November 3 & 4, 2026 Online Only Firearms
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Lot #1030:
(A) US MODEL 1842 NAVY PERCUSSION PISTOL BY AMES.
The Ames Navy issue pistol was made from 1842 through 1846, this example is a second type dated 1844. The lock is faintly stamped "AMES / SPRINGFIELD / MASS" with "USN / 1844". Left side of barrel breech shows inspector stamp "RP" along with a proof "P". 1-piece walnut stock with swivel ramrod, brass barrel band, brass trigger guard, and grip cap. CONDITION: Fine. The browned barrel shows some wiped on blue finish over cleaned oxidation spotting. Brass is toned. Stocks shows some heavy repairs on the underside, with a split still visible at the barrel band. Mechanically sound. Bore exhibits some typical roughness. PROVENANCE: Ex. Castlerock Museum.
Caliber/Bore
.54 Smoothbore