November 3-4, 2017 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/4/2017
Little is known about this unique system, where the entire mechanism is contained within the hammer, mounted on a side-lug converted Model 1836 pistol. Round smoothbore steel barrel is stamped "US/JH/P/B" near breech, on left side and has a small brass half moon front sight and oval rear sight mounted on the tang. Flat lockplate with beveled edges and rounded tail section, stamped in the center with a small eagles head and "A. WATERS/MILBURY, MS./1838/B". Fitted with Gedney-style self-priming hammer marked "PAT. MARCH 15, 1859" and traces of American Priming Company markings. Standard steel Model 1836 furniture, many parts stamped with small inspector's marks. Steel swivel type ramrod with button plunger. Plain varnished walnut half-stock, marked with two inspector's cartouches, "EB" for Elizur Bates and "HKC" for Henry K. Craig. Good condition, all steel components have been cleaned and now retain a light grey patina, and have a few scattered light marks from use and minor freckling near breech. Stock very good with a few scattered marks and minor cracks. This is a particularly unique and unusual example, rarely available for purchase.
Caliber/Bore
.54 Smoothbore
Model
1836 Gedney Conversion