1811 TRANSITIONAL NORTH FLINTLOCK PISTOL WITH MODEL 1812 MODIFICATION (WICKHAM BAND).

1811 TRANSITIONAL NORTH FLINTLOCK PISTOL WITH MODEL 1812 MODIFICATION (WICKHAM BAND). SN NSN. Cal. 73. 8-3/4″ Round bbl, stamped at breech with “P” and “8”. Tang strap extends to brass umbrella type butt cap. Lock with movable brass pan is stamped with small eagle in front of broad round-bodied cock, and “S. North Berlin Con” on tail of plate. Trigger guard and sideplate are brass. Sideplate does not have extension, typical of the Model 1808, however pistol has been fitted with 1808 type belt hook, with stud retaining hole in stock. Pistol has been factory fitted with 1812 iron double strap band, as designed by M. T. Wickham, as part of the conversion. Fore-stocks are shortened approx 2″, and a small retaining stud has been added. Pistol has swell tipped hickory ramrod. Approx 550, of the 1150 pieces made, have this conversion. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good. Iron parts are a dark gray to brown patina, with extensive fairly deep pitting at breech end of bbl. Lock is lightly pitted. Cock, more so, and slightly loose. Marks are good, eagle thinning. Brass tone is a dark golden brown. Stock is fine with nice hand worn patina over minor marks. Belt hook added by Dan Cullity. Ramrod looks to be from an 1805 Harpers Ferry. 4-45522 MGM101 (7,500-12,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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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	1651	$10,350.00	1811 TRANSITIONAL NORTH FLINTLOCK PISTOL WITH MODEL 1812 MODIFICATION (WICKHAM BAND). SN NSN. Cal. 73. 8-3/4″ Round bbl, stamped at breech with “P” and “8”. Tang strap extends to brass umbrella type butt cap. Lock with movable brass pan is stamped with small eagle in front of broad round-bodied cock, and “S. North Berlin Con” on tail of plate. Trigger guard and sideplate are brass. Sideplate does not have extension, typical of the Model 1808, however pistol has been fitted with 1808 type belt hook, with stud retaining hole in stock. Pistol has been factory fitted with 1812 iron double strap band, as designed by M. T. Wickham, as part of the conversion. Fore-stocks are shortened approx 2″, and a small retaining stud has been added. Pistol has swell tipped hickory ramrod. Approx 550, of the 1150 pieces made, have this conversion. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good. Iron parts are a dark gray to brown patina, with extensive fairly deep pitting at breech end of bbl. Lock is lightly pitted. Cock, more so, and slightly loose. Marks are good, eagle thinning. Brass tone is a dark golden brown. Stock is fine with nice hand worn patina over minor marks. Belt hook added by Dan Cullity. Ramrod looks to be from an 1805 Harpers Ferry. 4-45522 MGM101 (7,500-12,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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