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LOT 1269
Desirable U.S. Harper’s Ferry Model 1805 Flintlock Pistol Dated 1807 - Serial no. 1413, 54 cal., 10 1/8 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. This is a solid representative example of the historic U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1805 flintlock pistol. The Model 1805 was the first martial pistol manufactured by a U.S. armory and only the second official
U.S. Martial pistol model. Only a total of around 4,096 were manufactured c. 1806-1808, and
this pistol is one of an estimated 2,580 manufactured in 1807. With its half-stock, under barrel rib, and brass furniture, including the band on the forend, it has a very distinctive appearance and a lot of similarities with the rare Model 1803 rifles also manufactured at Harpers Ferry. It has a smoothbore barrel with “eagle head/P”, “US,” and “1413” marked on the upper left at the breech, spread wing eagle over “US” at the center of the lock, “HARPERS/ FERRY/1807” on the tail of the lock and “WV” marked on the inside of the lock. Assembly number “XV” marked underneath the barrel, underneath the sideplate and on the lock mainspring. Faintly visible “V/JS” (James Stubblefield) inspection stamp on the left stock flat. Hickory ramrod with swelled brass tip. Period added front and rear sights mounted on top of the barrel. CONDITION: Good as reconditioned to flintlock configuration, showing evidence of light cleaning with a mostly bright appearance on the iron surfaces, scattered light to mild pitting, generally clear markings, and bright patina on the brass. The lightly refinished stock is very good, with a few small cracks, a small replacement section ahead of the lock, some scattered light scratches, and lightly visible inspection stamp. Mechanically needs work, hammer only cocks halfway back. Provenance: The Cranford Dalby Collection. Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 1270 Fine U.S. Simeon North Model 1819 Flintlock Pistol - NSN, 54 cal., 10 1/8 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. The Model 1819 was based on designs from Harpers Ferry but were manufactured solely by Simeon North of Middletown, Connecticut, c. 1819-1823. In that short time frame, his shop turned out 20,400 of these pistols for the U.S. government. These were the first U.S. martial pistols to use captive, swivel mounted ramrods which prevented the ramrods from being lost while reloading on horseback and was the only U.S. martial model to feature a sliding half-cock safety on the lock. The lock is marked “S. NORTH/U[eagle and shield motif ]S/MIDLTN CONN.” at the center and has a removable brass pan. The barrel has a brass blade front sight, “JDJ” (John D. Johnson) and “P/US” on the upper left at the breech, a condemnation stamp at the left flat of the breech, a dished rear sight on the upper tang, “JW” (Joseph Weatherhead) and an oval cartouche on the left stock flat, “LT” on the left by the toe. CONDITION: Very good with lightly cleaned metal surfaces exhibiting a bright appearance, a few patches of light freckling and minor pitting, and mostly clear markings. The stock is also very good as sanded and re-oiled, with some light handling marks, a small crack ahead of the rear lock screw, and a visible cartouche. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Cranford Dalby Collection. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 1271
Very Fine Robert Johnson U.S. Contract Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol - NSN, 54 cal., 8 1/2 inch round bbl., bright/casehardened finish, walnut stock. This exceptional Model 1836 flintlock pistol was manufactured by Robert Johnson of Middletown, Connecticut, in 1842 and has the standard markings and features, although it appears to have seen little, if any, use at all. Many saw hard use during the Mexican-American War and Civil War in the holsters of the U.S. cavalry. The Model 1836 is considered the finest of all U.S. martial flintlock pistols, and many were converted to percussion making original examples like this particularly desirable, especially in this high state of condition. “US./JH/P” marked on the breech of the bright barrel (the “US.” originally lightly stamped), “US./R.JOHNSON/MIDDn CONN/1841” marked on the casehardened lock, and two oval script inspection cartouches
“JH” and “W.A.T” (William A. Thornton) crisply stamped on the left stock flat. Small triangle mating mark stamps visible on numerous screws and small components on the outside and inside of the lock including the original cock and flash pan. CONDITION: Very fine, the barrel and fittings exhibit attractive armory bright surfaces, 70% muted original case colors, a few small patches of minor surface pitting/freckling, the brass flash pan and front sight exhibit an attractive untouched lightly aged golden aged patina, with sharp untouched markings and edges in the metal overall. The stock is also very fine, with absolutely distinct edges, a few light handling marks, and exceptionally crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. This exceptional Model 1836 pistol would make a fine addition to any U.S. martial collection! Provenance: The Cranford Dalby Collection.
semi-automatic pistols were the only handguns manufactured by Springfield Armory. Double strap iron “Wickham” barrel band with integral brass front sight blade. The pistol has a hickory ramrod with swelled tip. The lock plate is stamped “SPRING/FIELD/1815” in three vertical lines behind the hammer
and has the federal eagle and shield motif over “US” in front of the hammer, with “M” inspection initial on the inside of the lock and “O” mating marks on various lock components. The top of the barrel is dated “1818,” and the left side is stamped with a sunken oval “P” above an eagle head and “V” proofmarks. The left stock flat is stamped with faint “V/JN” (John Newbury) inspection initials. CONDITION: Very good as arsenal converted to percussion, with bright iron surfaces, some patches of minor pitting, and defined markings. Stock is also very good as re-oiled, with some scattered dents and scratches, a chipped/cracked section around the rear lock screw, filled in repairs visible around some of the edges, and lightly visible inspection stamp. Mechanically fine. Provenance: The Cranford Dalby Collection.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500 215
Approximately 4,096 U.S. Harper's Ferry Model 1805 pistols were produced, with about 2,580 manufactured in 1807.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 1272
Very Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1817 Percussion Conversion Pistol - NSN, 69 cal., 10 7/8 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. Springfield Armory manufactured 1,000 of these massive pistols in 1817- 1818. They were all still in storage in 1850, but percussion converted examples like this indicate some saw use in the 19th century, perhaps sold as surplus or issued to militia units. The Model 1817 flintlock pistols, the Model 1855 percussion pistol-carbines, and Model 1911