U.S. MODEL 1816 PISTOL.

U.S. MODEL 1816 PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 54. 9-1/4″ rnd bbl marked left side of breech “P” over “US”. Top of bbl stamped “CONd G. HAY 1R 1st B 4th D” (“CONd” is dbl stamped; balance of markings are there but only 75% legible). Bbl shows evidence of being reconverted. Lock marked “S. NORTH” in over-arc, over “U” spread-winged eagle “S”, over “MIDLtn CONN” in under-arc. Opposite lock inspector’s cartouche visible but not legible. George Hay is known as an officer in the Pennsylvania State Militia and apparently had responsibility for determining when flintlock guns were to be condemned & sold as surplus. CONDITION: Overall condition of metal shows smooth with some pitting near breech area & on side plate. Lock appears to be orig flint, but mainspring has been replaced & should be re-done. Overall condition of wood is smooth with small 1/4″ x 1/4″ area behind flashpan burned away, with small 1/2″ crack originating at rear lock screw & 2″ stress crack also originating at rear lock screw but not affecting soundness in any way. Ramrod is orig including steel ferrule at tip. 4-35908-1 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	2641	$575.00	U.S. MODEL 1816 PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 54. 9-1/4″ rnd bbl marked left side of breech “P” over “US”. Top of bbl stamped “CONd G. HAY 1R 1st B 4th D” (“CONd” is dbl stamped; balance of markings are there but only 75% legible). Bbl shows evidence of being reconverted. Lock marked “S. NORTH” in over-arc, over “U” spread-winged eagle “S”, over “MIDLtn CONN” in under-arc. Opposite lock inspector’s cartouche visible but not legible. George Hay is known as an officer in the Pennsylvania State Militia and apparently had responsibility for determining when flintlock guns were to be condemned & sold as surplus. CONDITION: Overall condition of metal shows smooth with some pitting near breech area & on side plate. Lock appears to be orig flint, but mainspring has been replaced & should be re-done. Overall condition of wood is smooth with small 1/4″ x 1/4″ area behind flashpan burned away, with small 1/2″ crack originating at rear lock screw & 2″ stress crack also originating at rear lock screw but not affecting soundness in any way. Ramrod is orig including steel ferrule at tip. 4-35908-1 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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