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M. 1845 Ames USN Percussion Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Western Americana Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 1,000.00 USD
M. 1845 Ames USN Percussion Pistol
Property being sold is not new! Dents, dings, scratches and other damage may be present—and is common—on used and vintage items. Items are available for preview well in advance of the auction and we take several pictures as well. Please inspect thoroughly PRIOR to bidding. Once auctioneer says “SOLD” Buyer assumes all responsibility for items.
For your collection we offer a single-shot, .54 caliber, smooth bore, percussion pistol. The six inch long, round iron barrel is mounted to the wood stock with a brass band. The Model 1845 Navy pistols were the first percussion pistols adopted by the US government. Nathan P. Ames, Jr. based the unique box lock mechanism on the designs of the English gunsmith Henry Nock. The enclosed mechanism proved convenient for a belt pistol since it was less likely to snag on clothing. The top of the barrel is marked USN 1845 and has the inspector's initials RP and below that, another P. The side plate is marked N. P. Ames, Springfield, Mass and USN 1845. It appears to be in very good outward condition, however the inside of the barrel is coated with a light rust.  Maker: N.P. Ames, Springfield, Mass. Approx. Age: Circa mid 1800s. Size: Barrel is 6 inches. Condition: Pretty good for its age, see description. Please look closely at the pictures - they are an important part of our description. Shipping: There will be a $15 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot. The actual cost of postage will be added on top of that. BUY IT NOW: If you would like to buy this item now without waiting for the auction to end (this option is only available up to 48 hours before the auction starts to close), the “Buy it Now” price is the high estimate of this lot. If you would like to end the auction early and pay the high estimate (plus applicable fees), please contact us by phone or email and reference this lot number.  *****ANTIQUE - This firearm DOES NOT REQUIRE an FFL Transfer*****