3280 US NAVY MODEL 1842 AMES CONTRACT BOXLOCK

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This item SOLD at 2023 May 14 @ 14:38UTC-4 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 750.00 USD
Estimated at 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD

PERCUSSION PISTOL. 54 Cal. NSN. Standard configuration, 12” overall, 6” round barrel proofed “USN / 1845 / RC / P” at breech, nickel plated brass furniture, lock under hammer “N. P. AMES / SPRINGFIELD / MASS” & “USN / 1844” at tail, captured swivel loading assembly. 2000 of this 1st American percussion pistol contracted by Ames, plating was later done by navy department and not contractor. CONDITION: very good overall, original & complete, stock sound with scattered cosmetic bruises, heavy edge wear, mechanics fine, smooth clear bore. (01-21476/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,500.