GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
US MODEL 1805 HARPERS FERRY FLINTLOCK PISTOL. HARPERS FERRY 1805 1820 54 Cal. 54. This is considered among the most beautiful and aesthetically pleasing of American martial pistols. The prestigious American Society of Arms Collectors chose this gun in profile as their logo. These guns were made in pairs between 1806 and 1808 with a total production of about 4,000 guns with each gun of a pair having same serial number. This particular gun is among the last 200 pair made in 1808 bearing the serial number 1820. This gun is in the normal configuration of other guns in this pattern with 10" rnd bbl, breech marked with raised eagle over "P" in a sunken oval behind a raised "US" in a sunken oval behind SN 1820. Lock is marked "HARPERS/FERRY/1808" in vertical arcs behind cock. Under the pan is a spread-winged eagle facing toward the cock over "US". This gun appears all orig and authentic with excellent markings as can be seen in photos. The orig flint mechanism is complete and orig. The wood opposite the lock is marked with script inspector initials "V" over "JS" (James Stubblefield). This gun appears "as found" with old cleaning to metal with exceptionally fine lock markings. This would be a great addition to any collection. PROVENANCE: Pictured on pg 86 "Harpers Ferry Arsenal and Joseph Perkin The Classic Arms of the Early Years", 2012, Hudak. CONDITION: Very good overall with metal being gray overall with scattered areas of staining, rust and pitting. Brass mounts which also show old cleaning have light mustard colored patina with numerous tiny dents and scratches. Markings on lock are well struck and all discernible. Bbl markings "US 1820" are discernible though worn as can be seen in photos. Stock is sound and solid with good discernible inspector marks opposite lock and "MB" stamped on right side, just above buttcap at edge of tail of trigger guard. There is some wallowing around the slot for bbl to stock locking key. Mechanically sound with smooth pitted bore. 52304-4 JS164 (15,000-20,000)