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LOT 1110
Attractive U.S. Henry Aston Model 1842 Percussion Pistol Dated 1848 - NSN, 54 cal., 8 1/2 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. Approximately 6,000 manufactured by Henry Aston and Henry Aston & Co. circa 1845- 1852. This example is dated “1848” on the barrel tang and the tail of the lock. It is desirable for both of these to match. It is also marked with “US/GW/P” the breech, “US/H.ASTON” at the center of the lock, oval “GW” and “WAT” inspection cartouches on the left stock flat, and some small “W” inspection marks. CONDITION: Very fine with the metal mostly nicely polished to “armory bright,” crisp markings, some small spots of faint surface pitting, and minor wear. The re-oiled stock is also very fine and has a few scattered scratches and dings and distinct markings. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 1111
U.S. Harper’s Ferry Model 1805 Flintlock Pistol Dated 1807 - Serial no. 270, 58 cal., 10 1/8 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. 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. 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. This pistol is one of an estimated 2,580 1807 dated pistols manufactured and has an un-sighted smoothbore barrel bored out to .58 caliber with “eagle head/P,”“US,” and “270” marked on the upper left at the breech; the spread wing eagle over “US” on the center of the lock, “HARPERS/FERRY/1807” on the tail of the lock, and a ramrod with a horn tip. “JS” inspector mark visible on the front of the lower grip, and “6” and “V” stamped on the back of the lock plate. CONDITION: Good with a large vent hole, gray patina and oil staining on the lock and barrel, mild pitting, aged patina on the brass, and moderate overall wear. The refinished stock is also good and has repairs, gaps, and cracks. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 1112
Very Scarce Simeon North Contract U.S. Model 1826 Navy Flintlock Pistol Dated 1828 - NSN, 57 cal., 8 5/8 inch round bbl., brown finish, walnut stock. This rarely seen model is historically significant as the last U.S. martial pistol contract model manufactured by Simeon North (1765-1852). North had been manufacturing pistols under contract since the Model 1799, the first official U.S. martial pistol. Only 3,000 of these pistols were manufactured c. 1826-1829. It has a brass blade front sight, dished oval rear sight, “P” proofmarks, a faint cartouche on the left stock flat above the belt hook, swivel mounted ramrod, and “1828” and “U.S./S.NORTH” marked lock. .54 caliber was the standard. “No 5” stamped on the bottom of the stock ahead of the trigger guard. This example measures .57 caliber for most of the barrel and .62 caliber at the muzzle. CONDITION: Very good with gray and brown patina throughout, dark blue tone on the lock plate, mild pitting, and general mild wear. The stock is also very good and has some attractive figure in the wrist, a small chip below the tail of the lock, faint tension crack at the breech on the left, and light scratches and dings. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500 LOT 1113 Fine U.S. Simeon North Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol - NSN, 54 cal., 9 1/4 inch round bbl., brown/casehardened finish, walnut stock. 19,374 of these pistols were manufactured by Simeon North c. 1817 to 1820. The lock plate is marked “S. NORTH/U [eagle shield motif ]S/MIDLTN CONN.” and has an angled brass pan without a fence. The breech end of the barrel on the left is marked “P” and “US”. The pistol also features a brass blade front sight on the barrel band, and “V” over an oval “LS” cartouche on the left stock flat. CONDITION: Fine with traces of original brown finish, mostly dark brown patina, some patches of gray patina, deep aged patina on the brass, and mild oxidation and pitting. The stock is also fine and has distinct markings, minor dings and scratches, light edge wear, and a faint repaired tension crack on the left at the breech. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500 LOT 1114 Fine U.S. Navy Contract Ames Model 1842 “Box Lock” Percussion Pistol Dated 1845 - NSN, 54 cal., 6 inch round bbl., brown/casehardened/bright finish, walnut stock. This pistol is one of just approximately 2,000 manufactured circa 1842- 1847. These have been nicknamed “box locks” due to their internally mounted
hammers, but they are still sidelocks. The barrel is marked “USN/1845/RC/P” at the breech, and “R” is marked on the bolster. The lock is marked “USN/1845” vertically at the rear and “N.P. AMES/SPRINGFIELD/MASS” at the center. The stock has “RC” and “JL” cartouches on the left flat. CONDITION: Fine with 75% plus of the original brown finish remaining on the barrel, aged patina on the brass furniture, and 30% of the case color patterns visible on the lock. The stock is also fine and has numerous minor scratches and dings, distinct cartouches, and nice oiled finish. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
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LOT 1115 U.S. Springfield Model 1855 Percussion Pistol-Carbine with Shoulder Stock - NSN, 58 cal., 12 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. Springfield Armory manufactured 4,021 of these dual purpose pistol-carbines. They were designed to be used as pistols by mounted cavalrymen and as carbines when they dismounted but did not prove satisfactory due to their limited rate of fire, poor accuracy, and awkward dimensions as pistols. The Maynard tape priming system was also found to be a weak spot and was abandoned by the U.S. military after the Model 1855 series. While these aspects proved to undermine the system and made their production run short, it has made them particularly desirable collector’s items. They are one of only three handguns ever manufactured at Springfield; a distinction they share with the venerable Model 1911 and Model 1817 flintlock. Many of these pistol-carbines saw use during the Civil War. This example has the standard markings and features, including “1856” date on the tail of the lock and “1855” on the barrel tang. It appears to have “8” on the pommel cap, and the stock has “78” and “4” on the brass on the lower tang. The stock has a large “A” carved into the left side. CONDITION: Good with silver gray patina and patches of mild pitting on the lock and barrel, attractive aged patina on the brass furniture, and generally distinct markings. The sanded, re-oiled wood is also good and has light dings and scratches, wear from the shoulder stock collar, and the noted “A” carving. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500