S. NORTH 1808 NAVY CONTRACT PISTOL.

S. NORTH 1808 NAVY CONTRACT PISTOL. Cal. 70. 10″ rnd unmarked iron bbl and is original flint. Lock marked spread eagle (worn)/”U.STATES” reading vertically in three lines behind the cock. “S. North/Berlin/CON.”. Inside of lock is unmarked and is absolutely original flint. Walnut stock is unmarked having very nice edges. Opposite the lock is the original belt hook. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are in very good condition showing some staining with age. Brass has a nice mellow patina which matches its age. Walnut stock has a very severe crack running from top of lock to tip of forend but has been stabilized many years ago (could be redone to made to look better). Balance of stock is in fine condition with good edges. This is a great opportunity for an advance Single Shot Martial pistol to own an original Flintlock 1808 and is one of the few remaining of the 2,000 originally contracted for. 4-39581 PAS50 (7,000-8,000)

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
	2464	$6,325.00	S. NORTH 1808 NAVY CONTRACT PISTOL. Cal. 70. 10″ rnd unmarked iron bbl and is original flint. Lock marked spread eagle (worn)/”U.STATES” reading vertically in three lines behind the cock. “S. North/Berlin/CON.”. Inside of lock is unmarked and is absolutely original flint. Walnut stock is unmarked having very nice edges. Opposite the lock is the original belt hook. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are in very good condition showing some staining with age. Brass has a nice mellow patina which matches its age. Walnut stock has a very severe crack running from top of lock to tip of forend but has been stabilized many years ago (could be redone to made to look better). Balance of stock is in fine condition with good edges. This is a great opportunity for an advance Single Shot Martial pistol to own an original Flintlock 1808 and is one of the few remaining of the 2,000 originally contracted for. 4-39581 PAS50 (7,000-8,000) 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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