S. NORTH 1813 CONTRACT NAVY PISTOL.

S. NORTH 1813 CONTRACT NAVY PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 70. 9-1/8″ rnd bbl faceted at the breech marked on left flat “P” over “US” and on right bbl flat “H.H.P.” (Henry H. Perkins). Bbl has 1/4″ round plug indicating it was either bushed or reconverted. Lock plate marked underneath brass pan “U” (barely visible) “S”, over “MIDLN, CON” under-arc. Lock parts appear to be original (if reconverted, it was done with original parts). Bbl tang, butt cap, trigger guard, side plate, lock screws, front band all marked with small single dot indicating an assembly code. No ramrod present. Walnut stock unmarked having the plugged hole from the belt hook. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Metalwork appears smooth, having been cleaned at one time. Some dirtiness, but no evidence of serious pitting. Walnut stock is very dark having at least 13 grooves filed into each side of the grip by a handler. 4-39585 PAS14 (3,000-3,500)

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
	2472	$2,300.00	S. NORTH 1813 CONTRACT NAVY PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 70. 9-1/8″ rnd bbl faceted at the breech marked on left flat “P” over “US” and on right bbl flat “H.H.P.” (Henry H. Perkins). Bbl has 1/4″ round plug indicating it was either bushed or reconverted. Lock plate marked underneath brass pan “U” (barely visible) “S”, over “MIDLN, CON” under-arc. Lock parts appear to be original (if reconverted, it was done with original parts). Bbl tang, butt cap, trigger guard, side plate, lock screws, front band all marked with small single dot indicating an assembly code. No ramrod present. Walnut stock unmarked having the plugged hole from the belt hook. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Metalwork appears smooth, having been cleaned at one time. Some dirtiness, but no evidence of serious pitting. Walnut stock is very dark having at least 13 grooves filed into each side of the grip by a handler. 4-39585 PAS14 (3,000-3,500) 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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