U.S. MODEL 1816 PISTOL.

SN NSN. Cal. 54. 9-1/4″ rnd bbl marked left side of breech “P” over “US”. Bbl is original flint. Lock marked “S.North” over-arc, over “U” spread-winged eagle “S”, over “MIDLtnCONN” (later production) in under-arc. Lock is orig flint. Buttcap screw, bbl tang screw, sideplate, both lock screws, and front band carry sub-inspector’s stamp of “N”. Inspector’s stamp “V/LS (script)” opposite the lock in the wood is clearly visible. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Metal has not been cleaned and shows a rich patina with light to medium pitting in touch hole area and associated lock area. Ramrod is not orig. Stock is untouched having a 1″ long stress fracture running at a 30 degree angle from both sides of the sideplate in opposite directions just below the lock screw area. Overall wood and metal is smooth and in very good condition for a pistol having seen use. 4-50010 PAS52 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2516

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
	2516	$1,150.00	U.S. MODEL 1816 PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 54. 9-1/4″ rnd bbl marked left side of breech “P” over “US”. Bbl is original flint. Lock marked “S.North” over-arc, over “U” spread-winged eagle “S”, over “MIDLtnCONN” (later production) in under-arc. Lock is orig flint. Buttcap screw, bbl tang screw, sideplate, both lock screws, and front band carry sub-inspector’s stamp of “N”. Inspector’s stamp “V/LS (script)” opposite the lock in the wood is clearly visible. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Metal has not been cleaned and shows a rich patina with light to medium pitting in touch hole area and associated lock area. Ramrod is not orig. Stock is untouched having a 1″ long stress fracture running at a 30 degree angle from both sides of the sideplate in opposite directions just below the lock screw area. Overall wood and metal is smooth and in very good condition for a pistol having seen use. 4-50010 PAS52 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2516 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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U.S. MODEL 1816 PISTOL.