U.S. MODEL 1805 HARPERS FERRY PISTOL.

U.S. MODEL 1805 HARPERS FERRY PISTOL. SN 1496. Cal. 54. 10″ rnd bbl, breech marked with raised eagle over “P” in a sunken oval behind a raised “US” in a sunken oval behind serial no. 1496. Lock is marked “HARPERS/FERRY/1807” in vertical arcs behind cock. Under the pan is a spread-winged eagle facing toward the cock over “US”. The lock is orig flint, however, the cock and mainspring have been replaced. Lock is marked “VII”; underside of bbl and stock under sideplate marked “XXV”. The wood opposite the lock is marked with an indistinguishable script carving. At the present time, Harper’s Ferry pistols are becoming scarce and this piece, being orig flint, could be easily upgraded by replacing the cock with one having a better profile. CONDITION: Metal is in overall very good condition with evidence of light pitting having been cleaned at one time. The bbl key is a replacement as is the ramrod. The tang must have been broken at one time and now is in the configuration of a hooked breech. Wood overall is dark with no major wood losses, nicks or dings. 4-37582 PAS5 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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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	2579	$0.00	U.S. MODEL 1805 HARPERS FERRY PISTOL. SN 1496. Cal. 54. 10″ rnd bbl, breech marked with raised eagle over “P” in a sunken oval behind a raised “US” in a sunken oval behind serial no. 1496. Lock is marked “HARPERS/FERRY/1807” in vertical arcs behind cock. Under the pan is a spread-winged eagle facing toward the cock over “US”. The lock is orig flint, however, the cock and mainspring have been replaced. Lock is marked “VII”; underside of bbl and stock under sideplate marked “XXV”. The wood opposite the lock is marked with an indistinguishable script carving. At the present time, Harper’s Ferry pistols are becoming scarce and this piece, being orig flint, could be easily upgraded by replacing the cock with one having a better profile. CONDITION: Metal is in overall very good condition with evidence of light pitting having been cleaned at one time. The bbl key is a replacement as is the ramrod. The tang must have been broken at one time and now is in the configuration of a hooked breech. Wood overall is dark with no major wood losses, nicks or dings. 4-37582 PAS5 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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