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

U.S. MODEL 1842 AMES U.S.N. BOX LOCK PISTOL. SN 24. Cal. 56. 6-1/8″ rnd bbl unmarked, typical of these pointed lock pistols. Lock is marked under bolster “N.P. AMES/SPRINGFIELD/MASS”. Tail of pointed lock marked vertically in two lines “U.S.N/1842”. Walnut stock unmarked which is typical of these pointed lock pistols. Rare 1st run of 300 as taken from Flayderman’s Guide. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Metal show evidence of hard use with medium pitting covering about 50% of breech area. Lock plate is in very good condition, showing its age nicely, as is the balance of the brass furniture. Walnut stock has a severe 1-1/2″ long crack running from tail of lock screw toward trigger on left side and two wood chips have been replaced at the tail of the lock, the largest measuring 3/4″ x 1/2″ and the smaller measuring 1/4″ x 1-1/2″ and reinforced with a nail. When done, did not completely fill the area next to the trigger guard where there is a 1/8″ x a 1/2″ gap that should be redone. Additionally there is a 3-1/2″ stress crack running from the front of the trigger guard to the bbl band, not affecting soundness in any way. 4-39610 PAS20 (3,000-5,000)

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
	2495	$2,242.50	U.S. MODEL 1842 AMES U.S.N. BOX LOCK PISTOL. SN 24. Cal. 56. 6-1/8″ rnd bbl unmarked, typical of these pointed lock pistols. Lock is marked under bolster “N.P. AMES/SPRINGFIELD/MASS”. Tail of pointed lock marked vertically in two lines “U.S.N/1842”. Walnut stock unmarked which is typical of these pointed lock pistols. Rare 1st run of 300 as taken from Flayderman’s Guide. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Metal show evidence of hard use with medium pitting covering about 50% of breech area. Lock plate is in very good condition, showing its age nicely, as is the balance of the brass furniture. Walnut stock has a severe 1-1/2″ long crack running from tail of lock screw toward trigger on left side and two wood chips have been replaced at the tail of the lock, the largest measuring 3/4″ x 1/2″ and the smaller measuring 1/4″ x 1-1/2″ and reinforced with a nail. When done, did not completely fill the area next to the trigger guard where there is a 1/8″ x a 1/2″ gap that should be redone. Additionally there is a 3-1/2″ stress crack running from the front of the trigger guard to the bbl band, not affecting soundness in any way. 4-39610 PAS20 (3,000-5,000) 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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