U.S. MODEL 1842 AMES U.S.R. BOX LOCK PISTOL.

U.S. MODEL 1842 AMES U.S.R. BOX LOCK PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 58. 6″ rnd bbl, markings not legible. Lock is marked under bolster “N.P. AMES/SPRINGFIELD/MASS”. Tail of lock marked vertically in two lines “U.S.R./1843”. Walnut stock marked opposite lock with barely legible in script “WAT” (William Anderson Thornton), primary inspector’s initials not legible. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Metal shows evidence of heavy pitting, making most of markings easily discernible. Walnut stock in good condition with 3-1/2″ x 1/2″ piece wood replaced in front of lock. 1-1/2″ crack underneath brass bbl band. 3-1/2″ x 1/2″ piece of wood replaced behind lock. Shows evidence of heavy use. A rare specimen as only 144 were delivered to the Revenue Marine Service. 4-39602 PAS16 (1,000-1,500)

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
	2492	$1,035.00	U.S. MODEL 1842 AMES U.S.R. BOX LOCK PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 58. 6″ rnd bbl, markings not legible. Lock is marked under bolster “N.P. AMES/SPRINGFIELD/MASS”. Tail of lock marked vertically in two lines “U.S.R./1843”. Walnut stock marked opposite lock with barely legible in script “WAT” (William Anderson Thornton), primary inspector’s initials not legible. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Metal shows evidence of heavy pitting, making most of markings easily discernible. Walnut stock in good condition with 3-1/2″ x 1/2″ piece wood replaced in front of lock. 1-1/2″ crack underneath brass bbl band. 3-1/2″ x 1/2″ piece of wood replaced behind lock. Shows evidence of heavy use. A rare specimen as only 144 were delivered to the Revenue Marine Service. 4-39602 PAS16 (1,000-1,500) 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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