SCARCE MODEL 1805 HARPERS FERRY FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

SCARCE MODEL 1805 HARPERS FERRY FLINTLOCK PISTOL. SN 1298. Cal. 54. Usual configuration with 10-1/8″ rnd bbl, dovetailed brass front sight with proof marks and the SN at the breech end. Lockplate has a large spread winged American eagle over “US” in front of the hammer and “HARPERS / FERRY / 1807” vertically behind the hammer. Bottom of bbl has an iron rib with one iron guide containing a tapered, brass-tipped hickory ramrod that is probably a reproduction. Mounted in 1-pc walnut half-stock with brass furniture which consists of a smooth trigger guard with short finial and long strap, an oval butt cap with long tapered languets, an empty oval thumb plate on the wrist, a “J” shaped side plate, a brass nose pipe and a brass band around the tip of the forestock. Side plate is engraved in script “JR”. There are two initials stamped on left side panel that appear to be “WH”. There were 4,096 of these pistols produced in the period 1806-1808 and were the first military handguns manufactured by a national armory. They were usually issued in pairs with duplicate SNs. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were 2,580 of these pistols dated “1807”. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains with the iron being a cleaned, mottled metal patina with light to moderate pitting. Stock has a crack above the rear lockplate screw and a splice at the bottom front of the right side panel, otherwise the wood is sound and retains a fine professionally restored finish. Brass retains a dark mustard patina. Mechanics are good, moderately pitted bore. 4-40815 JR329 (5,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	2434	$10,350.00	SCARCE MODEL 1805 HARPERS FERRY FLINTLOCK PISTOL. SN 1298. Cal. 54. Usual configuration with 10-1/8″ rnd bbl, dovetailed brass front sight with proof marks and the SN at the breech end. Lockplate has a large spread winged American eagle over “US” in front of the hammer and “HARPERS / FERRY / 1807” vertically behind the hammer. Bottom of bbl has an iron rib with one iron guide containing a tapered, brass-tipped hickory ramrod that is probably a reproduction. Mounted in 1-pc walnut half-stock with brass furniture which consists of a smooth trigger guard with short finial and long strap, an oval butt cap with long tapered languets, an empty oval thumb plate on the wrist, a “J” shaped side plate, a brass nose pipe and a brass band around the tip of the forestock. Side plate is engraved in script “JR”. There are two initials stamped on left side panel that appear to be “WH”. There were 4,096 of these pistols produced in the period 1806-1808 and were the first military handguns manufactured by a national armory. They were usually issued in pairs with duplicate SNs. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were 2,580 of these pistols dated “1807”. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains with the iron being a cleaned, mottled metal patina with light to moderate pitting. Stock has a crack above the rear lockplate screw and a splice at the bottom front of the right side panel, otherwise the wood is sound and retains a fine professionally restored finish. Brass retains a dark mustard patina. Mechanics are good, moderately pitted bore. 4-40815 JR329 (5,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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