S. NORTH 1808 NAVY CONTRACT PISTOL.

S. NORTH 1808 NAVY CONTRACT PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 68. x 10″ rnd unmarked iron bbl and is reconverted back to flint. Lock marked with “U.STATES.” partially legible, reading vertically in three lines behind the cock. “S. NORTH/BERLIN/CON.”. Inside of lock is marked with a “D” on the lock plate, “7” on the pan screw, on the main spring screw, both bridle screws, the sear spring screw but not externally on the cock screw and battery screw (4) confirming this gun is a reconversion (cock, frizzen and frizzen spring appear to be orig parts used in this reconversion). Walnut stock is unmarked having very nice edges. Opposite the lock is 8″ long belt hook. Ramrod is 9-1/2″ and old however not orig to this gun. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: All the ironwork is in very good to excellent condition only having very light pitting on bbl and lock. All brass furniture has nice patina. Stock is in very good condition having a 2-1/4″ long x 3/16″ piece of wood replaced over the back of the lock. Handle was completely cracked through 2″ above buttcap, but has been solidly repaired, 3″ long stress fracture running through the ramrod pipe pin and bbl pin not affecting overall soundness, balance of stock refinished. Difficult to find today as only 2,000 were delivered. 4-50070 PAS55 (4,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	2584	$2,360.00	S. NORTH 1808 NAVY CONTRACT PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 68. x 10″ rnd unmarked iron bbl and is reconverted back to flint. Lock marked with “U.STATES.” partially legible, reading vertically in three lines behind the cock. “S. NORTH/BERLIN/CON.”. Inside of lock is marked with a “D” on the lock plate, “7” on the pan screw, on the main spring screw, both bridle screws, the sear spring screw but not externally on the cock screw and battery screw (4) confirming this gun is a reconversion (cock, frizzen and frizzen spring appear to be orig parts used in this reconversion). Walnut stock is unmarked having very nice edges. Opposite the lock is 8″ long belt hook. Ramrod is 9-1/2″ and old however not orig to this gun. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: All the ironwork is in very good to excellent condition only having very light pitting on bbl and lock. All brass furniture has nice patina. Stock is in very good condition having a 2-1/4″ long x 3/16″ piece of wood replaced over the back of the lock. Handle was completely cracked through 2″ above buttcap, but has been solidly repaired, 3″ long stress fracture running through the ramrod pipe pin and bbl pin not affecting overall soundness, balance of stock refinished. Difficult to find today as only 2,000 were delivered. 4-50070 PAS55 (4,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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