LOT OF 3 RARE FLAT LOCK CAL. 54 PERCUSSION PISTOLS.

LOT OF 3 RARE FLAT LOCK CAL. 54 PERCUSSION PISTOLS. SN NSN. These three rare pistols are the subject of an article in August 1987 THE GUN REPORT pp. 18 and 19, by J. Robert Howard, and also an article in the March/ April 1981, MAN AT ARMS by Robert Howard, discussing these very pistols and their different variations. NO. 1. WATERS TYPE SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION PISTOL. FLAT LOCK VARIETY. 8-1/2″ Bbl. Iron mounts. “US” “JH” and “P” marks on rear of bbl. Sight on breech plug, and typically pointed flat lock with flat-sided percussion hammer. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Norm Flayderman. NO. 2. WATERS TYPE FLAT LOCK PISTOL 54 CALIBER RIFLED BORE. 8-1/2″ bbl. Mixture of iron and brass mounts. Unmarked, with unusual bolstered breech. NO. 3. SINGLE SHOT U.S. MARSHAL PISTOL BY UNKNOWN MAKER. Cal. 54 smooth bore. 8-1/2″ bbl. Iron mounted. Rear of bbl is stamped “JH” and side with “F”, which is also marked on trigger guard in front of bow. “O” is stamped on sideplate. “45” is at trigger guard tang. Raised lockplate has rounded tail with uniquely shaped drum, and percussion breech. Walnut stock is stamped with two indecipherable inspectors marks on left side. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Paul Wilson in 1981. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. Aug 1987 GUN REPORT, and copy of 1981 MAN AT ARMS article, as well as a handwritten note discussing other unusual features of one of these guns. CONDITION: NO. 1. Good. Iron parts cleaned to silver over considerable scattered pinprick pitting. Wood retains an old finish over numerous marks, some deep. Lock will not cock. NO. 2. Good. Iron cleaned to silver. Brass polished. Wood refinished. Edges rounded, and under metal. Large initials “W.S” carved in front of trigger guard. NO. 3. Good. Iron parts cleaned to pewter gray over scattered pinprick pitting. Stock, with what may be orig finish, dark open grain with numerous marks. 4-45518 MGM92 (5,000-8,000)

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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	1663	$1,150.00	LOT OF 3 RARE FLAT LOCK CAL. 54 PERCUSSION PISTOLS. SN NSN. These three rare pistols are the subject of an article in August 1987 THE GUN REPORT pp. 18 and 19, by J. Robert Howard, and also an article in the March/ April 1981, MAN AT ARMS by Robert Howard, discussing these very pistols and their different variations. NO. 1. WATERS TYPE SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION PISTOL. FLAT LOCK VARIETY. 8-1/2″ Bbl. Iron mounts. “US” “JH” and “P” marks on rear of bbl. Sight on breech plug, and typically pointed flat lock with flat-sided percussion hammer. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Norm Flayderman. NO. 2. WATERS TYPE FLAT LOCK PISTOL 54 CALIBER RIFLED BORE. 8-1/2″ bbl. Mixture of iron and brass mounts. Unmarked, with unusual bolstered breech. NO. 3. SINGLE SHOT U.S. MARSHAL PISTOL BY UNKNOWN MAKER. Cal. 54 smooth bore. 8-1/2″ bbl. Iron mounted. Rear of bbl is stamped “JH” and side with “F”, which is also marked on trigger guard in front of bow. “O” is stamped on sideplate. “45” is at trigger guard tang. Raised lockplate has rounded tail with uniquely shaped drum, and percussion breech. Walnut stock is stamped with two indecipherable inspectors marks on left side. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Paul Wilson in 1981. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. Aug 1987 GUN REPORT, and copy of 1981 MAN AT ARMS article, as well as a handwritten note discussing other unusual features of one of these guns. CONDITION: NO. 1. Good. Iron parts cleaned to silver over considerable scattered pinprick pitting. Wood retains an old finish over numerous marks, some deep. Lock will not cock. NO. 2. Good. Iron cleaned to silver. Brass polished. Wood refinished. Edges rounded, and under metal. Large initials “W.S” carved in front of trigger guard. NO. 3. Good. Iron parts cleaned to pewter gray over scattered pinprick pitting. Stock, with what may be orig finish, dark open grain with numerous marks. 4-45518 MGM92 (5,000-8,000) 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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