GUN FALL 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 4, 2016.
U.S. MODEL 1816 PISTOL.US1816NSN54Cal. 54. 9-1/4" rnd bbl marked left side of breech "P" over "US". Bbl is original flint. Lock marked "S.North" over-arc, over "U" spread-winged eagle "S", over "MIDLtnCON" (earlier production) is under-arc. Lock is orig flint. Buttcap screw, bbl tang screw, sideplate, both lock screws, and front band carry sub-inspector's stamp of "F". Inspector's stamp "LS" in circle opposite the lock in the wood is barely legible. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Metal showing normal age with very slight pitting around touch hole. Ramrod is of the correct type. Overall wood is fine uncleaned condition having a 2-1/2" long chip behind top and back of lock has been neatly glued back in place. 1/2" long stress crack originating at rear lock screw terminating at the bbl, two more 1" long stress cracks just below, not affecting soundness or overall appearance of the gun. Overall condition of wood and metal is smooth and overall very good plus condition. 43018-387 PAS (2,000-4,000)