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S. NORTH 1808 NAVY CONTRACT PISTOL.

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
S. NORTH 1808 NAVY CONTRACT PISTOL.
NSN. Cal. 68. x 10" rnd unmarked iron bbl and is reconverted back to flint. Lock marked with "U.STATES." partially legible, reading vertically in three lines behind the cock. "S. NORTH/BERLIN/CON." partially legible. Inside of lock is marked with a "B" on the lock plate, "t" on the pan screw, on the main spring screw, both bridle screws, the sear, the sear spring screw but not on externally on the cock screw and battery screw confirming this gun is a reconversion. Battery spring and screw are replaced. Walnut stock is unmarked having very nice edges. Opposite the lock is 6-3/4" long belt hook. Ramrod is 8-1/2" and old however not orig to this gun. PROVENANCE: See Guide to American Antique Firearms and Their Values, 1998, by Flayderman, pp. #6A-009. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: All the ironwork is in very good condition only having light pitting around touch hole area and face of cock. All brass furniture has nice patina. Stock is in very good condition with minor handling nicks and dings. Difficult to find today as only 2,000 were delivered. 4-49782 PAS54