3565 SCARCE WAR OF 1812 "JOSEPH HENRY" 1807 US CONTRACT

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 300.00 USD
Estimated at 600.00 - 800.00 USD
FLINTLOCK PISTOL. Cal. 56. NSN. 16" overall, 10.5" barrel marked "J. HENRY PHIL'A" on top and "eaglehead / CT" sunken cartouche at breech. Excellent reproduction lock stamped "US" forward of cock and "J. HENRY PHIL'A" vertically at tail. Brass mounted including front sight. Stock has inspection rear of sideplate in trefoil "V / LS", possibly for Luther Sage. Henry delivered 1468 pistols prior to 1810, which is over half all 1807 contract pistols from all sources. CONDITION: very good overall as restored with remarked lock, iron & brass patina, good markings, stock is sound, mechanically fine, smooth clear bore. PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of author Milton Von Damm. (01-24799/JS). ANTIQUE. $600-800.