MODEL 1836 A. WATERS ORIGINAL FLINT US MARTIAL PISTOL.

MODEL 1836 A. WATERS ORIGINAL FLINT US MARTIAL PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 54. 8-1/2″ rnd bbl marked at breech “U.S./JCS” (John C. Stebbins) and subinspector “A” on left bbl flat. Lock marked underneath brass pan “U.S./A.WATERS/MILBURY. MS./1837”. Triggerguard stamped with sub-inspector “U” and bottom of brass pan struck with sub-inspector “A”. Side plate also struck with sub-inspector “U”. Walnut stock marked opposite the lock with inspector’s script “JA” (John Avis) and a script “HKC” (Henry Knox Craig). The orig flint case hardened blued lock is stamped with the “eagle head”, and “A. Waters / Millbury . MS. 1837”. This was the last US martial pistol produced in the flintlock ignition system and was the standard issue hand gun of the Mexican War. CONDITION: Excellent. Showing very light overall wear. Stock remains in near excellent orig condition with extremely sharp edges and showing only light dings and impressions. All Inspector marks, proof marks and lock markings are very crisp and clear. Iron furniture shows nice even patina overall and stock finish is excellent. Bore is clean. The iron parts are bright with only light pitting and with a few minor vice mark dings in the barrel at the breech and in the front finial of the trigger guard. Pistol appears unfired. It would be difficult to locate a better example. 4-40043 RG17 (3,500-4,500)

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
	2508	$5,750.00	MODEL 1836 A. WATERS ORIGINAL FLINT US MARTIAL PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 54. 8-1/2″ rnd bbl marked at breech “U.S./JCS” (John C. Stebbins) and subinspector “A” on left bbl flat. Lock marked underneath brass pan “U.S./A.WATERS/MILBURY. MS./1837”. Triggerguard stamped with sub-inspector “U” and bottom of brass pan struck with sub-inspector “A”. Side plate also struck with sub-inspector “U”. Walnut stock marked opposite the lock with inspector’s script “JA” (John Avis) and a script “HKC” (Henry Knox Craig). The orig flint case hardened blued lock is stamped with the “eagle head”, and “A. Waters / Millbury . MS. 1837”. This was the last US martial pistol produced in the flintlock ignition system and was the standard issue hand gun of the Mexican War. CONDITION: Excellent. Showing very light overall wear. Stock remains in near excellent orig condition with extremely sharp edges and showing only light dings and impressions. All Inspector marks, proof marks and lock markings are very crisp and clear. Iron furniture shows nice even patina overall and stock finish is excellent. Bore is clean. The iron parts are bright with only light pitting and with a few minor vice mark dings in the barrel at the breech and in the front finial of the trigger guard. Pistol appears unfired. It would be difficult to locate a better example. 4-40043 RG17 (3,500-4,500) 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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