S. NORTH 1813 CONTRACT ARMY PISTOL.

S. NORTH 1813 CONTRACT ARMY PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 70. 9-1/8″ rnd bbl faceted at the breech marked on left flat “P” over “US” and on right bbl flat “H.H.P.” (Henry H. Perkins). Lock plate marked underneath brass pan “S. NORTH” over-arc, over “U” spread-winged eagle “S”, over “MIDLN, CON” under-arc. Gun is original flintlock. Bbl tang, butt cap, trigger guard, side plate, lock screws, front band all marked with small single dot mark indicating an assembly code. Ramrod is old, but not original. Walnut stock marked opposite lock in script “LS” inside a circle (Luther Sage) below a “V”. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. Ex-Robert Howard Collection. CONDITION: Metal is in fine condition showing no evidence of excessive cleaning. Stock also in fine condition with good edges and very attractive wood graining on grip. Right side of stock has a few minor nicks. Left side has 3/4″ surface marring above the side plate. In area where wood graining is most prominent there are 3 stress cracks ranging from 1/4″ – 1″, not affecting the overall condition of the gun. With only 541 delivered, these are getting hard to find. 4-39567 PAS (12,000-16,000)

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
	2458A	$10,925.00	S. NORTH 1813 CONTRACT ARMY PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 70. 9-1/8″ rnd bbl faceted at the breech marked on left flat “P” over “US” and on right bbl flat “H.H.P.” (Henry H. Perkins). Lock plate marked underneath brass pan “S. NORTH” over-arc, over “U” spread-winged eagle “S”, over “MIDLN, CON” under-arc. Gun is original flintlock. Bbl tang, butt cap, trigger guard, side plate, lock screws, front band all marked with small single dot mark indicating an assembly code. Ramrod is old, but not original. Walnut stock marked opposite lock in script “LS” inside a circle (Luther Sage) below a “V”. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. Ex-Robert Howard Collection. CONDITION: Metal is in fine condition showing no evidence of excessive cleaning. Stock also in fine condition with good edges and very attractive wood graining on grip. Right side of stock has a few minor nicks. Left side has 3/4″ surface marring above the side plate. In area where wood graining is most prominent there are 3 stress cracks ranging from 1/4″ – 1″, not affecting the overall condition of the gun. With only 541 delivered, these are getting hard to find. 4-39567 PAS (12,000-16,000) 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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