VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY FIRST MODEL PISTOL.

VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY FIRST MODEL PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 71. 12-1/4″ rnd bbl. Marked on left side of breech with a “W” over “P” within a sunken oval. Beneath bbl marked “4” and “36” and inside bbl tang marked “V”. Bbl is original flint, as is the lock. Lock is marked “VIRGINIA / Manufactory” underneath the iron pan. Stamped vertically behind the cock “RICHMOND / 1805”. Inside lock plate stamped “IP” and “AX”. Front band, butt cap, trigger guard and side plate are numbered “36” on inside. Front band and ramrod, while not marked, match condition of bbl and appear to be original to this gun. All metal parts fit tightly to walnut stock and marked “36” under the trigger guard. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Metal overall is very good and smooth, showing its age with a minimal amount of pitting at the touch hole. Walnut stock in excellent condition, having evidence of a pair of stress cracks at the front of trigger guard that have been nicely stabilized. Only several very minor nicks in stock and none detract from its overall beauty. Very fine and original condition and rare first model Virginia pistol, one of only about 4,000 produced, which would look nice in the most advanced Martial Pistol collection. 4-39562 PAS (15,000-20,000)

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
	2456	$21,850.00	VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY FIRST MODEL PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 71. 12-1/4″ rnd bbl. Marked on left side of breech with a “W” over “P” within a sunken oval. Beneath bbl marked “4” and “36” and inside bbl tang marked “V”. Bbl is original flint, as is the lock. Lock is marked “VIRGINIA / Manufactory” underneath the iron pan. Stamped vertically behind the cock “RICHMOND / 1805”. Inside lock plate stamped “IP” and “AX”. Front band, butt cap, trigger guard and side plate are numbered “36” on inside. Front band and ramrod, while not marked, match condition of bbl and appear to be original to this gun. All metal parts fit tightly to walnut stock and marked “36” under the trigger guard. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Metal overall is very good and smooth, showing its age with a minimal amount of pitting at the touch hole. Walnut stock in excellent condition, having evidence of a pair of stress cracks at the front of trigger guard that have been nicely stabilized. Only several very minor nicks in stock and none detract from its overall beauty. Very fine and original condition and rare first model Virginia pistol, one of only about 4,000 produced, which would look nice in the most advanced Martial Pistol collection. 4-39562 PAS (15,000-20,000) 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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