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Lot 3270ANTIQUE

An early type U.S. model 1842 navy martial pistol by Ames
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10 June 2013, 10:00 PDT
San Francisco

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An early type U.S. model 1842 navy martial pistol by Ames

Serial no. 116; .59 caliber round 6 inch smoothbore barrel dated 1842 on tang. Percusssion boxlock action with partially beveled lockplate with rounded tang marked U.S.N./1842 and N.P. Ames/Springfield/Mass in center of lockplate. Brass mounted with steel swivel ramrod. Trigger, triggerguard, barrel, barrel tang, and several internal lock parts all numbered 116. Walnut stock.
Condition: Fair; barrel cleaned at some time, now retaining grey patina with light surface rust and heavy pitting around breech; ramrod, having very dark patina, is replaced and has visible solder repair; barrel tang screw replaced. Lock with dark grey patina and some scattered minor pitting; internal mainspring has been filed and may be a replacement; functions well. Brass furniture with dark patina and scattered dents and scratches from use; triggerguard screw replaced. Stock has significant structural damage, cracked through wrist and lock, large area of woodfill under lock and around lock screw; one large piece of wood replaced; several marks from use.
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