GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
RARE MODEL 1817 TYPE 1 FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY SPRINGFIELD ARMORY.SPRINGFIELD1817 Type 1 pistolNSN69Cal. 69. 10-3/4" Round bbl with P (Eagle), and V proofs at rear is held to stock with large front double band having brass sight. Flat 1807 type lock with beveled edge has an eagle and "US" in front of serpentine cock. Tail is marked "SPRING" "FIELD" "1817". Inspectors mark is visible on left side. It is estimated that only 400 of this type pistol were produced by Springfield, mostly to use up parts on hand. CONDITION: Good, as found. All metal parts are pitted brown to black patina. Wood is sound, dark. Frizzen spring is missing. Mainspring is weak. Old hickory ramrod does not have metal tip for accessories. 52195-1 MGM189 (3,000-4,500)