November 3-4, 2017 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/4/2017
This model is often referred to as the "Box Lock" model. Only about 2000 manufactured between 1842 and 1847. Round smoothbore steel barrel stamped "---/RP/P" at breech. Flat internal mechanism percussion lockplate, tail section marked vertically "USN/1844", center stamped "N.P. AMES/SPRINGFIELD/MASS." Brass furniture includes round buttcap with screw in center, plain triggerguard, and barrel band. Steel swivel-type ramrod. Plain walnut half stock with traces of inspector's cartouche on left side and carved initials "AP". Good condition, barrel retains a heavy brown patina with some freckling, especially near breech. Lock retains a heavy brown patina. Brass retains a nice patina and has some scattered marks from use. Stock good with scattered marks from use, some wear, and a couple minor age cracks. Some chipping around buttcap and on left side of grip. This is an honest, untouched example of this scarce Navy pistol.
Caliber/Bore
.54 Smoothbore