April 27-30, 2021 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/29/2021
Patterned after the Model 1805 Harpers Ferry pistol, these fine pistols have 10" round bbl with iron underrib and attached swivel rammer. Mounted in a 1-piece walnut stock, secured with single key through the forestock and mounted with brass furniture, including the Harpers Ferry Model 1805-style brass band at tip of forestock. Lock tail stamped 1815 and center of lockplate stamped "RICHMOND". According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only 4,252 of these pistols produced in the period 1812-1815. CONDITION: Pistol is heavily cleaned with lock being a reconversion and stamps are not original. Stock refinished and shows a few small pieces replaced. DMG
Manufacturer
Virginia Manufactory