RARE HARPERS FERRY MODEL 1805 FLINTLOCK MARTIAL PISTOL.

RARE HARPERS FERRY MODEL 1805 FLINTLOCK MARTIAL PISTOL. Cal. .59. SN 23. 10-1/16″ rnd bbl. Marked “HARPERS / FERRY / 1806” at the top tail of the lockplate. The cartouche on the stock is not readable but a large “C” has been stamped in the same area. The proof marks at the rear of the bbl have been ground and only the “P” is still readable. The lockplate is marked inside “IV”. There are no other marks. The frizzen has been refaced and the touch hole possibly rebushed but appears to be original flintlock. The ramrod and front lockplate screw are replacements. Sights have been added. A flat v-sight has been braized to the bbl tang and a short groove cut down the bbl. A brass dovetail with a lighter bead is at the front of the bbl. According to government reports only 300 specimens with this date were made. CONDITION: The bbl and cleaning rod have been cleaned to white with light pitting remaining at the rear of the bbl. The lock has a light mottled gray patina. The wood has light repairs but is generally sound. Hamilton Collection 4-52126 FS337 (10,000-20,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	1222	$16,100.00	RARE HARPERS FERRY MODEL 1805 FLINTLOCK MARTIAL PISTOL. Cal. .59. SN 23. 10-1/16″ rnd bbl. Marked “HARPERS / FERRY / 1806” at the top tail of the lockplate. The cartouche on the stock is not readable but a large “C” has been stamped in the same area. The proof marks at the rear of the bbl have been ground and only the “P” is still readable. The lockplate is marked inside “IV”. There are no other marks. The frizzen has been refaced and the touch hole possibly rebushed but appears to be original flintlock. The ramrod and front lockplate screw are replacements. Sights have been added. A flat v-sight has been braized to the bbl tang and a short groove cut down the bbl. A brass dovetail with a lighter bead is at the front of the bbl. According to government reports only 300 specimens with this date were made. CONDITION: The bbl and cleaning rod have been cleaned to white with light pitting remaining at the rear of the bbl. The lock has a light mottled gray patina. The wood has light repairs but is generally sound. Hamilton Collection 4-52126 FS337 (10,000-20,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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