S. NORTH 1816 CONTRACT PISTOL.

S. NORTH 1816 CONTRACT PISTOL. Cal. 54. 9-1/8″ rnd bbl marked near breech “P” over “US” and “RJ” over touch hole. 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 triangular punch mark indicating an assembly code. Ramrod appears original with metal ferrule on end. Walnut stock marked opposite lock in script “LS” inside a circle (Luther Sage) below a “V” with “JC” next to it. “3” stamped on left side of stock over butt cap and on right side above butt cap. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Remnants of brown lacquer finish on metal have turned to patina and has never been cleaned. Walnut stock in fine condition having never been cleaned or sanded. One small 1/8″ circular area broken away in front of lock and aside from 1/8″ x 1/8″ minor chip at front of lock, there are no major scratches or dents to finish. Gun is overall in fine condition. 4-39587 PAS10 (3,000-4,500)

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
	2468	$2,875.00	S. NORTH 1816 CONTRACT PISTOL. Cal. 54. 9-1/8″ rnd bbl marked near breech “P” over “US” and “RJ” over touch hole. 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 triangular punch mark indicating an assembly code. Ramrod appears original with metal ferrule on end. Walnut stock marked opposite lock in script “LS” inside a circle (Luther Sage) below a “V” with “JC” next to it. “3” stamped on left side of stock over butt cap and on right side above butt cap. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Remnants of brown lacquer finish on metal have turned to patina and has never been cleaned. Walnut stock in fine condition having never been cleaned or sanded. One small 1/8″ circular area broken away in front of lock and aside from 1/8″ x 1/8″ minor chip at front of lock, there are no major scratches or dents to finish. Gun is overall in fine condition. 4-39587 PAS10 (3,000-4,500) 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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