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Lot 3266ANTIQUE

A U.S. Model 1842 percussion navy pistol by Ames
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10 June 2013, 10:00 PDT
San Francisco

Sold for US$760.50 inc. premium

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A U.S. Model 1842 percussion navy pistol by Ames

Round .57 caliber 6 inch smoothbore barrel; marked JCB/P near breech. Boxlock percussion action; lockplate marked with spurious U.S.R/1843 on tang and N.P. Ames/Springfield/Mass in center. Brass furniture. Walnut stock with two inspector's cartouches on left side.
Condition: Good. Barrel browned with scattered pitting, heavy in some areas. Lock with grey patina and heavy pitting on hammer and lockplate; markings partially obliterated; action functions well; nipple replaced. Brass with soft patina. Stock good with minor scattered marks from use.
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