SOUTHERN PERCUSSION CONVERSION OF THE US MODEL 1836 FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

SOUTHERN PERCUSSION CONVERSION OF THE US MODEL 1836 FLINTLOCK PISTOL. Standard model 54 cal. Model 1836 smooth bore sgl shot pistol as produced by Asa Waters & Robert Johnson. 8-1/2” rnd bbl with brass blade front sight, oval rear sight on the bbl tang, with an overall length of 14”. Swivel type steel ramrod with button shaped head and iron furniture. This example was converted to percussion having a bolster inserted into the bbl’s touchhole and the complete replacement with a lock plate and hammer. The non military type lock plate is signed “C.H. Slocomb & Co./NEW ORLEANS.” Lock plate has a dbl line edge decoration, scrollwork, and two pheasants flying from a marsh behind the hammer, typical of those used on full and half-stock rifles. The hammer matches the lock plate with similar engraving and is of the civilian type. CONDITION: Very good. All metal has been cleaned to a light gray appearance with some heavy pitting near bolster. All markings are clear. Stock is worn with a hairline fracture through the butt. 4-57229 CW76 (1,500-2,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	3054	$3,565.00	SOUTHERN PERCUSSION CONVERSION OF THE US MODEL 1836 FLINTLOCK PISTOL. Standard model 54 cal. Model 1836 smooth bore sgl shot pistol as produced by Asa Waters & Robert Johnson. 8-1/2” rnd bbl with brass blade front sight, oval rear sight on the bbl tang, with an overall length of 14”. Swivel type steel ramrod with button shaped head and iron furniture. This example was converted to percussion having a bolster inserted into the bbl’s touchhole and the complete replacement with a lock plate and hammer. The non military type lock plate is signed “C.H. Slocomb & Co./NEW ORLEANS.” Lock plate has a dbl line edge decoration, scrollwork, and two pheasants flying from a marsh behind the hammer, typical of those used on full and half-stock rifles. The hammer matches the lock plate with similar engraving and is of the civilian type. CONDITION: Very good. All metal has been cleaned to a light gray appearance with some heavy pitting near bolster. All markings are clear. Stock is worn with a hairline fracture through the butt. 4-57229 CW76 (1,500-2,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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