HARPERS FERRY MODEL 1805 PISTOL DATED 1807.

HARPERS FERRY MODEL 1805 PISTOL DATED 1807. SN 462. Cal. 54. Smooth bore. Standard configuration. 10-1/16″ Round bbl with under rib, with extremely sharp and clear “US” and eagle head over “P”. Inspector’s marks and SN are at breech end. Typical lock with integral pan, has a small eagle over “US” and “Harpers Ferry 1807” on tail. Interior is stamped with what appears to be “IoV” (or possibly I B V). Oil finished stock with typical brass furniture has “V” over “CW” trefoil cartouche on left side behind sideplate. Swell tipped hickory ramrod has steel tail with worm. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains pleasing light brown patina over scattered pitting, as mentioned before, proofs and numbers are very clear. Lock is mostly a dark brown patina with cock showing early nicely aged repairs to spur of cock, with replaced top jaw and screw. Top jaw is not knurled. Frizzen is a fairly well fitting replacement. Stock is very good with chip and crack in front of lockplate, crack running to forend. Inspectors markings are relatively clear. Straps of grip cap have sprung outward. Ramrod is old, possibly original. 4-45252 MGM99 (3,000-6,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1654	$8,337.50	HARPERS FERRY MODEL 1805 PISTOL DATED 1807. SN 462. Cal. 54. Smooth bore. Standard configuration. 10-1/16″ Round bbl with under rib, with extremely sharp and clear “US” and eagle head over “P”. Inspector’s marks and SN are at breech end. Typical lock with integral pan, has a small eagle over “US” and “Harpers Ferry 1807” on tail. Interior is stamped with what appears to be “IoV” (or possibly I B V). Oil finished stock with typical brass furniture has “V” over “CW” trefoil cartouche on left side behind sideplate. Swell tipped hickory ramrod has steel tail with worm. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains pleasing light brown patina over scattered pitting, as mentioned before, proofs and numbers are very clear. Lock is mostly a dark brown patina with cock showing early nicely aged repairs to spur of cock, with replaced top jaw and screw. Top jaw is not knurled. Frizzen is a fairly well fitting replacement. Stock is very good with chip and crack in front of lockplate, crack running to forend. Inspectors markings are relatively clear. Straps of grip cap have sprung outward. Ramrod is old, possibly original. 4-45252 MGM99 (3,000-6,000) 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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