12 GA SIDE-BY-SIDE TRYON PERCUSSION SHOTGUN.

12 GA SIDE-BY-SIDE TRYON PERCUSSION SHOTGUN. SN NSN. Cal. 12ga. 34-1/8″ bbls, marked on the rib “TRYON MERRICK”. Ramrod is org to gun. Underneath, both bbls are Birmingham post-1813 proofs. Silver strip at back of rib next to a sunken cartouche that is unreadable. Both back action locks are marked “TRYON/& MERRICK & CO.” which dates the gun since Tryon and Merrick were only in business from 1832 to 1837. Both lockplates are engraved with floral designs which match that on the buttplate tang and triggerguard. Gun also has 3/4″ long unmarked silver escutcheon behind the bbl tang. Wrist and trigger area is nicely checkered. There is also a brass daisy-shaped escutcheon mounted midway between triggerguard and buttplate. PROVENANCE: R. Sadler Collection. CONDITION: Very Good. Wood is overall in very good condition with a minor crack that has been nicely glued above the right side bbl key. Metal is dark patina with pitting at breech. 4-31981 PS38 (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
	1580	$402.00	12 GA SIDE-BY-SIDE TRYON PERCUSSION SHOTGUN. SN NSN. Cal. 12ga. 34-1/8″ bbls, marked on the rib “TRYON MERRICK”. Ramrod is org to gun. Underneath, both bbls are Birmingham post-1813 proofs. Silver strip at back of rib next to a sunken cartouche that is unreadable. Both back action locks are marked “TRYON/& MERRICK & CO.” which dates the gun since Tryon and Merrick were only in business from 1832 to 1837. Both lockplates are engraved with floral designs which match that on the buttplate tang and triggerguard. Gun also has 3/4″ long unmarked silver escutcheon behind the bbl tang. Wrist and trigger area is nicely checkered. There is also a brass daisy-shaped escutcheon mounted midway between triggerguard and buttplate. PROVENANCE: R. Sadler Collection. CONDITION: Very Good. Wood is overall in very good condition with a minor crack that has been nicely glued above the right side bbl key. Metal is dark patina with pitting at breech. 4-31981 PS38 (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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