Revised: 2/27/2014

Please Note: The lot is accompanied by a letter dated 2/25/1992 from collect Dave Stewart wherein he states the lock on this gun is a restoration. The ramrod is a replacement and probably the sidelock screws. The barrel was weld repaired at the breech which can be seen when the gun is disassembled. All else is original.

J. HENRY MARTIAL FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

SN NSN. Cal. 54. This scarce early martial flint pistol made by Joseph Henry of Philadelphia between 1807 and 1808 was originally part of a pair of somewhere over 1,000 guns made in total. This gun conforms to other specimens of this contract with 10″ Round bbl marked “J. Henry Phila” on top, with eagle head “P” proof on left. Lock with flat chamfered plate with long teat at tail has integral pan with bridled friction frizzen, fitted with flat faced chamfered cock, stamped “US” under pan, and with “J. Henry” and “Phila” on tail vertically. Stock extends to muzzle, and is fitted with brass furniture and wooden ramrod. There is inspector’s cartouche in stock opposite lock. This is an attractive, well marked example of a scarce American Martial Flint pistol that could have been carried during the War of 1812. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Gun appears very good overall. Markings on bbl and block are well struck and easily discerned as can be seen in photos. The gun appears to be orig flint as there is no apparent weld around touch hole and lock appears orig externally. Interior of lock is stamped “SS” with small assembly numbers on several parts, mainspring is a new replacement otherwise other lock parts appear orig. Wood inside lock mortise shows restoration and lock escutcheon appears to be a replacement. Externally on stock there is some glued repair at muzzle end; there are two small putty insets, one under lock and one about 1/2″ at buttcap and there is a 1″ x 1/2″ glued repair just forward of lock. Ramrod is probably a replacement. Mechanically gun functions adequately and bore is smooth though pitted. 4-50935 JS137 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 2520

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2520	$4,312.50	Revised: 2/27/2014 Please Note: The lot is accompanied by a letter dated 2/25/1992 from collect Dave Stewart wherein he states the lock on this gun is a restoration. The ramrod is a replacement and probably the sidelock screws. The barrel was weld repaired at the breech which can be seen when the gun is disassembled. All else is original. J. HENRY MARTIAL FLINTLOCK PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 54. This scarce early martial flint pistol made by Joseph Henry of Philadelphia between 1807 and 1808 was originally part of a pair of somewhere over 1,000 guns made in total. This gun conforms to other specimens of this contract with 10″ Round bbl marked “J. Henry Phila” on top, with eagle head “P” proof on left. Lock with flat chamfered plate with long teat at tail has integral pan with bridled friction frizzen, fitted with flat faced chamfered cock, stamped “US” under pan, and with “J. Henry” and “Phila” on tail vertically. Stock extends to muzzle, and is fitted with brass furniture and wooden ramrod. There is inspector’s cartouche in stock opposite lock. This is an attractive, well marked example of a scarce American Martial Flint pistol that could have been carried during the War of 1812. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Gun appears very good overall. Markings on bbl and block are well struck and easily discerned as can be seen in photos. The gun appears to be orig flint as there is no apparent weld around touch hole and lock appears orig externally. Interior of lock is stamped “SS” with small assembly numbers on several parts, mainspring is a new replacement otherwise other lock parts appear orig. Wood inside lock mortise shows restoration and lock escutcheon appears to be a replacement. Externally on stock there is some glued repair at muzzle end; there are two small putty insets, one under lock and one about 1/2″ at buttcap and there is a 1″ x 1/2″ glued repair just forward of lock. Ramrod is probably a replacement. Mechanically gun functions adequately and bore is smooth though pitted. 4-50935 JS137 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 2520 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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J. HENRY MARTIAL FLINTLOCK PISTOL.