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1662
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$1,265.00
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NATIONAL LANCERS PISTOL. SN 16. Cal. 54. 8″ oct bbl with a front sight 1″ from muzzle and marked on left breech flat with a raised “P” in a sunken rosette and block letter “MJR” over date “1838”. Top of bbl marked “LANCERS” and “16”. On lockplate beneath bolster is “WH BARNES” over “BOSTON”. The balance of lockplate and hammer engraved with floral scenes and a running dog. In wood opposite lock appears the mating number “16” and the lock is held by a sgl screw through a rnd escutcheon. Forend tip, rammer pipe, triggerguard, and butt cap are all brass. CONDITION: Very Good. A nice example of a rare pistol carried by a mounted militia unit. 4-31884 PS69 (2,000-3,000)
Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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. |