TRYON CONTRACT MISSISSIPPI RIFLE.

TRYON CONTRACT MISSISSIPPI RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal 58. 33″ bbl. Of all the contracts for the Model 1841 Mississippi rifle, Tryon of Philadelphia is one of the scarcer and smaller contractors. This is a nice specimen with good markings and matching dates of “1848” on bbl and on lock. Bbl is inspected “JCB” and two good inspector cartouches are found on stock. The gun originally made in 54 cal. but was converted to 58 cal. for the Civil War. You are bidding on a beautiful complete example of a scarce contract of a Civil War Mississippi rifle that has a beautiful lock which is well marked and exhibits some original case colors. CONDITION: Lock exhibits muted case colors with very good markings. Bbl is brown/gray with scattered staining and pitting and traces of finish. Markings are good. Brass furniture is cleaned with discernible inspector marks on trigger guard, lock escutcheon and patchbox. Small US surcharge is visible on buttplate. Stock is sound with one large scratch through the “WAT” cartouche. Other small nicks, scrapes and gouges scattered. Iron tipped ramrod appears original, though there is a gap about 1″ from tip to shaft where put together. 4-35313 JS16 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	2367	$3,105.00	TRYON CONTRACT MISSISSIPPI RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal 58. 33″ bbl. Of all the contracts for the Model 1841 Mississippi rifle, Tryon of Philadelphia is one of the scarcer and smaller contractors. This is a nice specimen with good markings and matching dates of “1848” on bbl and on lock. Bbl is inspected “JCB” and two good inspector cartouches are found on stock. The gun originally made in 54 cal. but was converted to 58 cal. for the Civil War. You are bidding on a beautiful complete example of a scarce contract of a Civil War Mississippi rifle that has a beautiful lock which is well marked and exhibits some original case colors. CONDITION: Lock exhibits muted case colors with very good markings. Bbl is brown/gray with scattered staining and pitting and traces of finish. Markings are good. Brass furniture is cleaned with discernible inspector marks on trigger guard, lock escutcheon and patchbox. Small US surcharge is visible on buttplate. Stock is sound with one large scratch through the “WAT” cartouche. Other small nicks, scrapes and gouges scattered. Iron tipped ramrod appears original, though there is a gap about 1″ from tip to shaft where put together. 4-35313 JS16 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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