 29-1/2″ oct bbl, front sight is set back 3/4″ from muzzle, rear sight is 4-3/4″ from breech, marked “TRYON PHILADA” on top flat. Lock is marked “CHANCE” under bolster. Balance of lock is engraved with floral scenes and has a dbl-set trigger. Furniture is brass and includes forend, both bbl key escutcheons, sgl screw sideplate, buttplate, triggerguard, toeplate, and 1″ oval escutcheon located midway between triggerguard and toeplate. “TRYON” is marked under finial of patchbox. Consignor has stated that the underside of the bbl is marked “W.D. Cherignton and D.I. Grimes” who were both bbl makers in northeastern Pennsylvania and also states that the brass patchbox was done in the Allentown, PA style. PROVENANCE: R. Sadler Collection. CONDITION: Very Good condition. Stress cracks that do not affect the soundness of the stock are 1″ located behind lock escutcheon, 3/8″ located in front of lock escutcheon, 3/4″ located at right side escutcheon, and a 1/4 and 1″ both located on the forward right escutcheon. Metal is also in very good condition with only moderate pitting around the cone. 4-31983 PS44 (1,500-2,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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