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

U.S. MODEL 1842 AMES U.S.N. BOX LOCK PISTOL. SN 68. Cal. 54. 6″ rnd bbl marked at breech “U.S.N./1844/RP/P” (Richard Paine). Lock is marked under bolster “N.P. AMES/SPRINGFIELD/MASS”. Tail of lock marked vertically in two lines “USN/1843”. Sub inspector “J” marked on breech, lock, hammer, trigger guard, butt cap, ramrod and on stock in front of trigger guard. Walnut stock marked “JPC” (James P. Chapman) under lock screw with a script “JL” in circular cartouche (Joseph Landman). PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Metal in fine condition. Bbl retaining about 20% original brown and lock retains about 75% of its original case colors. Walnut stock is excellent with just a few minor thumbnail scratches and 1/16″ l x 1/8″ w chip on grip in front of butt plate. Very well marked and nicely preserved specimen. 4-39611 PAS18 (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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2501	$6,900.00	U.S. MODEL 1842 AMES U.S.N. BOX LOCK PISTOL. SN 68. Cal. 54. 6″ rnd bbl marked at breech “U.S.N./1844/RP/P” (Richard Paine). Lock is marked under bolster “N.P. AMES/SPRINGFIELD/MASS”. Tail of lock marked vertically in two lines “USN/1843”. Sub inspector “J” marked on breech, lock, hammer, trigger guard, butt cap, ramrod and on stock in front of trigger guard. Walnut stock marked “JPC” (James P. Chapman) under lock screw with a script “JL” in circular cartouche (Joseph Landman). PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Metal in fine condition. Bbl retaining about 20% original brown and lock retains about 75% of its original case colors. Walnut stock is excellent with just a few minor thumbnail scratches and 1/16″ l x 1/8″ w chip on grip in front of butt plate. Very well marked and nicely preserved specimen. 4-39611 PAS18 (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.

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