GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 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)