May 8-10, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/8/2024
Manufactured circa 1857 to 1862, only an approximated 300 Navy models were produced with 6" "Belt" length barrels. This example is fitted with a ribbed barrel with bead front sight and faint 2-line address. The brass frame is silver plated and attractively engraved, as is scarcely encountered on the navy pistols. The foliate arabesque patterns with a very fine punch dot background cover the sides and top flats, extending around the hammer slot and down the back strap. As is rarely seen, this pistol is equipped with a set of matching smooth ivory grips, each panel marked on the interior with the serial number. Additionally, the inside of both grips is marked in ink “DAVID B. HUFFMAN / REAVILLE N.J. / 1945”, the right grip also with the notation “JEWELER”. The serial number is also found on the right side of the frame, lever, side plates, and internal parts. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel displays a mottled gray patina, cleaned a long time ago. Frame retains the majority of its original silver with flaking and wear, thinning to a mellow patina at the high areas and straps. Grips have a pleasant honey patina with age lines at the escutcheons and butt. Strong, bright bore with some mild oxidation spots. Action cycles appropriately, the follower is currently stuck. Magazine spring appears to be a replacement. Overall a very attractive and scarce specimen.
Caliber/Bore
.41 Rocket Ball