WATERS FLAT LOCK PERCUSSION PISTOL AND DERRINGER BOXLOCK MODEL 1842 NAVY PISTOL.

WATERS FLAT LOCK PERCUSSION PISTOL AND DERRINGER BOXLOCK MODEL 1842 NAVY PISTOL. SN NSN. WATERS. NSN. Cal. 54. 8-1/2″ unmarked bbl, no rear sight. Flat lock with round-bodied percussion hammer is stamped with eagle head, “A. H. Waters & Co”, and “Milbury, Mass”. Pistol is iron mounted. Front of trigger guard and sideplate are stamped with “B”. Oil finished walnut stock is unmarked. The flat lock pistol appears to have never been officially adopted by the US government, but is certainly a distinct model deserving a place in a martial pistol collection. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Norm Flayderman. STANDARD MODEL 1842 BOXLOCK NAVY PISTOL BY HENRY DERINGER. One of about 1200 made, only 300 believed to be accepted by the Navy. This piece has 6″ round 54 cal. bbl with no sights, which is marked “USN” “RP” and “P” at rear of bbl. Flat plated lock with internally pivoted hammer unique to this model, is marked “U S” “Deringer Philadel-a”. Pistol is brass mounted with unique round inset cap on butt. Walnut stock is marked with “2” on left side, opposite lock. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Norm Flayderman. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: WATERS. Very good. All metal parts are cleaned and are now a pleasing gray patina. Wood is an old refinish, edges slightly rounded, with many marks from fairly heavy use. Lock is crisp. DERRINGER. Very good. Iron parts cleaned to silver gray over scattered light pinprick pitting. Brass polished long ago, and is now nicely toned. Stock heavily refinished, edges rounded, with minor repair on left side at butt. “2” mark is almost obscured. Lock is crisp. 4-45520 MGM93 (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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	1664	$2,587.50	WATERS FLAT LOCK PERCUSSION PISTOL AND DERRINGER BOXLOCK MODEL 1842 NAVY PISTOL. SN NSN. WATERS. NSN. Cal. 54. 8-1/2″ unmarked bbl, no rear sight. Flat lock with round-bodied percussion hammer is stamped with eagle head, “A. H. Waters & Co”, and “Milbury, Mass”. Pistol is iron mounted. Front of trigger guard and sideplate are stamped with “B”. Oil finished walnut stock is unmarked. The flat lock pistol appears to have never been officially adopted by the US government, but is certainly a distinct model deserving a place in a martial pistol collection. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Norm Flayderman. STANDARD MODEL 1842 BOXLOCK NAVY PISTOL BY HENRY DERINGER. One of about 1200 made, only 300 believed to be accepted by the Navy. This piece has 6″ round 54 cal. bbl with no sights, which is marked “USN” “RP” and “P” at rear of bbl. Flat plated lock with internally pivoted hammer unique to this model, is marked “U S” “Deringer Philadel-a”. Pistol is brass mounted with unique round inset cap on butt. Walnut stock is marked with “2” on left side, opposite lock. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Norm Flayderman. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: WATERS. Very good. All metal parts are cleaned and are now a pleasing gray patina. Wood is an old refinish, edges slightly rounded, with many marks from fairly heavy use. Lock is crisp. DERRINGER. Very good. Iron parts cleaned to silver gray over scattered light pinprick pitting. Brass polished long ago, and is now nicely toned. Stock heavily refinished, edges rounded, with minor repair on left side at butt. “2” mark is almost obscured. Lock is crisp. 4-45520 MGM93 (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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