NORTH 1813 TRANSITION FLATLOCK.

NORTH 1813 TRANSITION FLATLOCK. SN NSN. Cal. 72. 9″ rnd bbl marked “P” over “US” on left breech flat and lock marked “S.NORTH”/BERLIN/CON” in three lines reading vertically behind cock. Every component except the pan and the main spring are deeply stamped “..”. Bbl tang screw, both buttcap screws, and both lockplate screws are marked with an “X” as the gun’s assembly number. Walnut stock is unmarked. This is an extremely rare martial pistol as only 85 were presented to Inspector Henry H. Perkins and it is not known how many were actually accepted. PROVENANCE: From the Dr. Walter Peterson Collection. CONDITION: Overall metal condition shows a light patina consistent with age, lockplate face shows slightly heavier pitting and repair has been made to the cock around the heart-shaped pierced hole that if touched up could look appreciably better. Overall wood is very sound with a few minor handling nicks and chips, not affecting appearance. Ramrod is a replacement. 4-38841 PAS3 (16,500-22,500)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2580	$0.00	NORTH 1813 TRANSITION FLATLOCK. SN NSN. Cal. 72. 9″ rnd bbl marked “P” over “US” on left breech flat and lock marked “S.NORTH”/BERLIN/CON” in three lines reading vertically behind cock. Every component except the pan and the main spring are deeply stamped “..”. Bbl tang screw, both buttcap screws, and both lockplate screws are marked with an “X” as the gun’s assembly number. Walnut stock is unmarked. This is an extremely rare martial pistol as only 85 were presented to Inspector Henry H. Perkins and it is not known how many were actually accepted. PROVENANCE: From the Dr. Walter Peterson Collection. CONDITION: Overall metal condition shows a light patina consistent with age, lockplate face shows slightly heavier pitting and repair has been made to the cock around the heart-shaped pierced hole that if touched up could look appreciably better. Overall wood is very sound with a few minor handling nicks and chips, not affecting appearance. Ramrod is a replacement. 4-38841 PAS3 (16,500-22,500) 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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