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2591
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$2,127.50
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U.S. MODEL 1816 PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 54. 9-1/4″ rnd bbl marked left side of breech “P” over “US”. Bbl is original flint. Lock marked “S.North” over-arc, over “U” spread-winged eagle “S”, over “MIDLtnCON” (earlier production) is under-arc. Lock is orig flint. Buttcap screw, bbl tang screw, and front band carry sub-inspector’s stamp of “P”, sideplate, lockscrews, and bbl tang carry inspector’s mark “B”. Inspector’s stamp “LS” (Luther Sage) in circle opposite the lock in the wood is barely legible. PROVENANCE: See Guide to American Antique Firearms and Their Values, 1998, by Flayderman. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Metal showing normal age with very slight pitting around touch hole. Ramrod is of the correct type. Overall wood is very good having a 1″ long stress fracture originating at rear lock screw terminating at the bbl. Overall condition of wood and metal is smooth and overall very good plus condition. 4-49956 PAS50 (2,500-3,500)
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. |