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

U.S. MODEL 1842 AMES U.S.R. BOX LOCK PISTOL. SN 24. Cal. 58. 6″ rnd bbl marked barely legible on top “U.S.R.” over “JCB” over “P” (Joseph C. Bragg). 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 in script “JCB” in a circle, barely legible, and in script “WAT” (William Anderson Thornton). PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Metal overall has had some cleaning and shows scattered light pitting on most iron parts. Wood is in very nice condition with no scratches, nicks or dings to speak of. Inspector marks are light. A rare specimen as only 144 delivered to the Revenue marine Service. 4-39604 PAS15 (3,000-6,000)

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
	2493	$6,325.00	U.S. MODEL 1842 AMES U.S.R. BOX LOCK PISTOL. SN 24. Cal. 58. 6″ rnd bbl marked barely legible on top “U.S.R.” over “JCB” over “P” (Joseph C. Bragg). 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 in script “JCB” in a circle, barely legible, and in script “WAT” (William Anderson Thornton). PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Metal overall has had some cleaning and shows scattered light pitting on most iron parts. Wood is in very nice condition with no scratches, nicks or dings to speak of. Inspector marks are light. A rare specimen as only 144 delivered to the Revenue marine Service. 4-39604 PAS15 (3,000-6,000) 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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