J. HENRY 1807 TYPE CONTRACT PISTOL.

J. HENRY 1807 TYPE CONTRACT PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 54. 9-3/4″ rnd iron bbl unmarked. Strong evidence of being rebushed in touch hole area. Lock marked under pan “J.HENRY”. Reading in two vertical lines behind cock “PHILa”. Inside of lock plate marked “G” and a matching “N.” on lock plate, flash and sear indicating this lock has not been reconverted. Cock, top jaw and screw appear to be replaced. Walnut stock is unmarked having only initials “PB” scratched next to bbl tang. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. Ex-Robert Howard Collection. CONDITION: Bbl has smooth patina color, however lock plate appears to have been refinished. Brass side plate, butt cap, trigger guard and single ramrod pipe appear to be original. Stock has very darkened appearance indicating it may have been artificially colored when the lock was restored. 1-1/2″ stress crack behind sideplate. 1/2″ crack behind rear lock screw. 1/4″ stress crack at front of rear lock screw. Balance of wood looks sound. 4-39578 PAS46 (4,000-6,000)

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
	2483	$2,875.00	J. HENRY 1807 TYPE CONTRACT PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 54. 9-3/4″ rnd iron bbl unmarked. Strong evidence of being rebushed in touch hole area. Lock marked under pan “J.HENRY”. Reading in two vertical lines behind cock “PHILa”. Inside of lock plate marked “G” and a matching “N.” on lock plate, flash and sear indicating this lock has not been reconverted. Cock, top jaw and screw appear to be replaced. Walnut stock is unmarked having only initials “PB” scratched next to bbl tang. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. Ex-Robert Howard Collection. CONDITION: Bbl has smooth patina color, however lock plate appears to have been refinished. Brass side plate, butt cap, trigger guard and single ramrod pipe appear to be original. Stock has very darkened appearance indicating it may have been artificially colored when the lock was restored. 1-1/2″ stress crack behind sideplate. 1/2″ crack behind rear lock screw. 1/4″ stress crack at front of rear lock screw. Balance of wood looks sound. 4-39578 PAS46 (4,000-6,000) 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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