EXTREMELY RARE CASED PAIR OF SILVER MOUNTED 1842 DATED AMES BOXLOCK PISTOLS BELIEVED TO BE PRESENTED TO COMMANDER GEO.C.REED.

EXTREMELY RARE CASED PAIR OF SILVER MOUNTED 1842 DATED AMES BOXLOCK PISTOLS BELIEVED TO BE PRESENTED TO COMMANDER GEO.C.REED. SN NSN. Cal. 54, 6″ rnd bbls, marked at the breeches “U.S.N/JCB/P” in a sunken circle with the date “1842” on both bbl tangs. The locks are both marked “N.P.AMES/SPRINGFIELD/MASS” reading horizontally and “U.S.N/1842” reading vertically behind the hammers. These are from the very early delivery period having the pointed lock plates which are extremely rare as only the first 300 pistols delivered in 1842 were made with the pointed locks. Both ramrods fit nicely, are original and both swivels show 75% of the orig case colors. Both pistols butt caps, trigger guards and front bands are brass and retain about 50% of their orig Silver plating that was applied to both pistol’s furniture. Both Walnut stocks bear no inspection cartouches. These were obviously intended for someone outside of the standard Government purchase agreement. The pistols are cased in a fitted walnut box and contain several compartments. There are two very brass Eagle flasks measuring 4-1/2″ long, a triangular shaped combination screw driver with cone wrench and two tins of which one contains two proper sized lead balls with ten percussion caps and the other containing lead shot. PROVENANCE: While there are no presentations engraved on either of these pistols, the Silver plating and lack of inspector’s marks unquestionably indicates they were intended for some one of importance. These pistols have been consigned to this auction as part of a larger collection, that over the years, James D. Julia has had the privilege of selling. The consignor’s heir’s state that these pistols were purchased many years ago along with a naval sword that belonged to a War of 1812 Veteran Naval Officer George C. Reed. George C. Reed entered the United States naval service on April 2, 1804 and rose to Lieutenant on April 4, 1810, first serving on the USS Constitution under his uncle Capt. Hugh G. Campbell. Later he was promoted to Lt. and was on board during the famous defeat of the Guerriere. He also took part in the surrender. Later he served under Commodore Stephen Decatur on the U.S.S. United States when it defeated the H.M.S. Macedonian. He continued to be involved in such action and in 1825 became Captain and in command of the U.S.S. Constitution. In 1839-1846 he commanded the Philadelphia Navel School and as Commander there, he served on a Navel Board. In 1846-49 he participated in action off Africa and in the Mediterranean. He was eventually promoted to Rear Admiral and died in 1862. The sword we refer to was sold by Julia’s as Lot 2445 in our Fall 2008 Firearms Auction. It was a presentation U.S. Model 1832 U.S. Navy Officer sword with his name etched on the blade. CONDITION: The metal work on both pistols are extremely fine, showing about 20% case colors on the locks with only traces of orig brown finish on the bbls. There is very slight rusting on both cones and around the immediate bolster area. Additional evidence that both pistols have been fired is the bore has dirt powder residue inside. The walnut stocks are fine with perfect edges and the orig oil finish on both pistols and there are no cracks or nicks to speak of. The wooden case is old showing aged patina, slight warpage of the cover and numerous light scratches and nicks with handling for many years. Both flasks are in very good condition having no dents and one has some powder residue below the spout indicating it had more use than the other flask. The triangular combination tool has about 90% fire blue coloring. 4-46661 (50,000-75,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2259	$40,250.00	EXTREMELY RARE CASED PAIR OF SILVER MOUNTED 1842 DATED AMES BOXLOCK PISTOLS BELIEVED TO BE PRESENTED TO COMMANDER GEO.C.REED. SN NSN. Cal. 54, 6″ rnd bbls, marked at the breeches “U.S.N/JCB/P” in a sunken circle with the date “1842” on both bbl tangs. The locks are both marked “N.P.AMES/SPRINGFIELD/MASS” reading horizontally and “U.S.N/1842” reading vertically behind the hammers. These are from the very early delivery period having the pointed lock plates which are extremely rare as only the first 300 pistols delivered in 1842 were made with the pointed locks. Both ramrods fit nicely, are original and both swivels show 75% of the orig case colors. Both pistols butt caps, trigger guards and front bands are brass and retain about 50% of their orig Silver plating that was applied to both pistol’s furniture. Both Walnut stocks bear no inspection cartouches. These were obviously intended for someone outside of the standard Government purchase agreement. The pistols are cased in a fitted walnut box and contain several compartments. There are two very brass Eagle flasks measuring 4-1/2″ long, a triangular shaped combination screw driver with cone wrench and two tins of which one contains two proper sized lead balls with ten percussion caps and the other containing lead shot. PROVENANCE: While there are no presentations engraved on either of these pistols, the Silver plating and lack of inspector’s marks unquestionably indicates they were intended for some one of importance. These pistols have been consigned to this auction as part of a larger collection, that over the years, James D. Julia has had the privilege of selling. The consignor’s heir’s state that these pistols were purchased many years ago along with a naval sword that belonged to a War of 1812 Veteran Naval Officer George C. Reed. George C. Reed entered the United States naval service on April 2, 1804 and rose to Lieutenant on April 4, 1810, first serving on the USS Constitution under his uncle Capt. Hugh G. Campbell. Later he was promoted to Lt. and was on board during the famous defeat of the Guerriere. He also took part in the surrender. Later he served under Commodore Stephen Decatur on the U.S.S. United States when it defeated the H.M.S. Macedonian. He continued to be involved in such action and in 1825 became Captain and in command of the U.S.S. Constitution. In 1839-1846 he commanded the Philadelphia Navel School and as Commander there, he served on a Navel Board. In 1846-49 he participated in action off Africa and in the Mediterranean. He was eventually promoted to Rear Admiral and died in 1862. The sword we refer to was sold by Julia’s as Lot 2445 in our Fall 2008 Firearms Auction. It was a presentation U.S. Model 1832 U.S. Navy Officer sword with his name etched on the blade. CONDITION: The metal work on both pistols are extremely fine, showing about 20% case colors on the locks with only traces of orig brown finish on the bbls. There is very slight rusting on both cones and around the immediate bolster area. Additional evidence that both pistols have been fired is the bore has dirt powder residue inside. The walnut stocks are fine with perfect edges and the orig oil finish on both pistols and there are no cracks or nicks to speak of. The wooden case is old showing aged patina, slight warpage of the cover and numerous light scratches and nicks with handling for many years. Both flasks are in very good condition having no dents and one has some powder residue below the spout indicating it had more use than the other flask. The triangular combination tool has about 90% fire blue coloring. 4-46661 (50,000-75,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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