HARPERS FERRY MODEL 1805 PISTOL DATED 1808.

HARPERS FERRY MODEL 1805 PISTOL DATED 1808. SN 1627. Cal. 54. Standard configuration. 10-1/16″ Bbl with eagles head “P” and “US” cartouche proofs, along with SN at rear. Conventionally marked lock with large eagle and “US” in front of hammer, and “Harpers Ferry 1808” at rear. Integrally forged pan. Interior lock is marked “WV”. Typical brass mountings and oil finished stock has light “V” over “JS” (James Stubblefield), inspectors mark on lock behind sideplate. A four digit number (rack or inventory number?) is partially stamped at right bottom of stock above brass grip cap. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that this fine pistol was acquired from Tom Wibberley in 1988. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Iron parts lightly cleaned long ago. Nicely patinated. Lock a pleasing gray brown. Cock screw appears to be replacement. Brass furniture also lightly cleaned and nicely toned. Stock is fine with hand worn patina, again probably very lightly cleaned long ago. Inspectors mark is light. Ramrod is missing. A very fine example of this classic handgun. 4-45253 MGM97 (4,000-8,000)

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
	1655	$10,925.00	HARPERS FERRY MODEL 1805 PISTOL DATED 1808. SN 1627. Cal. 54. Standard configuration. 10-1/16″ Bbl with eagles head “P” and “US” cartouche proofs, along with SN at rear. Conventionally marked lock with large eagle and “US” in front of hammer, and “Harpers Ferry 1808” at rear. Integrally forged pan. Interior lock is marked “WV”. Typical brass mountings and oil finished stock has light “V” over “JS” (James Stubblefield), inspectors mark on lock behind sideplate. A four digit number (rack or inventory number?) is partially stamped at right bottom of stock above brass grip cap. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that this fine pistol was acquired from Tom Wibberley in 1988. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Iron parts lightly cleaned long ago. Nicely patinated. Lock a pleasing gray brown. Cock screw appears to be replacement. Brass furniture also lightly cleaned and nicely toned. Stock is fine with hand worn patina, again probably very lightly cleaned long ago. Inspectors mark is light. Ramrod is missing. A very fine example of this classic handgun. 4-45253 MGM97 (4,000-8,000) 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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