GUN SPRING 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2017
KENTUCKY RIFLE MADE BY TRYON OF PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA.TRYON & GETZKENTUCKY RIFLENSN45Cal. 45. 39" oct bbl. Full maple stock. Brass furniture. Pierced patchbox and pierced toe plate. Bbl is marked "TRYON PHILADa" Lock is marked warrantied. Bbl pins have brass escutcheons. Cheek piece has oval disk inlaid. Wrist has shamrock-like decoration. Trigger guard is faceted. Double set triggers. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl shows a deep brown patina overall. Makers mark is clear. Lock also shows a deep gray brown patina with legible markings. Stock is very good with no major cracks or breaks. Brass furniture remains unpolished and shows a rich mustard brown patina. A very attractive late percussion Kentucky rifle circa 1830 to 1840. 31377-7 TEP (2,000-3,000)