September 10-12, 2019 Field & Range Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/12/2019
Half stock rifle made by George Tryon of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania circa 1850. Hand engraved Golcher style back action percussion lock with double set trigger control. Rifled patent breech octagonal barrel stamped "Tryon Phila" with rifle sights and engraved tang. Curly maple stock with German silver hardware including a beautifully engraved four piece "keyhole" finial patchbox with five piercings, engraved toeplate with push button release, engraved triggger guard and buttplate. Gun also features a squirrel sitting on a log inlay on the cheek, a name plate engraved with "Jas Kelly" and 7 other silver inlays. Fine line checkered wrist carving. Original half stock configuration with two flat barrel keys in proper position. Hardwood ramrod with silver tailpipe and iron ramrod pipes. Beautifully made rifle. CONDITON: Overall good condition retaining an excellent aged patina on metal parts. Wood has 80% original dark piano finish remaining with minor usage and handling marks. No visible repairs or restoration. Mechanically sound. From the Robert Sadler Collection.