October 30 - November 2, 2018 Firearms, Militaria, & Sporting
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2018
This model 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 the same serial number. This gun is the standard pattern with round steel barrel, breech marked with raised eagle over “P” in a sunken oval behind a raised “US” in a sunken oval behind stamped serial number "328". Silver front post sight and notched rear sight on tang were added during the period of use. 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 plain walnut stock is marked opposite the lock with inspector initials “V” over “CW” for Charles Williams. This gun is known and has been recorded on lists of 1805 pistols. CONDITION: Good, overall. The barrel retains an applied brown patina with some freckling and corrosion, markings excellent. Lock has been professionally reconverted to flintlock configuration, markings in center are partially worn. Stock very good with some scattered marks from use and a crisp cartouche. Wooden ramrod is a contemporary replacement. Brass retains a mellow, unpolished patina.
Caliber/Bore
.54 Smoothbore