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2496
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$3,967.50
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U.S. MODEL 1842 AMES U.S.N. BOX LOCK PISTOL. SN 76. Cal. 54. 6″ rnd bbl marked at breech “U.S.N./1845/RP/P” (Richard Paine). Underneath barrel marked “P” and “RP”. Lock is marked under bolster “N.P. AMES/SPRINGFIELD/MASS”. Tail of lock marked vertically in two lines “USN/1845”. Walnut stock unmarked opposite lock. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Bbl retains 30% original brown. Lock retains 30% case colors. Walnut stock is in very good condition with 1/2″ scratch next to the tang and a 3/8″ stress fracture at front of lock, not affecting soundness of gun. 4-39612 PAS17 (2,000-3,000)
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. |