US MODEL 1805 HARPERS FERRY PISTOL.

US MODEL 1805 HARPERS FERRY PISTOL. SN 58. Cal. 54. 10″ rnd bbl, front sight added. Breech marked with raised Eagle Head and “P” in a sunken oval, behind a raised “US” in sunken oval, behind SN 58. Evidence of a dovetail for a rear sight present, as are some ballister filings at the breech. Opposite lock in an oval is lightly stamped “V” over “CW” (Charles Williams). Spread-Winged Eagle over “US” under horizontal iron pan. “HARPERS FERRY 1806” in vertical arcs behind cock. Stamped in wood next to triggerguard are initials “FS” over a “0”. Mounted in brass furniture. Ramrod is old but not orig to gun. Accompanying this gun is a grouping of historical documentation showing that this pistol was owned by one Lewis Benedict Eader. Documentation includes an orig old, framed document stating that this pistol was owned and carried by Lewis Benedict Eader while acting as escort to General Lafayette during the General’s visit to Frederick, MD in 1825, as well as providing biographical information about the family’s military service. Other documentation includes the nicely framed orig ribbon from the Lafayette Tour commemorating the event, presented to Lewis Eader. Grouping is also accompanied by photographs of plaques and family gravestones, as well as a Best of Show award for this display presented by the Maryland Arms Collectors Association in 1983. Additionally accompanied by a letter of authentication from Kenneth G. Ridenour certifying that this Model 1805 pistol and accompanying items had remained in the Eader family until the Winter of 1979 and that it had been in his possession until the date of this letter, Jan. 30, 2008. CONDITION: Gun is orig flint. Metal is in very good condition, showing only minor pitting in area of touch hole. Wood is sound, having a nice smooth finish. Overall a very nice example of a rare date that would fit nicely into a U.S. single shot pistol collection. 4-32214 (25,000-30,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	1646	$43,125.00	US MODEL 1805 HARPERS FERRY PISTOL. SN 58. Cal. 54. 10″ rnd bbl, front sight added. Breech marked with raised Eagle Head and “P” in a sunken oval, behind a raised “US” in sunken oval, behind SN 58. Evidence of a dovetail for a rear sight present, as are some ballister filings at the breech. Opposite lock in an oval is lightly stamped “V” over “CW” (Charles Williams). Spread-Winged Eagle over “US” under horizontal iron pan. “HARPERS FERRY 1806” in vertical arcs behind cock. Stamped in wood next to triggerguard are initials “FS” over a “0”. Mounted in brass furniture. Ramrod is old but not orig to gun. Accompanying this gun is a grouping of historical documentation showing that this pistol was owned by one Lewis Benedict Eader. Documentation includes an orig old, framed document stating that this pistol was owned and carried by Lewis Benedict Eader while acting as escort to General Lafayette during the General’s visit to Frederick, MD in 1825, as well as providing biographical information about the family’s military service. Other documentation includes the nicely framed orig ribbon from the Lafayette Tour commemorating the event, presented to Lewis Eader. Grouping is also accompanied by photographs of plaques and family gravestones, as well as a Best of Show award for this display presented by the Maryland Arms Collectors Association in 1983. Additionally accompanied by a letter of authentication from Kenneth G. Ridenour certifying that this Model 1805 pistol and accompanying items had remained in the Eader family until the Winter of 1979 and that it had been in his possession until the date of this letter, Jan. 30, 2008. CONDITION: Gun is orig flint. Metal is in very good condition, showing only minor pitting in area of touch hole. Wood is sound, having a nice smooth finish. Overall a very nice example of a rare date that would fit nicely into a U.S. single shot pistol collection. 4-32214 (25,000-30,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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