S. NORTH 1816 CONTRACT PISTOL.

S. NORTH 1816 CONTRACT PISTOL. Cal. 54. 9-1/16″ rnd bbl marked near breech “P” over “US” and “J” over touch hole. Additionally marked “S. CAROLINA” along top of bbl. Lock plate marked underneath brass pan “S. NORTH” over-arc, over “U” spread-winged eagle “S”, 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 triangular punch mark and “J” 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” and stamped at a 45 degree angle “P.T. JUDD”. “3” stamped on left side of stock over butt cap and on right side above butt cap. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Metal has smooth, even wear. No evidence of excessive cleaning. Light pitting in region of touch hole. Condition of lock matches with light pitting in front of eagle, making the “S” and second “N” indiscernible. Walnut stock in good condition, having 1-1/4″ crack running from front of lock at a 45 degree angle towards bbl and a 1/2″ running from rear lock screw to bbl and another 3/4″ long running from rear of side plate towards bbl. 1-1/4″ crack running from front lock screw at 45 degree angle towards muzzle. 1″ stress crack from front of trigger guard to side plate and opposite side with 1-1/4″ stress crack running towards front of lock. Overall gun is in good plus condition, however, it is desirable with the South Carolina bbl markings having been issued under the Militia Act of 1808. 4-39586 PAS11 (2,000-4,000)

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
	2471	$4,887.50	S. NORTH 1816 CONTRACT PISTOL. Cal. 54. 9-1/16″ rnd bbl marked near breech “P” over “US” and “J” over touch hole. Additionally marked “S. CAROLINA” along top of bbl. Lock plate marked underneath brass pan “S. NORTH” over-arc, over “U” spread-winged eagle “S”, 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 triangular punch mark and “J” 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” and stamped at a 45 degree angle “P.T. JUDD”. “3” stamped on left side of stock over butt cap and on right side above butt cap. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Metal has smooth, even wear. No evidence of excessive cleaning. Light pitting in region of touch hole. Condition of lock matches with light pitting in front of eagle, making the “S” and second “N” indiscernible. Walnut stock in good condition, having 1-1/4″ crack running from front of lock at a 45 degree angle towards bbl and a 1/2″ running from rear lock screw to bbl and another 3/4″ long running from rear of side plate towards bbl. 1-1/4″ crack running from front lock screw at 45 degree angle towards muzzle. 1″ stress crack from front of trigger guard to side plate and opposite side with 1-1/4″ stress crack running towards front of lock. Overall gun is in good plus condition, however, it is desirable with the South Carolina bbl markings having been issued under the Militia Act of 1808. 4-39586 PAS11 (2,000-4,000) 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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