AMES MODEL 1842 BOX LOCK PERCUSSION NAVY PISTOL.

SN NSN. This is a nice example of an 1843 dated and inspected box lock US Navy single shot pistol. This gun conforms to other models with 6″ 54 cal smooth bore bbl measuring just over 11-1/2″ overall. Walk is marked “NP AMES/SPRINGFIELD/MASS”. Lock and bbl are also both marked “USN 1843”. Inspector marks also occur on bbl and in two oval cartouches in stock. This is a nice example of the Naval percussion pistol made form 1842 to 1845. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal is clean and white/gray overall. Markings are all well struck and discernible; stock is sound and solid with scattered storage dings and dents; both inspector cartouches are easily discerned. Mechanically gun functions fine with smooth bore with scattered pitting. Most parts have small inspector letters stamped. 4-50957 JS107 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2536

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
	2536	$3,162.50	AMES MODEL 1842 BOX LOCK PERCUSSION NAVY PISTOL. SN NSN. This is a nice example of an 1843 dated and inspected box lock US Navy single shot pistol. This gun conforms to other models with 6″ 54 cal smooth bore bbl measuring just over 11-1/2″ overall. Walk is marked “NP AMES/SPRINGFIELD/MASS”. Lock and bbl are also both marked “USN 1843”. Inspector marks also occur on bbl and in two oval cartouches in stock. This is a nice example of the Naval percussion pistol made form 1842 to 1845. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal is clean and white/gray overall. Markings are all well struck and discernible; stock is sound and solid with scattered storage dings and dents; both inspector cartouches are easily discerned. Mechanically gun functions fine with smooth bore with scattered pitting. Most parts have small inspector letters stamped. 4-50957 JS107 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2536 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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AMES MODEL 1842 BOX LOCK PERCUSSION NAVY PISTOL.