MODEL 1826 J.J. HENRY MILITIA PISTOL.

MODEL 1826 J.J. HENRY MILITIA PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 54. 8-9/16″ rnd iron bbl unmarked. Lock marked under pan “J.J.HENRY/BOULTON”. Walnut stock of typical shape and lacks inspection marks which is common with militia pistols. Number of these pistols made is unknown, as John Joseph Henry bought the Boulton Works from his brother William in 1822 and continued its operations without government contracts. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. Ex-Robert Howard Collection. CONDITION: Metal is in very good condition with only slight evidence of medium pitting in touch hole and breech region on bbl. Has been cleaned in that region. Balance of metal is in very good condition showing no pitting. Walnut stock is in good plus condition with 1-3/4″ long crack originating at rear lock screw running toward bbl. 3/4″ stress crack above that also running toward bbl. 2″ stress crack also originating at rear lock screw running toward the butt end of gun. 1/4″ x 3/16″ chip at back of lock. 1/2″ stress crack at back of lock. None of these affect the soundness of the gun or detract from its appearance and difficult to find. 4-39596 PAS33 (4,000-5,000)

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
	2486	$3,162.50	MODEL 1826 J.J. HENRY MILITIA PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 54. 8-9/16″ rnd iron bbl unmarked. Lock marked under pan “J.J.HENRY/BOULTON”. Walnut stock of typical shape and lacks inspection marks which is common with militia pistols. Number of these pistols made is unknown, as John Joseph Henry bought the Boulton Works from his brother William in 1822 and continued its operations without government contracts. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. Ex-Robert Howard Collection. CONDITION: Metal is in very good condition with only slight evidence of medium pitting in touch hole and breech region on bbl. Has been cleaned in that region. Balance of metal is in very good condition showing no pitting. Walnut stock is in good plus condition with 1-3/4″ long crack originating at rear lock screw running toward bbl. 3/4″ stress crack above that also running toward bbl. 2″ stress crack also originating at rear lock screw running toward the butt end of gun. 1/4″ x 3/16″ chip at back of lock. 1/2″ stress crack at back of lock. None of these affect the soundness of the gun or detract from its appearance and difficult to find. 4-39596 PAS33 (4,000-5,000) 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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