US MODEL 1805 HARPERS FERRY PISTOL.

SN 905. Cal. 54. 10″ rnd bbl, breech marked with raised eagle over “P” in a sunken oval behind a raised “US” in a sunken oval behind SN 905. Lock is marked “HARPERS/FERRY/1807” in three vertical arcs behind cock. Under the pan is a spread-winged eagle facing toward the cock over “US”. The lockplate appears reconverted to flint with cock and frizzen being replaced. Harpers Ferry furniture consisting of rear rammer pipe, trigger guard, buttcap and sideplate all of correct pattern. The wood opposite the lock is unmarked, having had the inspection mark removed during cleaning. Harper’s Ferry pistols are amongst the most sought after U.S. single shot martial pistols and this piece is a good representative example. PROVENANCE: See Guide to American Antique Firearms and Their Values, 1998, by Flayderman, pp. #6A-005. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Metal is in overall very good condition with evidence of light pitting having been cleaned at one time. Both lock screws are modern replacements. The bbl key appears to be orig as does the ramrod. Wood overall is in very good condition and has no major wood losses, nicks or dings. 4-49771 PAS46 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2519

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
	2519	$5,310.00	US MODEL 1805 HARPERS FERRY PISTOL. SN 905. Cal. 54. 10″ rnd bbl, breech marked with raised eagle over “P” in a sunken oval behind a raised “US” in a sunken oval behind SN 905. Lock is marked “HARPERS/FERRY/1807” in three vertical arcs behind cock. Under the pan is a spread-winged eagle facing toward the cock over “US”. The lockplate appears reconverted to flint with cock and frizzen being replaced. Harpers Ferry furniture consisting of rear rammer pipe, trigger guard, buttcap and sideplate all of correct pattern. The wood opposite the lock is unmarked, having had the inspection mark removed during cleaning. Harper’s Ferry pistols are amongst the most sought after U.S. single shot martial pistols and this piece is a good representative example. PROVENANCE: See Guide to American Antique Firearms and Their Values, 1998, by Flayderman, pp. #6A-005. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Metal is in overall very good condition with evidence of light pitting having been cleaned at one time. Both lock screws are modern replacements. The bbl key appears to be orig as does the ramrod. Wood overall is in very good condition and has no major wood losses, nicks or dings. 4-49771 PAS46 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2519 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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US MODEL 1805 HARPERS FERRY PISTOL.