LOT OF TWO PISTOLS: NORTH 1811 TRANSITIONAL TYPE 1 FLINTLOCK AND MODEL 1836 VARIANT WITH EAGLE MARKING FLINTLOCK.

LOT OF TWO PISTOLS: NORTH 1811 TRANSITIONAL TYPE 1 FLINTLOCK AND MODEL 1836 VARIANT WITH EAGLE MARKING FLINTLOCK. SN NSN. Simeon North 1811 pin fastened Contract pistol. NSN, Caliber .72, 8-9/16 inch long barrel is marked at top of breech “US” over a raised eagle head over “CT” in a sunken oval over “V”. The lock is marked under the brass pan with a spread winged eagle over “USTATES”. Behind the cock in three vertical lines reads “S.NORTH”/“BERLIN”/“CON”. The trigger guards, ramrod pipe, pan and side plate is made of brass. The Black Walnut stock is in very good condition and retains a sharp “V” over “CW” in a three leaf clover cartouche (Charles Williams), which is struck very sharply. This is one of 606 pistols delivered early in North’s contract for 2,000 pistols making it a rare martial pistol. PROVENANCE: Bob Howard collection and was acquired by him from Frank sellers in 1978. CONDITION: The metal is in overall good condition with moderate pitting around the breech and touch hole area. The lock is well marked but has been reconverted back to flintlock many years ago. The Black Walnut stock is in very good condition having a two inch long stress fracture opposite the lock that starts at the breech end of the barrel and runs through the rear lock screw and terminates at the trigger pin. Underneath the stock near the front of the trigger guard is a very small dent/ crack that is hardly noticeable. The wooden ramrod is not the original but has aged well enough that it does not detract from overall appearance. Overall the pistol is in good condition and an early delivery having the Charles Williams inspection mark of which it is believed he only inspected 178 pairs and a nice example of a pistol delivered and used in the War of 1812. Model 1836 unmarked variant martial pistol with Eagle stamped on lockplate. NSN, .54 caliber, 8-½ Inch long barrel marked at breech with “US/JM/P” with small sub-inspectors initial “B” on left flat. Sub-inspectors initials “JM” stamped underneath barrel along with “J”, “F” and “T” sub-inspection marks. On the back of the barrel and tang are sub-inspectors marks “D” as well. Standard iron furniture with the inside of the barrel band marked with sub-inspector “JH”. The lock mechanism is original flint and marked under the horizontal brass pan with a spread winged eagle facing the cock, which is stamped lightly and there are no other markings externally. Inside the lock are the sub-inspectors “J” on most parts. The stock is normal in all respects except there is no evidence that it was ever inspected opposite the lock by a U.S. Government inspector and the only marking opposite the lock is an “L” behind the rear lock screw in the wood. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Collection who purchased it from Frank Sellers in 1978. CONDITION: Overall a very nice smooth piece. The metal shows no pitting but a slight staining on some portions turning in spots to a light patina with some small handling nicks on the barrel. The wood retains its original finish and has possibly had a small repair over top of lock next to the breech of the barrel that is barely noticeable. The top jaw and screw are old replacements and fit nicely. NOTE: For many years these eagle marked Model 1836 pistols were believed to be pattern pieces as most have a round piercing instead of the heart shaped hole seen on Johnson and Waters Model 1836 pistols. But since no correspondence has surfaced confirming these unmarked pistols purpose, these must be considered to be militia pieces sold privately. Most specimens observed have round holes in the cock, whereas this specimen has the standard production heart shaped hole. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: See above. 4-45517 PAS3 (3,000-5,000)

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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	1658	$8,050.00	LOT OF TWO PISTOLS: NORTH 1811 TRANSITIONAL TYPE 1 FLINTLOCK AND MODEL 1836 VARIANT WITH EAGLE MARKING FLINTLOCK. SN NSN. Simeon North 1811 pin fastened Contract pistol. NSN, Caliber .72, 8-9/16 inch long barrel is marked at top of breech “US” over a raised eagle head over “CT” in a sunken oval over “V”. The lock is marked under the brass pan with a spread winged eagle over “USTATES”. Behind the cock in three vertical lines reads “S.NORTH”/“BERLIN”/“CON”. The trigger guards, ramrod pipe, pan and side plate is made of brass. The Black Walnut stock is in very good condition and retains a sharp “V” over “CW” in a three leaf clover cartouche (Charles Williams), which is struck very sharply. This is one of 606 pistols delivered early in North’s contract for 2,000 pistols making it a rare martial pistol. PROVENANCE: Bob Howard collection and was acquired by him from Frank sellers in 1978. CONDITION: The metal is in overall good condition with moderate pitting around the breech and touch hole area. The lock is well marked but has been reconverted back to flintlock many years ago. The Black Walnut stock is in very good condition having a two inch long stress fracture opposite the lock that starts at the breech end of the barrel and runs through the rear lock screw and terminates at the trigger pin. Underneath the stock near the front of the trigger guard is a very small dent/ crack that is hardly noticeable. The wooden ramrod is not the original but has aged well enough that it does not detract from overall appearance. Overall the pistol is in good condition and an early delivery having the Charles Williams inspection mark of which it is believed he only inspected 178 pairs and a nice example of a pistol delivered and used in the War of 1812. Model 1836 unmarked variant martial pistol with Eagle stamped on lockplate. NSN, .54 caliber, 8-½ Inch long barrel marked at breech with “US/JM/P” with small sub-inspectors initial “B” on left flat. Sub-inspectors initials “JM” stamped underneath barrel along with “J”, “F” and “T” sub-inspection marks. On the back of the barrel and tang are sub-inspectors marks “D” as well. Standard iron furniture with the inside of the barrel band marked with sub-inspector “JH”. The lock mechanism is original flint and marked under the horizontal brass pan with a spread winged eagle facing the cock, which is stamped lightly and there are no other markings externally. Inside the lock are the sub-inspectors “J” on most parts. The stock is normal in all respects except there is no evidence that it was ever inspected opposite the lock by a U.S. Government inspector and the only marking opposite the lock is an “L” behind the rear lock screw in the wood. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Collection who purchased it from Frank Sellers in 1978. CONDITION: Overall a very nice smooth piece. The metal shows no pitting but a slight staining on some portions turning in spots to a light patina with some small handling nicks on the barrel. The wood retains its original finish and has possibly had a small repair over top of lock next to the breech of the barrel that is barely noticeable. The top jaw and screw are old replacements and fit nicely. NOTE: For many years these eagle marked Model 1836 pistols were believed to be pattern pieces as most have a round piercing instead of the heart shaped hole seen on Johnson and Waters Model 1836 pistols. But since no correspondence has surfaced confirming these unmarked pistols purpose, these must be considered to be militia pieces sold privately. Most specimens observed have round holes in the cock, whereas this specimen has the standard production heart shaped hole. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: See above. 4-45517 PAS3 (3,000-5,000) 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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