NICE HALF STOCK PERCUSSION KENTUCKY RIFLE.

NICE HALF STOCK PERCUSSION KENTUCKY RIFLE. Cal 40. Long bbl rifle with 42” oct bbl, early style sights with a “VI” behind the rear sight and the name “EVAN —NSON” on the top flat. The first 3 letter of the last name are illegible. The lockplate is game scene engraved with the name “S & W.C BIDDLE & CO/PHILADELPHIA”. The bottom of the bbl has an iron rib that is lightly engraved with 2 brass guides. The stock is moderately figured maple with brass nosecap, trigger guard and buttplate. The top and bottom edges of the buttstock are lightly incise carved. It has 12 German silver geometric inlays that are lightly engraved around the edges. There is also a rectangular German silver wear plate on the forestock. The front retainer pin is missing. It has DBL set triggers and a replacement ramrod. CONDITION: Bbl and lockplate are a light gray patina, having been cleaned a long time ago. Brass is a light mellow patina. Stock is sound and retains most of an old finish. 4-50800 JR73 (800-1,200)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

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
	482	$747.00	NICE HALF STOCK PERCUSSION KENTUCKY RIFLE. Cal 40. Long bbl rifle with 42” oct bbl, early style sights with a “VI” behind the rear sight and the name “EVAN —NSON” on the top flat. The first 3 letter of the last name are illegible. The lockplate is game scene engraved with the name “S & W.C BIDDLE & CO/PHILADELPHIA”. The bottom of the bbl has an iron rib that is lightly engraved with 2 brass guides. The stock is moderately figured maple with brass nosecap, trigger guard and buttplate. The top and bottom edges of the buttstock are lightly incise carved. It has 12 German silver geometric inlays that are lightly engraved around the edges. There is also a rectangular German silver wear plate on the forestock. The front retainer pin is missing. It has DBL set triggers and a replacement ramrod. CONDITION: Bbl and lockplate are a light gray patina, having been cleaned a long time ago. Brass is a light mellow patina. Stock is sound and retains most of an old finish. 4-50800 JR73 (800-1,200) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 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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