GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
RARE AND FINE IDENTIFIED MODEL 1805 HARPER''S FERRY FLINTLOCK PISTOL. HARPERS FERRY 1805 626 54 Cal. 54. 10" rnd bbl, breech marked with raised eagle over “P” in a sunken oval behind a raised “US” in a sunken oval behind SN 626. Lock is marked “HARPERS/FERRY/1807" in vertical arcs behind cock. Under the pan is a spread-winged eagle facing toward the cock over “US”. The lock is orig flint, and all parts appear orig. The wood opposite the lock shows light cartouche inspector’s mark “V/CW” (Charles Williams). The escutcheon opposite lock the is engraved "CAPT. GEO MOORE". This is a very nice example of an orig flint 1805 Harper''s Ferry pistol with crisp markings. CONDITION: Gun appears orig and complete in "as found" attic condition. Metal overall is brown/plum & uncleaned. Lock and bbl markings are all very discernible, though cartouche is light. Stock is sound & solid with hand worn patina. Brass tip ramrod appears orig to time of use. Mechanically gun is sound, functioning with smooth pitted bore. 49565-1 JS (10,000-15,000)