SCARCE MAYNARD CONVERSION OF A MODEL 1836 FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY NIPPES.

SCARCE MAYNARD CONVERSION OF A MODEL 1836 FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY NIPPES. SN NONE. Cal. 54. Standard Model 1836 with 8-1/2″ rnd smoothbore bbl, elliptical shaped half moon brass front sight with full iron furniture and full upper & lower tangs with rnd butt cap. Top of the bbl has usual “U.S.” markings and inspector initials. Lockplate markings are covered by the Maynard conversion which utilized the cone conversion method with the addition of Maynard’s tape primer system. Bottom of bbl has the orig captive rammer and the pistol is mounted in a very nicely figured 1-pc walnut stock with two legible cartouches. Conversion of this model of flintlock pistol was a common occurrence in the 1850s but Maynard conversions are exceptionally scarce. CONDITION: About fine. All the metal is an even dark brown attic patina with some fine pin prick pitting on the left side of the bbl band & strap. Stock has a repair back of the lockplate, otherwise is sound with light handling & use marks and retains a wonderful hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with light rust. 4-42026 JR242 (8,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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
	2473	$0.00	SCARCE MAYNARD CONVERSION OF A MODEL 1836 FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY NIPPES. SN NONE. Cal. 54. Standard Model 1836 with 8-1/2″ rnd smoothbore bbl, elliptical shaped half moon brass front sight with full iron furniture and full upper & lower tangs with rnd butt cap. Top of the bbl has usual “U.S.” markings and inspector initials. Lockplate markings are covered by the Maynard conversion which utilized the cone conversion method with the addition of Maynard’s tape primer system. Bottom of bbl has the orig captive rammer and the pistol is mounted in a very nicely figured 1-pc walnut stock with two legible cartouches. Conversion of this model of flintlock pistol was a common occurrence in the 1850s but Maynard conversions are exceptionally scarce. CONDITION: About fine. All the metal is an even dark brown attic patina with some fine pin prick pitting on the left side of the bbl band & strap. Stock has a repair back of the lockplate, otherwise is sound with light handling & use marks and retains a wonderful hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with light rust. 4-42026 JR242 (8,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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