AMES MODEL 1842 PERCUSSION NAVY PISTOL

AMES MODEL 1842 PERCUSSION NAVY PISTOL SN NSN. Cal. 54. Standard model with 6” rnd bbl without sight. Top of bbl is marked “US / 1845 / RP / P” and lockplate has std markings with “USN” and “1845” vertically behind hammer. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with brass furniture, captive rammer and raised side panels with two clear cartouches on left side and small inspector initials on some of parts. This is an unusual pistol in that it has the hammer pivot enclosed inside lockplate. CONDITION: Very good. Iron retains a medium to dark brown patina with heavy pitting around nipple area and some wrench marks on bbl. Stock is sound with normal nicks & dings and retains a hand worn patina. Brass has a medium mustard patina. Mechanics are fine. 4-31222 JR573 (1,500-2,500)

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
	1556	$2,300.00	AMES MODEL 1842 PERCUSSION NAVY PISTOL SN NSN. Cal. 54. Standard model with 6” rnd bbl without sight. Top of bbl is marked “US / 1845 / RP / P” and lockplate has std markings with “USN” and “1845” vertically behind hammer. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with brass furniture, captive rammer and raised side panels with two clear cartouches on left side and small inspector initials on some of parts. This is an unusual pistol in that it has the hammer pivot enclosed inside lockplate. CONDITION: Very good. Iron retains a medium to dark brown patina with heavy pitting around nipple area and some wrench marks on bbl. Stock is sound with normal nicks & dings and retains a hand worn patina. Brass has a medium mustard patina. Mechanics are fine. 4-31222 JR573 (1,500-2,500) 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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