Image Lot Price Description

418
$1,610.00

ALTERED TRYON MISSISSIPPI RIFLE. NSN. Cal. .58. 33” rnd bbl. The Tryon marked lockplate is dated 1844 and the remaining 2-3/4” stub of the bbl is dated 1848. The new forward portion of the bbl is marked “W. M. LARGE”. The cartouches are visible but not readable. The spare nipple remains in the patch box. The ramrod is a replacement. CONDITION: Light gray patina on cleaned metal surfaces with darker patina on the brass. Stock has been sanded and revarnished. Mechanically fine. From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. 4-54623 X12 (800-1,200)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005
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