U.S. MODEL 1805 HARPERS FERRY PISTOL.

SN 439. Cal. 54. The model 1805 pistol was the first American military handgun produced by a national armory. There were 4,096 guns made from 1806-1808 and they were issued in pairs with the same SN. This is a nice example conforming to other guns with 10″ rnd bbl, breech marked with raised eagle over “P” in a sunken oval behind a raised “US” in a sunken oval behind SN 439. Lock is marked “HARPERS/FERRY/1807″ in vertical arcs behind cock. Under the pan is a spread-winged eagle facing toward the cock over “US”. The lock appears to be orig flint. Harpers Ferry furniture consisting of rear rammer pipe, trigger guard, buttcap and side plate all of correct pattern and configuration. There is a cartouche “V/CW” on wood opposite the lock. Harper’s Ferry model 1805 pistols are amongst the most sought after U.S. single shot martial pistols and this piece is a very nice example. Many collectors feel the lines of this gun are the finest of any collectible martial pistol such that the prestigious American Society of Arms Collectors adopted an image of this gun as the name in their logo. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Gun overall is good to very good and presents nicely. Gun appears orig and authentic with exception of brass strip at nosecap which is possible replacement. All other furniture including screws all appear orig. The topjaw screw of hammer will not tighten either due to wear of threads or the screw hole itself in top of hammer. The ear on back of hammer which guides the topjaw has been broken and welded. Internal lock parts appear orig. Matching assembly numbers occur internally on bbl and breech though it appears to have been apart as it is slightly misaligned from its orig manufacture. Close scrutiny of touch hole shows no definitive weld and gun appears to be orig flint. There are several glued repairs to stock including area around the brass strap at nose of stock. There is an inset about 1/2″ x 1/8″ at key way on right side. Wrist is broken and has a 19th century repair utilizing a 3″ x 1/2″ inset brass plate with four screws on back of stock as can be seen in photos. There is another small inset about 1/16″ x 1/2″ on right side at terminus of buttcap languet. Metal overall is a plum/brown color. Bbl markings are discernible though there are some tool marks and pounding that make the eagle head proof harder to see but it is discernible as is SN and US proof. Lock markings are especially bright being much better than average for other guns of this pattern. Inspector’s cartouche is discernible as can be seen in photos. Mechanically gun functions though as stated, topjaw will not hold flint tightly because of non-binding screw. Bore is smooth and heavily pitted. Wooden ramrod is of correct form with swelled tip with turning marks on either end. 4-50934 JS136 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2518

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
	2518	$9,775.00	U.S. MODEL 1805 HARPERS FERRY PISTOL. SN 439. Cal. 54. The model 1805 pistol was the first American military handgun produced by a national armory. There were 4,096 guns made from 1806-1808 and they were issued in pairs with the same SN. This is a nice example conforming to other guns with 10″ rnd bbl, breech marked with raised eagle over “P” in a sunken oval behind a raised “US” in a sunken oval behind SN 439. Lock is marked “HARPERS/FERRY/1807″ in vertical arcs behind cock. Under the pan is a spread-winged eagle facing toward the cock over “US”. The lock appears to be orig flint. Harpers Ferry furniture consisting of rear rammer pipe, trigger guard, buttcap and side plate all of correct pattern and configuration. There is a cartouche “V/CW” on wood opposite the lock. Harper’s Ferry model 1805 pistols are amongst the most sought after U.S. single shot martial pistols and this piece is a very nice example. Many collectors feel the lines of this gun are the finest of any collectible martial pistol such that the prestigious American Society of Arms Collectors adopted an image of this gun as the name in their logo. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Gun overall is good to very good and presents nicely. Gun appears orig and authentic with exception of brass strip at nosecap which is possible replacement. All other furniture including screws all appear orig. The topjaw screw of hammer will not tighten either due to wear of threads or the screw hole itself in top of hammer. The ear on back of hammer which guides the topjaw has been broken and welded. Internal lock parts appear orig. Matching assembly numbers occur internally on bbl and breech though it appears to have been apart as it is slightly misaligned from its orig manufacture. Close scrutiny of touch hole shows no definitive weld and gun appears to be orig flint. There are several glued repairs to stock including area around the brass strap at nose of stock. There is an inset about 1/2″ x 1/8″ at key way on right side. Wrist is broken and has a 19th century repair utilizing a 3″ x 1/2″ inset brass plate with four screws on back of stock as can be seen in photos. There is another small inset about 1/16″ x 1/2″ on right side at terminus of buttcap languet. Metal overall is a plum/brown color. Bbl markings are discernible though there are some tool marks and pounding that make the eagle head proof harder to see but it is discernible as is SN and US proof. Lock markings are especially bright being much better than average for other guns of this pattern. Inspector’s cartouche is discernible as can be seen in photos. Mechanically gun functions though as stated, topjaw will not hold flint tightly because of non-binding screw. Bore is smooth and heavily pitted. Wooden ramrod is of correct form with swelled tip with turning marks on either end. 4-50934 JS136 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2518 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 1805 HARPERS FERRY PISTOL.