RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1817 FLINTLOCK MARTIAL PISTOL.

RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1817 FLINTLOCK MARTIAL PISTOL. Cal 71. NSN. 11-1/8″ rnd bbl. This is one of only two pistols that were ever made at The Springfield Armory. It is the early variant, with gooseneck hammer & teat at back edge of lockplate, which is sometimes referred to as the 1807, even though the gun was not assembled until 1818. One thousand of these guns were assembled primarily from muskets & rifle parts. Most of these were converted to percussion. This is an outstanding example, with a strong eagle & “US” on lock, forward of hammer & ‘SPRINGFIELD 1818” at rear of hammer. Bbl is marked with a sunken “P” proof over eaglehead over “V” & dated “1818”. Stock is cartouched, opposite lockplate with a script “S” within an oval & a cursive “ET” within an oval. On inside curve of grip, it is also marked “RC” about buttcap. Ramrod appears to be original. CONDITION: Wood is excellent with minor storage marks only. Metal is smooth with a very nice burnish & very sharp. This is possibly a reconversion. The wood is cracked at tumbler hole. There is no burnout in wood behind pan & action works very nicely. A very fine example. 4-58133 (5,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

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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	41	$5,175.00	RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1817 FLINTLOCK MARTIAL PISTOL. Cal 71. NSN. 11-1/8″ rnd bbl. This is one of only two pistols that were ever made at The Springfield Armory. It is the early variant, with gooseneck hammer & teat at back edge of lockplate, which is sometimes referred to as the 1807, even though the gun was not assembled until 1818. One thousand of these guns were assembled primarily from muskets & rifle parts. Most of these were converted to percussion. This is an outstanding example, with a strong eagle & “US” on lock, forward of hammer & ‘SPRINGFIELD 1818” at rear of hammer. Bbl is marked with a sunken “P” proof over eaglehead over “V” & dated “1818”. Stock is cartouched, opposite lockplate with a script “S” within an oval & a cursive “ET” within an oval. On inside curve of grip, it is also marked “RC” about buttcap. Ramrod appears to be original. CONDITION: Wood is excellent with minor storage marks only. Metal is smooth with a very nice burnish & very sharp. This is possibly a reconversion. The wood is cracked at tumbler hole. There is no burnout in wood behind pan & action works very nicely. A very fine example. 4-58133 (5,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 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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