Image Lot Price Description




2531
$3,450.00

U.S. MODEL 1836 PISTOL BY ASA WATERS.

SN NSN. Cal. 54. This model 1836 martial pistol conforms to other examples measuring about 14″ all with 8-1/2″ rnd bbl, marked on top of left breech “U.S./JCS/P” (John C. Stebbins) and lockplate marked with small eagle with “A.WATERS/MILBURY.MS/1837; in three lines. In the wood opposite the lock, are the inspection marks of JH in a circle (James Hannis) and “HKC” in a rectangular oval (Henry Knox Craig). There are also small inspector letters on most other metal parts. This is a very nice example of this popular martial flint pistol. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Metal overall is very good to fine being mostly gray/brown with some areas still bright; lock, hammer and breech retain some muted case colors though mostly dark gray/silver; stock is sound and solid with crisp cartouches and sharp edges. 4-50945 JS113 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2531


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014
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