1811 S. NORTH WICKHAM BAND CONTRACT PISTOL.

1811 S. NORTH WICKHAM BAND CONTRACT PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal .72 8 5/8 inch rnd bbl marked at left top of breech “P/US” at left with “S.N.Y.” on top. Bbl tang marked “P” behind the tang screw. Lock marked under brass pan with an eagle over “USTATES.” Behind the cock marked “S. NORTH/BERLIN/CON”. Most external and internal parts marked with “XX” indicating an assembly sequence. Butt cap, pan, trigger guard and side plate are brass while the balance of the metal parts are iron. The breech of the barrel sets slightly ahead of where it should and the balance of metal fits tight. Walnut stock is marked opposite the lock “V” over “HHP”(Henry H. Perkins the accepting government inspector)although difficult to read due to normal wear to stock. Ramrod is old but not original to gun. Certainly a very rare martial pistol with only 550 delivered of this configuration. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection, Ex. Robert Howard Collection. CONDITION: Metal is overall very good having been lightly cleaned but all marks are strong and excellent. The stock is sound having a short 5/8 inch stress crack at the rear lock screw running towards barrel, minor wood chips missing forward of the trigger guard with an old repair at juncture of front trigger guard with trigger guard tang. The ramrod has had a brass disc attached to the front end, a feature not done by North. Overall this is a very sound pistol having no major detractions. 4-39565 PAS100 (14,000-16,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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
	2453A	$11,500.00	1811 S. NORTH WICKHAM BAND CONTRACT PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal .72 8 5/8 inch rnd bbl marked at left top of breech “P/US” at left with “S.N.Y.” on top. Bbl tang marked “P” behind the tang screw. Lock marked under brass pan with an eagle over “USTATES.” Behind the cock marked “S. NORTH/BERLIN/CON”. Most external and internal parts marked with “XX” indicating an assembly sequence. Butt cap, pan, trigger guard and side plate are brass while the balance of the metal parts are iron. The breech of the barrel sets slightly ahead of where it should and the balance of metal fits tight. Walnut stock is marked opposite the lock “V” over “HHP”(Henry H. Perkins the accepting government inspector)although difficult to read due to normal wear to stock. Ramrod is old but not original to gun. Certainly a very rare martial pistol with only 550 delivered of this configuration. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection, Ex. Robert Howard Collection. CONDITION: Metal is overall very good having been lightly cleaned but all marks are strong and excellent. The stock is sound having a short 5/8 inch stress crack at the rear lock screw running towards barrel, minor wood chips missing forward of the trigger guard with an old repair at juncture of front trigger guard with trigger guard tang. The ramrod has had a brass disc attached to the front end, a feature not done by North. Overall this is a very sound pistol having no major detractions. 4-39565 PAS100 (14,000-16,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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