RARE 1797 MCCORMICK US NAVAL PISTOL.

RARE 1797 MCCORMICK US NAVAL PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 64. 10-1/4″ rnd iron bbl marked at breech on top “US”, to the left eagle over “P” in a sunken oval. Lock plate marked underneath iron pan “Ketland/& Co”. Behind the cock reading in two vertical curves “UNITED/STATES”. Bottom of lock plate edge marked “X ///”, mainspring marked “VI”. Top edge of lock plate marked “//”. One bridle screw marked “IC”. Brass butt cap, trigger guard, side plate, ramrod pipe and nose band in proper configuration and appear original. Walnut stock marked opposite the lock “US” and reading vertically “McCormick”. PROVENANCE: Ex. James Wertenberger, Ex. Robert Howard, Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Metal is in very good condition with only very minor pitting in touch hole region. Walnut stock has replaced portion of wood 3″ in front of the lock and a repaired crack running through the trigger guard up to the side plate. Evidence of wood filler under side plate, done to lift the side plate to the level of the stock. Wood repair should be redone as it could be made better. Balance of gun in very good condition and a presentable specimen of a very rare gun, as very few of these rare pistols have survived. 4-39560 (12,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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
	2452	$20,125.00	RARE 1797 MCCORMICK US NAVAL PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 64. 10-1/4″ rnd iron bbl marked at breech on top “US”, to the left eagle over “P” in a sunken oval. Lock plate marked underneath iron pan “Ketland/& Co”. Behind the cock reading in two vertical curves “UNITED/STATES”. Bottom of lock plate edge marked “X ///”, mainspring marked “VI”. Top edge of lock plate marked “//”. One bridle screw marked “IC”. Brass butt cap, trigger guard, side plate, ramrod pipe and nose band in proper configuration and appear original. Walnut stock marked opposite the lock “US” and reading vertically “McCormick”. PROVENANCE: Ex. James Wertenberger, Ex. Robert Howard, Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Metal is in very good condition with only very minor pitting in touch hole region. Walnut stock has replaced portion of wood 3″ in front of the lock and a repaired crack running through the trigger guard up to the side plate. Evidence of wood filler under side plate, done to lift the side plate to the level of the stock. Wood repair should be redone as it could be made better. Balance of gun in very good condition and a presentable specimen of a very rare gun, as very few of these rare pistols have survived. 4-39560 (12,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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