U.S. MODEL 1816 PISTOL.

U.S. MODEL 1816 PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 54. 9-1/4″ rnd bbl marked left side of breech “P” over 2 indiscernible small sunken stamps with “US” stamped horizontally. Top of bbl stamped “CONd G. HAY 1R 1st B 4th D”. Bbl is orig flint. Lock marked “S. NORTH” in over-arc, over “U” spread-winged eagle “S”, over “MIDLtn CONN” in under-arc (only “NN” is legible). Opposite lock script initials “JN” (John Newbury) clearly legible. George Hay is known as an officer in the Pennsylvania State Militia and apparently had responsibility for determining when flintlock guns were to be condemned & sold as surplus. CONDITION: Metal showing normal age but no pitting, with evidence of dry grease on lock, which is orig flint. Wood is in very good condition, showing its age & no major wood losses, just normal handling marks. Ramrod is orig including steel ferrule at tip. Very nice example of Model 1816 pistol, showing state condemnation markings. 4-35908 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	2642	$3,162.50	U.S. MODEL 1816 PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 54. 9-1/4″ rnd bbl marked left side of breech “P” over 2 indiscernible small sunken stamps with “US” stamped horizontally. Top of bbl stamped “CONd G. HAY 1R 1st B 4th D”. Bbl is orig flint. Lock marked “S. NORTH” in over-arc, over “U” spread-winged eagle “S”, over “MIDLtn CONN” in under-arc (only “NN” is legible). Opposite lock script initials “JN” (John Newbury) clearly legible. George Hay is known as an officer in the Pennsylvania State Militia and apparently had responsibility for determining when flintlock guns were to be condemned & sold as surplus. CONDITION: Metal showing normal age but no pitting, with evidence of dry grease on lock, which is orig flint. Wood is in very good condition, showing its age & no major wood losses, just normal handling marks. Ramrod is orig including steel ferrule at tip. Very nice example of Model 1816 pistol, showing state condemnation markings. 4-35908 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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