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RARE J. HENRY 1807 - 1808 FLINTLOCK MARTIAL PISTOL.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:4,000.00 USD Estimated At:8,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD
RARE J. HENRY 1807 - 1808 FLINTLOCK MARTIAL PISTOL.
NSN. Cal. 54. 10" Round bbl is marked "J. Henry Phila" on top, with eagle head "P" proof on left. Lock with flat chamfered plate with long teat at tail has integral pan with bridled friction frizzen, fitted with flat faced chamfered cock, stamped "US" under pan, and with "J. Henry" and "Phila" on tail. Interior of lock is stamped "C. Giersh". Stock extends to muzzle, and is fitted with brass furniture. CONDITION: Very good. Iron parts are cleaned to gray patina, with scattered overall pitting, some areas deeper. All markings are clear. Stock is fine retaining old oil finish and a lovely warm patina. Area is chipped out at bottom front of lockplate, with some stress cracks on left side. Brass furniture is a fine mustard brown. Ramrod appears to be original, and has worm tail. Lock is missing its bridle and screws. 4-48194 MGM184