GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
US MODEL 1805 HARPERS FERRY FLINTLOCK PISTOL, NEW TO MARKET, JUST DISCOVERED. HARPERS FERRY 1805 881 54 Cal. 54. This is considered among the most beautiful and aesthetically pleasing of American martial pistols. The prestigious American Society of Arms Collectors chose this gun in profile as their logo. These guns were made in pairs between 1806 and 1808 with a total production of about 4,000 guns with each gun of a pair having same serial number. This gun is in the normal configuration of other guns in this pattern with 10" rnd bbl, breech marked with raised eagle over "P" in a sunken oval behind a raised "US" in a sunken oval behind SN 881. 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". This gun appears all orig and authentic with excellent markings as can be seen in photos. The orig flint mechanism is complete and orig. The wood opposite the lock is marked with script inspector initials "V" over "JS" (James Stubblefield). This gun as noted is from Southern estate is not listed in "Harpers Ferry Arsenal and Joseph Perkin The Classic Arms of the Early Years", 2012, Hudak. This gun appears "as found" with exceptionally fine good markings. This would be a great addition to any collection. CONDITION: Very good overall with metal being gray overall with scattered areas of staining, rust and pitting, tool mark at breech unaffecting aesthetics. Brass mounts have light/medium mustard patina with numerous tiny dents and scratches. Markings on lock are well struck and all discernible. Bbl markings "US" “eaglehead” over P” and “881”are good and discernible. Stock is sound and solid with good discernible inspector marks opposite lock and Mechanically sound with smooth pitted bore. 52754-1 JS (15,000-20,000)