UNUSUAL COMPOSITE PERCUSSION SINGLE SHOT PISTOL

UNUSUAL COMPOSITE PERCUSSION SINGLE SHOT PISTOL SN NSN. Cal. 54. Strange pistol with 9-1/8” rnd bbl, obviously cut when conversion was made. It has an upside down perpendicular “US” and a parallel “P” at the rear end of bbl. It has the square base bolster of the 1842 percussion pistol with captive rammer. Mounted in 1-pc walnut stock with iron furniture having a split front band with integral brass sight and an “X” inspector initial on left side. It has a flat “J” side plate with long backstrap and rnd buttcap with 2-pc trigger guard. Lockplate is by Simeon North that has “S. NORTH” in a downward curve over an American eagle with “U” and “S” on either side and “MIDLN CON” in an upward curve below. It is apparent that the date was removed from tail and that the bolster cut in lock has removed part of the maker’s name. CONDITION: Very good. All bright metal has been professionally & carefully cleaned & polished. Lockplate & hammer retain generous amounts of strong case colors. Wood is sound with nicks & dings and retains about 75% orig finish. Mechanics are fine. 4-33310 JR577 (1,250-1,750)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	1555	$0.00	UNUSUAL COMPOSITE PERCUSSION SINGLE SHOT PISTOL SN NSN. Cal. 54. Strange pistol with 9-1/8” rnd bbl, obviously cut when conversion was made. It has an upside down perpendicular “US” and a parallel “P” at the rear end of bbl. It has the square base bolster of the 1842 percussion pistol with captive rammer. Mounted in 1-pc walnut stock with iron furniture having a split front band with integral brass sight and an “X” inspector initial on left side. It has a flat “J” side plate with long backstrap and rnd buttcap with 2-pc trigger guard. Lockplate is by Simeon North that has “S. NORTH” in a downward curve over an American eagle with “U” and “S” on either side and “MIDLN CON” in an upward curve below. It is apparent that the date was removed from tail and that the bolster cut in lock has removed part of the maker’s name. CONDITION: Very good. All bright metal has been professionally & carefully cleaned & polished. Lockplate & hammer retain generous amounts of strong case colors. Wood is sound with nicks & dings and retains about 75% orig finish. Mechanics are fine. 4-33310 JR577 (1,250-1,750) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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