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2485
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$2,587.50
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J. HENRY 1807 CONTRACT PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 57. 10″ rnd iron bbl marked on top “J.HENRY PHILa”. Touch hole appears to have been reconverted back to flintlock. Left breech marked with sunken “P”. Lock marked under pan “U.S”. Reading in two vertical lines behind cock “J.HENRY/PHILa”. Evidence of welding in pan region indicating the lock has been reconverted back to flintlock. Walnut stock is marked opposite the lock with “V”. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: All iron work shows nice brown patina with only slight evidence of pitting in breech area. Brass side plate, butt cap, trigger guard and single ramrod pipe all in very good condition and fit well to stock which is also in very good condition, showing only a few handling marks, dings and scratches. 1-1/2″ stress crack in front of lock. 4-39579 PAS45 (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. |