U.S. MODEL 1842 AMES U.S.R. BOX LOCK PISTOL.

U.S. MODEL 1842 AMES U.S.R. BOX LOCK PISTOL. SN 43. Cal. 56. 6″ rnd bbl marked at breech “U.S.R./1843/JCB/P” (US not legible) (Joseph C. Bragg). Lock is marked under bolster “N.P. AMES/SPRINGFIELD/MASS”. Tail of lock marked vertically in two lines “U.S.R/1843”. Walnut stock marked on left side with both oval cartouches not legible. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Bbl shows evidence of having been rebrowned, as there is pitting near the breech that is covered with brown finish. Lock has been cleaned with very light spots of pitting, but does not detract from the overall appearance of the gun. 1-1/2″ long crack running from front of lock toward bbl band. 1/2″ l x 1/4″ chip missing from behind bbl band. Several small chips on grip and 1″ crack running from end of trigger guard toward front of bbl. 1/4″ crack at front of lock screw that has been filled with plastic wood and should be redone. 1″ long crack running from back of lock to trigger guard. Various cracks give the stock an unstable appearance and have resulted in loose fitting regions of brass furniture. A rare specimen as only 144 were delivered to the Revenue Marine Service. 4-39603 PAS19 (2,000-3,000)

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
	2494	$1,495.00	U.S. MODEL 1842 AMES U.S.R. BOX LOCK PISTOL. SN 43. Cal. 56. 6″ rnd bbl marked at breech “U.S.R./1843/JCB/P” (US not legible) (Joseph C. Bragg). Lock is marked under bolster “N.P. AMES/SPRINGFIELD/MASS”. Tail of lock marked vertically in two lines “U.S.R/1843”. Walnut stock marked on left side with both oval cartouches not legible. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Bbl shows evidence of having been rebrowned, as there is pitting near the breech that is covered with brown finish. Lock has been cleaned with very light spots of pitting, but does not detract from the overall appearance of the gun. 1-1/2″ long crack running from front of lock toward bbl band. 1/2″ l x 1/4″ chip missing from behind bbl band. Several small chips on grip and 1″ crack running from end of trigger guard toward front of bbl. 1/4″ crack at front of lock screw that has been filled with plastic wood and should be redone. 1″ long crack running from back of lock to trigger guard. Various cracks give the stock an unstable appearance and have resulted in loose fitting regions of brass furniture. A rare specimen as only 144 were delivered to the Revenue Marine Service. 4-39603 PAS19 (2,000-3,000) 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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