RARE 1806 DATED MODEL 1805 HARPERS FERRY FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

RARE 1806 DATED MODEL 1805 HARPERS FERRY FLINTLOCK PISTOL. SN 110. Cal. 54. 10-1/16″ Round bbl with 4-3/4″ under rib, mounted with iron ramrod pipe, holding brass tipped hickory ramrod, is marked with SN 110 and “US” as well as eagle head “P” proofs in oval cartouches at rear. Bbl is also fitted with V-notch rear sight and small brass inset front. Pistol has typical flat lock with integral pan, small eagle and “US” marking in front of hammer, and “Harpers Ferry 1806” behind. Interior is marked “IB”. Pistol is brass mounted with typical nicely shaped tailpipe, and grip cap. Oil finished walnut stock appears unmarked. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate he acquired it from Tom Hibberley in 1986. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good. Bbl cleaned to silver gray over considerable amount of pinprick pitting. Lockplate cleaned relatively smooth, markings clear and sharp. Furniture cleaned long ago, toned nicely. Grip cap has a number of bumps. Stock is fine, solid, with little chipping around lock. Some oil has been rubbed in over the years. A good example of this desirable martial pistol. Estimated production with this lock date is approx 300. 4-45257 MGM96 (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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	1656	$13,225.00	RARE 1806 DATED MODEL 1805 HARPERS FERRY FLINTLOCK PISTOL. SN 110. Cal. 54. 10-1/16″ Round bbl with 4-3/4″ under rib, mounted with iron ramrod pipe, holding brass tipped hickory ramrod, is marked with SN 110 and “US” as well as eagle head “P” proofs in oval cartouches at rear. Bbl is also fitted with V-notch rear sight and small brass inset front. Pistol has typical flat lock with integral pan, small eagle and “US” marking in front of hammer, and “Harpers Ferry 1806” behind. Interior is marked “IB”. Pistol is brass mounted with typical nicely shaped tailpipe, and grip cap. Oil finished walnut stock appears unmarked. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate he acquired it from Tom Hibberley in 1986. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good. Bbl cleaned to silver gray over considerable amount of pinprick pitting. Lockplate cleaned relatively smooth, markings clear and sharp. Furniture cleaned long ago, toned nicely. Grip cap has a number of bumps. Stock is fine, solid, with little chipping around lock. Some oil has been rubbed in over the years. A good example of this desirable martial pistol. Estimated production with this lock date is approx 300. 4-45257 MGM96 (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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