S. NORTH 1816 CONTRACT PISTOL.

Revised: 3/11/2010

Correction: Ram Rod is probably a replacement.

S. NORTH 1816 CONTRACT PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 54. 9-1/8″ rnd bbl marked near breech “P” over “US”. Additionally stamped “S.N.Y.” indicating issuance to the state of New York under the militia act of 1808. Lock plate marked underneath brass pan “U” spread-winged eagle “S” lightly stamped, over “MIDLTN, CONN” under-arc. Gun is original flintlock. Bbl tang, butt cap, trigger guard, side plate, lock screws, front band all marked with small “o” 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”. “3” stamped on left side of stock over butt cap and on right side above butt cap. PROVENANCE: Ex. Robert Howard Collection, Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Metalwork excellent retaining 50% original brown lacquer finish, the balance turning to patina. Walnut stock is excellent with one 1/2″ long gouge opposite the lock and 3/4″ long scratch running from right side of bbl tang towards the lock and a few other minor nicks, none of which detract from the pistol’s fine appearance. 4-39589 PAS9 (4,000-4,500)

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
	2470	$4,600.00	Revised: 3/11/2010 Correction: Ram Rod is probably a replacement. S. NORTH 1816 CONTRACT PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 54. 9-1/8″ rnd bbl marked near breech “P” over “US”. Additionally stamped “S.N.Y.” indicating issuance to the state of New York under the militia act of 1808. Lock plate marked underneath brass pan “U” spread-winged eagle “S” lightly stamped, over “MIDLTN, CONN” under-arc. Gun is original flintlock. Bbl tang, butt cap, trigger guard, side plate, lock screws, front band all marked with small “o” 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”. “3” stamped on left side of stock over butt cap and on right side above butt cap. PROVENANCE: Ex. Robert Howard Collection, Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Metalwork excellent retaining 50% original brown lacquer finish, the balance turning to patina. Walnut stock is excellent with one 1/2″ long gouge opposite the lock and 3/4″ long scratch running from right side of bbl tang towards the lock and a few other minor nicks, none of which detract from the pistol’s fine appearance. 4-39589 PAS9 (4,000-4,500) 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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