AMES MODEL 1842 BOX LOCK PERCUSSION NAVY PISTOL.

SN NSN. This 1843 dated and inspected box lock US Navy single shot pistol was made by N. P. Ames. This gun conforms to other examples with 6″ 54 cal smooth bore bbl measuring just over 11-1/2″ overall. Lock is marked “NP AMES/SPRINGFIELD/MASS”. Lock and bbl are also both marked “USN 1843”. Inspector marks also occur on bbl and in two oval cartouches in stock though only discernible in outline. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Good overall. Metal has been cleaned and is white/gray overall with pitting. Markings are discernible though “USN” and full bbl date are not visible; stock is sound and solid with scattered storage dings and dents and old sanding and refinish making inspector cartouches just barely visible in outline. Mechanically gun functions fine with pitted bore. Many parts have small inspector letters stamped. 4-50960 JS120 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2535

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	2535	$0.00	AMES MODEL 1842 BOX LOCK PERCUSSION NAVY PISTOL. SN NSN. This 1843 dated and inspected box lock US Navy single shot pistol was made by N. P. Ames. This gun conforms to other examples with 6″ 54 cal smooth bore bbl measuring just over 11-1/2″ overall. Lock is marked “NP AMES/SPRINGFIELD/MASS”. Lock and bbl are also both marked “USN 1843”. Inspector marks also occur on bbl and in two oval cartouches in stock though only discernible in outline. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Good overall. Metal has been cleaned and is white/gray overall with pitting. Markings are discernible though “USN” and full bbl date are not visible; stock is sound and solid with scattered storage dings and dents and old sanding and refinish making inspector cartouches just barely visible in outline. Mechanically gun functions fine with pitted bore. Many parts have small inspector letters stamped. 4-50960 JS120 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2535 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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AMES MODEL 1842 BOX LOCK PERCUSSION NAVY PISTOL.