2131

$3,162.50

GROUP OF 3 US MARTIAL SINGLE-SHOTS SHOWING PROGRESSION BEFORE CIVIL WAR.

SN NSN. Cal. 52. 1) 1837 dated Model 1836 Waters flintlock pistol, standard configuration with 8-1/2″ rnd bbl. Lock forward of hammer “eagle head” over “A. Waters / Millbury, MS. / 1837”. 2) 1843 dated Johnson percussion conversion pistol, standard configuration with 8-1/2″ rnd bbl. Lock forward of hammer “US / R. Johnson / Middn Conn / 1843”. 3) 1851 dated Model 1842 Aston percussion pistol, standard configuration with 8-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass mounted. Lock forward of hammer “US / H. Aston & Co”, rear of hammer “MIDDtn / CONN / 1851”. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Robert Abels, NYC, circa 1960. CONDITION: All three guns are in fairly very good to fine and orig complete condition with easily discerned markings, inspector cartouches, all cleaned overall grey/bright. Guns are mechanically sound with clear bores. 50925-9 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2131

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Auction: Firearms - October 2016

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Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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