RARE EARLY AMES MODEL 1842 BOX LOCK PISTOL.

SN NSN. This is a fine example of the first year production of the US Navy 1842 pistol. Flayderman notes production was only 300 guns. This gun conforms to other examples with a distinctive raised lock plate with beveled edge on front terminating in the rear to a point. The lock markings are those typically encountered being “N.P. AMES/SPRINGFIELD/MASS” and “USN/1842”. The 6″ 54 cal bbl is also dated “1842” and is marked “USN/JCB/P”. Furniture is brass and ramrod is captive swivel type. This is a nice example of a very scarce US martial. According to our consignor, this is one of the finest, if not the finest, of this rare example known. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal overall is gray with bbl being cleaned with scattered areas of staining and pitting; markings are all discernible but worn on top of bbl from powder burn; bbl date and lock markings are very crisp and easily discerned as can be seen in photos; stock is sound and solid with scattered storage dings and dents; there is a hairline crack about 2″ long through escutcheon screw and stock retains 90% of its orig varnished finish. Mechanically gun functions well; bore is smooth but pitted. 4-50956 JS141 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2534

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
	2534	$11,500.00	RARE EARLY AMES MODEL 1842 BOX LOCK PISTOL. SN NSN. This is a fine example of the first year production of the US Navy 1842 pistol. Flayderman notes production was only 300 guns. This gun conforms to other examples with a distinctive raised lock plate with beveled edge on front terminating in the rear to a point. The lock markings are those typically encountered being “N.P. AMES/SPRINGFIELD/MASS” and “USN/1842”. The 6″ 54 cal bbl is also dated “1842” and is marked “USN/JCB/P”. Furniture is brass and ramrod is captive swivel type. This is a nice example of a very scarce US martial. According to our consignor, this is one of the finest, if not the finest, of this rare example known. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal overall is gray with bbl being cleaned with scattered areas of staining and pitting; markings are all discernible but worn on top of bbl from powder burn; bbl date and lock markings are very crisp and easily discerned as can be seen in photos; stock is sound and solid with scattered storage dings and dents; there is a hairline crack about 2″ long through escutcheon screw and stock retains 90% of its orig varnished finish. Mechanically gun functions well; bore is smooth but pitted. 4-50956 JS141 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2534 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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RARE EARLY AMES MODEL 1842 BOX LOCK PISTOL.