September 10-12, 2019 Field & Range Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/12/2019
All 1826 naval pistols are scarce. Simeon North produced 3,000, but William Evans only produced 1,000. Barrel with stirrup ramrod, deeply struck US with proof. The lock stamped US, WE Evans, dated 1830 at tail. Walnut full stock with steel belt hook and steel mounts. Pistol is particularly interesting, as Flayderman states the 1830 date should be vertical, whereas subject pistol date is horizontal. CONDITION: Barrel is good, with some pitting throughout. Lock is pitted, but with clear markings and date stamp. Mounts with minor pitting. Stock cracked through at butt. No visible inspector's cartouche on wood. Action is crisp, except for frizzen, which is weak. Bore is fair. This rare pistol appears to be original flint, however as 98% of these 1826 naval pistols are reconverted, it is likely that subject pistol is a very skillful reconversion.
Caliber/Bore
.54 Smoothbore