May 18, 2021 Early Arms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/18/2021
The full length octagon barrel features a hooked breech with a deeply engraved barrel tang and breech. The front sight is silver and the top flat near the breech is stamped "J. HENRY/ MAKER". The lock is also stamped "J. HENRY" in the center and features a roller frizzen. The walnut stock has a highly figured grip section and an iron trigger guard with an engraved pineapple finial. The brass tipped wooden ramrod appears to be original or at least period. CONDITION: Barrel shows very good markings and has some scattered pitting around the touch hole. Otherwise retains a mottled gray patina. Lock is a very good professional reconversion and retains a light gray surface. Furniture has also been polished and retains a gray surface. Stock is very good, with scattered minor bruises and marks from use. There is a thin sliver replaced along the barrel on the left side. A very attractive Pennsylvania dueling or target pistol of the early 19th Century. DMG
Caliber/Bore
.54 Smoothbore