GUN FALL 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 4, 2016.
1811 S. NORTH PINNED FASTENED CONTRACT PISTOL.S.NORTH/BERLIN/CONFIRST MODELNSN.73 CALCal.73. x 8-3/4" long bbl marked at top near breech "P/U" ("S" missing), "P" on back strap and has been reconverted back to flintlock. 5-3/16" long lock marked under brass pin spread winged eagle facing muzzle over "U.STATES" and reading in three vertical lines behind the cock "S.NORTH/BERLIN/CON". Brass furniture consists of rammer pipe, trigger guard, buttcap and side plate. American black walnut stock marked "V/HHP" (Henry H. Perkins) in wood opposite lock. This is one of 606 pistols delivered by North under his contract for 2,000 pistols. PROVENANCE: See Guide to American Antique Firearms and Their Values, 1998, by Flayderman. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Bbl is in very good condition showing only minor darkening near breech and touch hole. Backstrap shows medium pitting but has not been cleaned. Lock is in good condition showing minor pitting, all markings visible, having been reconverted using some old parts and could be made to look much better. Brass furniture shows a nice aged patina and is in very good condition. Stock is in very good condition with no cracks, chips and only one small gouge behind left bbl tang measuring 3/4" x 1/8" not affecting overall appearance of gun. 43018-70 PAS60 (4,500-7,500)