MASS MILITIA PISTOL.

MASS MILITIA PISTOL. SN NSN. .71 Cal. x 10-1/8″ long bbl marked at left breech “PM/LH” indicating proofed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and inspected by Luke Harrington. 4-5/8″ long lock marked under the iron integral pan “KETLAND & ADAMS” (Circa 1818). Furniture consists of two brass rammer pipes, trigger guard, buttcap, circular washers opposite lock. Walnut stock is 15-3/4″ long and is unmarked and is accompanied by a 9-5/8″ ramrod that fits nicely in this gun and may be orig to the period. PROVENANCE: See Guide to American Antique Firearms and Their Values, 1998, by Flayderman, p. 293, 6B-019. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Bbl is in very good condition with only light staining and light to moderate pitting around touch hole and associated lock area. Lock has an over all nice aged patina and is orig and complete. Brass furniture is in excellent condition with only a few minor scratches from handling. Walnut stock is in very good to plus condition with no cracks or splits and only a few minor handling marks. Overall a nice example of a Massachusetts militia pistol. 4-49922 PAS64 (2,500-4,500)

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
	2587	$1,725.00	MASS MILITIA PISTOL. SN NSN. .71 Cal. x 10-1/8″ long bbl marked at left breech “PM/LH” indicating proofed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and inspected by Luke Harrington. 4-5/8″ long lock marked under the iron integral pan “KETLAND & ADAMS” (Circa 1818). Furniture consists of two brass rammer pipes, trigger guard, buttcap, circular washers opposite lock. Walnut stock is 15-3/4″ long and is unmarked and is accompanied by a 9-5/8″ ramrod that fits nicely in this gun and may be orig to the period. PROVENANCE: See Guide to American Antique Firearms and Their Values, 1998, by Flayderman, p. 293, 6B-019. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Bbl is in very good condition with only light staining and light to moderate pitting around touch hole and associated lock area. Lock has an over all nice aged patina and is orig and complete. Brass furniture is in excellent condition with only a few minor scratches from handling. Walnut stock is in very good to plus condition with no cracks or splits and only a few minor handling marks. Overall a nice example of a Massachusetts militia pistol. 4-49922 PAS64 (2,500-4,500) 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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