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3458
$24,725.00

RARE AND FINE IDENTIFIED MODEL 1805 HARPER’S FERRY FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

SN 626. Cal. 54. 10″ rnd bbl, breech marked with raised eagle over “P” in a sunken oval behind a raised “US” in a sunken oval behind SN 626. Lock is marked “HARPERS/FERRY/1807″ in vertical arcs behind cock. Under the pan is a spread-winged eagle facing toward the cock over “US”. The lock is orig flint, and all parts appear orig. The wood opposite the lock shows light cartouche inspector’s mark “V/CW” (Charles Williams). The escutcheon opposite lock the is engraved “CAPT. GEO MOORE”. This is a very nice example of an orig flint 1805 Harper’s Ferry pistol with crisp markings. CONDITION: Gun appears orig and complete in “as found” attic condition. Metal overall is brown/plum & uncleaned. Lock and bbl markings are all very discernible, though cartouche is light. Stock is sound & solid with hand worn patina. Brass tip ramrod appears orig to time of use. Mechanically gun is sound, functioning with smooth pitted bore. 49565-1 JS (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3458


Auction: Firearms - October 2015
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