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U.S. MODEL 1816 PISTOL.

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
U.S. MODEL 1816 PISTOL.
NSN. Cal. 54. 9-1/4" rnd bbl marked left side of breech "P" over "US". Bbl is original flint. Lock marked "S.North" over-arc, over "U" spread-winged eagle "S", over "MIDLtnCON" (earlier production) is under-arc. Lock is orig flint. Buttcap screw, bbl tang screw, and front band carry sub-inspector's stamp of "P", sideplate, lockscrews, and bbl tang carry inspector's mark "B". Inspector's stamp "LS" (Luther Sage) in circle opposite the lock in the wood is barely legible. PROVENANCE: See Guide to American Antique Firearms and Their Values, 1998, by Flayderman. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Metal showing normal age with very slight pitting around touch hole. Ramrod is of the correct type. Overall wood is very good having a 1" long stress fracture originating at rear lock screw terminating at the bbl. Overall condition of wood and metal is smooth and overall very good plus condition. 4-49956 PAS50