TRYON HALF-STOCK PERCUSSION RIFLE.

TRYON HALF-STOCK PERCUSSION RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 52 rifled with 7 grooves. 35″ oct bbl, front sight 1-1/2″ from muzzle, rear sight is 7-1/2″ from breech, marked “TRYON PHILADA” on top and tang is held by two screws. Lock marked “TRUIT BROS./& CO.” in two lines beneath side drum. Back of lock has some light engraving. Lock is held by two screws with small brass escutcheons opposite the lock. Forend tip is made of pewter. Triggerguard and buttplate are made of brass, as are the toeplate and patchbox, which are engraved. Gun is stocked in curly maple. Consignor believes this gun was possibly stocked in Elk County by Sink or Brockway. PROVENANCE: R. Sadler Collection. CONDITION: Very Good. No heavy pitting. Several minor stress cracks between 1″ and 3″ long and originating at the forend tip, sgl bbl key, and front of lock, not affecting overall soundness of the gun. Over time, lower part of patchbox has lifted away from stock and will need some TLC, as will the juncture of the buttplate and toeplate. 4-31984 PS41 (1,000-1,500)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1575	$0.00	TRYON HALF-STOCK PERCUSSION RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 52 rifled with 7 grooves. 35″ oct bbl, front sight 1-1/2″ from muzzle, rear sight is 7-1/2″ from breech, marked “TRYON PHILADA” on top and tang is held by two screws. Lock marked “TRUIT BROS./& CO.” in two lines beneath side drum. Back of lock has some light engraving. Lock is held by two screws with small brass escutcheons opposite the lock. Forend tip is made of pewter. Triggerguard and buttplate are made of brass, as are the toeplate and patchbox, which are engraved. Gun is stocked in curly maple. Consignor believes this gun was possibly stocked in Elk County by Sink or Brockway. PROVENANCE: R. Sadler Collection. CONDITION: Very Good. No heavy pitting. Several minor stress cracks between 1″ and 3″ long and originating at the forend tip, sgl bbl key, and front of lock, not affecting overall soundness of the gun. Over time, lower part of patchbox has lifted away from stock and will need some TLC, as will the juncture of the buttplate and toeplate. 4-31984 PS41 (1,000-1,500) 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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