RICKETS PERCUSSION HALF-STOCK RIFLE.

RICKETS PERCUSSION HALF-STOCK RIFLE. Cal. 60. NSN. 33” oct bbl. Walnut stock. Marked “J.RICKETS” faintly on top of bbl, “J & W. ASTON” on engraved lockplate. 4-pc brass patchbox has 3 screws in finial and 3 nails in each sideplate. Spring-loaded without a positive catch. John Rickets worked in Mansfield, Ohio, from about 1850 into the 1890s. CONDITION: Smooth brown patina on bbl and lock. Hammer nose was replaced during period of use. Stock has been repaired around lock and a 3/8” x 1-1/2” chip is missing ahead of lockplate. Mechanically good. 4-30252 FS47 (1,500-2,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	336	$2,300.00	RICKETS PERCUSSION HALF-STOCK RIFLE. Cal. 60. NSN. 33” oct bbl. Walnut stock. Marked “J.RICKETS” faintly on top of bbl, “J & W. ASTON” on engraved lockplate. 4-pc brass patchbox has 3 screws in finial and 3 nails in each sideplate. Spring-loaded without a positive catch. John Rickets worked in Mansfield, Ohio, from about 1850 into the 1890s. CONDITION: Smooth brown patina on bbl and lock. Hammer nose was replaced during period of use. Stock has been repaired around lock and a 3/8” x 1-1/2” chip is missing ahead of lockplate. Mechanically good. 4-30252 FS47 (1,500-2,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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