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MODEL 1817 SPRINGFIELD TYPE I DATED 1818. SN NSN. Cal. 71. 11-1/8″ 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 shows evidence of welding in touch hole area indicating reconversion, 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 marked “JF” and evidence of new pan being welded, again indicating reconversion, as nearly all of these pistols are. Ramrod is not original. Walnut stock retains circular cartouches of both inspection marks, however neither are legible. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Metal overall is in very good condition with evidence of lightly being cleaned at one time, however the metal is now very smooth. Walnut stock is in very good condition with 1-1/2″ x 1-1/4″ chip on left side of breech tang. 7/8″ h x 1/4″ w chip at tail of lock. Butt stock was cracked 1/4″ above the butt cap running from one side of trigger guard around to the other, but was soundly glued years ago. 4-39590 PAS42 (6,000-9,000)
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. |