UNIDENTIFIED MODEL 1798 CONTRACT RIFLE.

UNIDENTIFIED MODEL 1798 CONTRACT RIFLE. Cal. 72. 41-3/4” rnd. bbl. Walnut stock. There are no readable markings on lockplate. Stock, bbl length and lock are of the Model 1816 style, but triggerguard, buttplate, swivels, and reconversion lock parts are of the 1798 style. Buttplate is dated 1804. “JOSEPH NICHOLS 16 R” is engraved in script on rear of triggerguard. He has not been identified. Swing swivels are missing and ramrod is a replacement. CONDITION: Rust brown patina overall with some heat marks on lockplate. Stock has several cracks at butt with some signs of light cleaning. Mechanically good. 4-30893 FS9 (2,500-3,000)

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
	44	$0.00	UNIDENTIFIED MODEL 1798 CONTRACT RIFLE. Cal. 72. 41-3/4” rnd. bbl. Walnut stock. There are no readable markings on lockplate. Stock, bbl length and lock are of the Model 1816 style, but triggerguard, buttplate, swivels, and reconversion lock parts are of the 1798 style. Buttplate is dated 1804. “JOSEPH NICHOLS 16 R” is engraved in script on rear of triggerguard. He has not been identified. Swing swivels are missing and ramrod is a replacement. CONDITION: Rust brown patina overall with some heat marks on lockplate. Stock has several cracks at butt with some signs of light cleaning. Mechanically good. 4-30893 FS9 (2,500-3,000) 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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