MODEL 1817 SPRINGFIELD TYPE II DATED 1818.

MODEL 1817 SPRINGFIELD TYPE II DATED 1818. SN NSN. Cal. 71. 11″ rnd iron bbl dated “1818” at top of breech and marked at left side of breech “P” within a sunken oval over an eagle head over “V”. Bbl has been expertly reconverted back to flint, as nearly all of these pistols are. Lock marked under pan spread-winged eagle over “US” and reading vertically behind cock in three lines “SPRING/FIELD/1818”. Inside of lock is unmarked. Welding evidence around pan indicates reconversion. Ramrod is of the correct type, but may not be original. Walnut stock retains circular cartouches of a script “S” and “ET” (Elisha Tobey). Above butt cap on right side of trigger guard extension are block letters “RC”. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. From Charles duPont Collection who purchased it from Don Dixon in 1979. CONDITION: Metal has been cleaned and still shows medium to heavy pitting in many areas. Walnut stock is in excellent condition with sharp and clear inspector’s marks and only a few nicks and dings from handling over the years. 4-39591 PAS43 (7,000-10,000)

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
	2466	$0.00	MODEL 1817 SPRINGFIELD TYPE II DATED 1818. SN NSN. Cal. 71. 11″ rnd iron bbl dated “1818” at top of breech and marked at left side of breech “P” within a sunken oval over an eagle head over “V”. Bbl has been expertly reconverted back to flint, as nearly all of these pistols are. Lock marked under pan spread-winged eagle over “US” and reading vertically behind cock in three lines “SPRING/FIELD/1818”. Inside of lock is unmarked. Welding evidence around pan indicates reconversion. Ramrod is of the correct type, but may not be original. Walnut stock retains circular cartouches of a script “S” and “ET” (Elisha Tobey). Above butt cap on right side of trigger guard extension are block letters “RC”. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. From Charles duPont Collection who purchased it from Don Dixon in 1979. CONDITION: Metal has been cleaned and still shows medium to heavy pitting in many areas. Walnut stock is in excellent condition with sharp and clear inspector’s marks and only a few nicks and dings from handling over the years. 4-39591 PAS43 (7,000-10,000) 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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