J. HENRY 1807 CONTRACT PISTOL.

J. HENRY 1807 CONTRACT PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 60. 10″ rnd iron bbl marked on top “J.HENRY PHILa”. Left breech flat marked with sunken eagle head over “CT”. Lock marked under pan “US”. Reading in two vertical lines behind cock “J.HENRY/PHILa”. Inside of lock plate marked “IG”. Lock is original flint, however main spring has been replaced. Cock, top jaw and screw are also replaced. Walnut stock is marked opposite the lock with “V/JS” within a clover leaf (Jacob Shough) and scratched below is the year “1810”. PROVENANCE: Ex. Bob Jeska Collection, Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Lock and bbl have been lightly cleaned and have slight evidence of pitting, but does not detract from the overall appearance of the gun. Brass furniture consisting of side plate, butt cap, trigger guard and tail ramrod pipe are all original and show their age well, however the forward ramrod pipe is replacement. Wooden ramrod is old and has been in this gun a long time. Walnut stock is overall very good condition with some slight staining on forend, but no major chips, cracks or gouges. Overall very nice Model 1807 contract pistol. Martially inspected 1807 contract pistols are difficult to find as many were not accepted and sold late to state militias. 4-39580 PAS44 (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
	2484	$6,900.00	J. HENRY 1807 CONTRACT PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 60. 10″ rnd iron bbl marked on top “J.HENRY PHILa”. Left breech flat marked with sunken eagle head over “CT”. Lock marked under pan “US”. Reading in two vertical lines behind cock “J.HENRY/PHILa”. Inside of lock plate marked “IG”. Lock is original flint, however main spring has been replaced. Cock, top jaw and screw are also replaced. Walnut stock is marked opposite the lock with “V/JS” within a clover leaf (Jacob Shough) and scratched below is the year “1810”. PROVENANCE: Ex. Bob Jeska Collection, Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Lock and bbl have been lightly cleaned and have slight evidence of pitting, but does not detract from the overall appearance of the gun. Brass furniture consisting of side plate, butt cap, trigger guard and tail ramrod pipe are all original and show their age well, however the forward ramrod pipe is replacement. Wooden ramrod is old and has been in this gun a long time. Walnut stock is overall very good condition with some slight staining on forend, but no major chips, cracks or gouges. Overall very nice Model 1807 contract pistol. Martially inspected 1807 contract pistols are difficult to find as many were not accepted and sold late to state militias. 4-39580 PAS44 (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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