J. HENRY NAVY BOARDING PISTOL.

J. HENRY NAVY BOARDING PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. .56 9-3/4″ long iron bbl marked with a “P” in a sunken oval at left breech as normally seen on contract arms of the 1808-1812 period. Lock is marked “J.HENRY” in one line under the integral iron pan and there is a “G” inside the lock plate with a “P” on the bridle. Balance of lock inside has not been cleaned showing its age and dirt so other markings are not visible. The bbl and lock are orig flint and there is no evidence that any parts have been replaced. The 6″ long belt hook appears to be orig and fits well. The brass butt cap, trigger guard, rammer pipe and side plate have a nice patina and fit well to the stock. The ramrod fits nicely, but is not orig. The unmarked Walnut stock has been lightly cleaned and varnished years ago and shows its age nicely. CONDITION: The iron metal work is in very good condition with no pitting and only minor surface darkening in the pan area, but not from firing. The brass shows a mild uncleaned patina. The stock fits to the metal well with only a 3/8 x 3/16″ chip at the rear bbl pin in front of the lock screw on off lock side and some very minor chipping at the front bbl pin. This is a very nice condition and very rare Naval Boarding pistol from the period of the War of 1812. 4-46709 PAS (8,000-9,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	2261	$6,325.00	J. HENRY NAVY BOARDING PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. .56 9-3/4″ long iron bbl marked with a “P” in a sunken oval at left breech as normally seen on contract arms of the 1808-1812 period. Lock is marked “J.HENRY” in one line under the integral iron pan and there is a “G” inside the lock plate with a “P” on the bridle. Balance of lock inside has not been cleaned showing its age and dirt so other markings are not visible. The bbl and lock are orig flint and there is no evidence that any parts have been replaced. The 6″ long belt hook appears to be orig and fits well. The brass butt cap, trigger guard, rammer pipe and side plate have a nice patina and fit well to the stock. The ramrod fits nicely, but is not orig. The unmarked Walnut stock has been lightly cleaned and varnished years ago and shows its age nicely. CONDITION: The iron metal work is in very good condition with no pitting and only minor surface darkening in the pan area, but not from firing. The brass shows a mild uncleaned patina. The stock fits to the metal well with only a 3/8 x 3/16″ chip at the rear bbl pin in front of the lock screw on off lock side and some very minor chipping at the front bbl pin. This is a very nice condition and very rare Naval Boarding pistol from the period of the War of 1812. 4-46709 PAS (8,000-9,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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