LOT OF 2 S. NORTH FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. MODEL 1813 ARMY CONTRACT, AND MODEL 1816.

LOT OF 2 S. NORTH FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. MODEL 1813 ARMY CONTRACT, AND MODEL 1816. SN NSN. S. North 1813 Contract Army Contract Pistol. Cal .70. 9-1/8 inch round barrel faceted at the breech marked on the left flat “P” over “US” and on the right side barrel flat is remnants of an inspectors mark that is mostly gone due to heavy pitting in the region of the barrel. Lockplate is marked underneath the pan ‘S.NORTH “ over arc, over “U” spread winger eagle “S” over “MIDLN, CON” under arc. Gun is original flintlock with only the top jaw and screw restorations, quite common in flintlocks of this period. The Black Walnut stock is proper and original to this piece and clearly shows the circular inspector’s cartouche however the initials are not readable. S. North 1816 Contract U.S. martial pistol. Cal. 54. 9-1/8 inch long round barrel marked at left breech with remnants of the “P” over “US” (though only I of the P now showing). Along the top of the barrel is “SNY” indicating it was provided to the State of New York under the Militia Act of 1808. To the right side, just above the touch hole are the initials “RJ” for the barrel inspector’s mark. The barrel is original flint. The Lock is marked under the brass inclined pan “SNORTH” over arc- over “U” spread winged eagle, “S” over MIDLTN CON” under arc. The gun is original flint but is missing the cock and sear spring, but has the original cock screw. The lockplate markings are weak, but the metal is smooth and may have been arsenal cleaned at one time. The Stock is sound and normal in all respects having the script “LS” (Luther Sage) in a circular cartouche, though is very faint and difficult to read. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1813 Contract North: The bbl and tang, butt cap, trigger guard, sideplate, lock screws, bbl tang screw, and front band are all original, and are consistent color with minor staining and pitting overall on the iron and only slightly heavier on the lock side of the front bbl band. The wood shows its patina age that is consistent with the metal with one 3″ long stress crack opposite the lock originating at the breech end of the bbl running through the rear lock screw and terminating above and behind the trigger pin. Another small 1/2″ long stress fracture is next to trigger guard, but is tight and does not affect soundness in any way. The ramrod is not original. Neither crack detracts from the overall appearance or overall good condition of the piece. North 1816 contract: The metal is smooth with only very minor spots of pitting and some slashed nicks on the barrel around the barrel band. The stock is overall in only good condition having a ½ inch long by 1/8 inch wide chip in front of the rear lock screw. The balance of the stock has minor nicks and scratches though none that does not make this gun easily restored to a presentable specimen. 4-45516 PAS2 (3,000-4,000)

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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	1652	$2,875.00	LOT OF 2 S. NORTH FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. MODEL 1813 ARMY CONTRACT, AND MODEL 1816. SN NSN. S. North 1813 Contract Army Contract Pistol. Cal .70. 9-1/8 inch round barrel faceted at the breech marked on the left flat “P” over “US” and on the right side barrel flat is remnants of an inspectors mark that is mostly gone due to heavy pitting in the region of the barrel. Lockplate is marked underneath the pan ‘S.NORTH “ over arc, over “U” spread winger eagle “S” over “MIDLN, CON” under arc. Gun is original flintlock with only the top jaw and screw restorations, quite common in flintlocks of this period. The Black Walnut stock is proper and original to this piece and clearly shows the circular inspector’s cartouche however the initials are not readable. S. North 1816 Contract U.S. martial pistol. Cal. 54. 9-1/8 inch long round barrel marked at left breech with remnants of the “P” over “US” (though only I of the P now showing). Along the top of the barrel is “SNY” indicating it was provided to the State of New York under the Militia Act of 1808. To the right side, just above the touch hole are the initials “RJ” for the barrel inspector’s mark. The barrel is original flint. The Lock is marked under the brass inclined pan “SNORTH” over arc- over “U” spread winged eagle, “S” over MIDLTN CON” under arc. The gun is original flint but is missing the cock and sear spring, but has the original cock screw. The lockplate markings are weak, but the metal is smooth and may have been arsenal cleaned at one time. The Stock is sound and normal in all respects having the script “LS” (Luther Sage) in a circular cartouche, though is very faint and difficult to read. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1813 Contract North: The bbl and tang, butt cap, trigger guard, sideplate, lock screws, bbl tang screw, and front band are all original, and are consistent color with minor staining and pitting overall on the iron and only slightly heavier on the lock side of the front bbl band. The wood shows its patina age that is consistent with the metal with one 3″ long stress crack opposite the lock originating at the breech end of the bbl running through the rear lock screw and terminating above and behind the trigger pin. Another small 1/2″ long stress fracture is next to trigger guard, but is tight and does not affect soundness in any way. The ramrod is not original. Neither crack detracts from the overall appearance or overall good condition of the piece. North 1816 contract: The metal is smooth with only very minor spots of pitting and some slashed nicks on the barrel around the barrel band. The stock is overall in only good condition having a ½ inch long by 1/8 inch wide chip in front of the rear lock screw. The balance of the stock has minor nicks and scratches though none that does not make this gun easily restored to a presentable specimen. 4-45516 PAS2 (3,000-4,000) 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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