RARE J. HENRY NAVY BOARDING PISTOL, CIRCA 1814.

NSN. Cal. 54. This very rare gun of which only 2 are thought to be known is described by Sam Smith & E. W. Bitter in Historic Pistols The American Marital Flintlock, 1760-1845 on pg 188 “During the Revolutionary War, the American Navy dwindled from thirteen warships in 1776 to none in 1780. Although the official Navy was next to nothing, the privateer navy was a great power. After the French and the British had begun to stop and search American ships on the high seas and to impress seamen, there was a great demand for arms. Privateers and ship’s chandleries placed orders for pistols with the well-known gunsmiths of the day, such as Henry, Waters, North, French, and Miles, up and down the eastern coast and near the principal ports of Providence, Boston, New London, New York Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore”. 9-3/4″ iron bbl marked with a “P” in a sunken oval at left breech as normally seen on contract arms of the 1808-1812 period. Lock is marked “J.HENRY” in one line under the integral iron pan and there is a “G” inside the lock plate with a “P” on the bridle. Balance of lock inside has not been cleaned showing its age and dirt so other markings are not visible. The bbl and lock are orig flint. The 6″ long belt hook appears to be orig and fits well. The brass buttcap, trigger guard, rammer pipe and side plate fit well to the unmarked walnut stock. PROVENANCE: Ex-Nick Penachio, Sr. Collection; Pictured on pg 344 of “Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms”, 2007. CONDITION: Very good overall, brass mounts, iron and stock have all been cleaned which was typical among early collectors and varnished overall. The ramrod fits nicely, but is not orig. The stock fits to the metal well with only a 3/8 x 3/16″ chip at the rear bbl pin in front of the lock screw on off lock side and some very minor chipping at the front bbl pin. Hammer screw is a fine replacement. This is a very nice condition and very rare Naval Boarding pistol from the period of the War of 1812. 51654-1 JS (4,500-6,500) – Lot 1279

RARE 1817 DATED HARPER’S FERRY MODEL 1795 FLINTLOCK MUSKET WITH ORIGINAL BAYONET.

NSN. Cal. 69. This is a rarely encountered “as found” early American, apparently all original 1817 dated Model 1795 Harper’s Ferry musket. Gun is in the standard configuration seen on the 1815-1819 production with 42″ bbl, 3-1/8″ bbl extension, bayonet lug on top of bbl. The accompanying bayonet fits well, and is US surcharged with and inspected. Lockplate is marked forward of cock with eagle over US and rear of cock “Harper’s / Ferry / 1817”. The bbl has two inspector’s cartouches, both recessed ovals, one with raised “US” the other with a “Liberty Cap over P”. Opposite the lock are Harper’s Ferry inspector’s cartouches “V/IP” for Joseph Perkins. There are indiscernible stock inspectors marks in wood rear of trigger guard. Harper’s Ferry produced just under 93,000 Model 1795 between 1801-1818, 8,516 being made in 1817. Many of these guns saw hard use and most were converted to percussion. Orig flint examples are quite rare and this appears to be an honest example. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Metal is overall brown and pitted except where protected under bands where some orig surface can be seen. Markings in metal are very good and discernible as is inspector’s cartouche in stock. There are several cracks around and opposite lock though stock is overall sound with numerous scattered blemishes expected from after 200 years. Wood overall has a hand worn patina. Mechanically, gun is sound with pitted bore; bayonet matches gun well for fit and patina. The ramrod has matching patina with no threading and protrudes a couple of inches past muzzle, though no doubt ramrod channel could be cleaned and better fit. 51388-1 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1283

MODEL 1819 SIMEON NORTH FLINTLOCK PISTOL DATED 1822.

NSN. Cal. 54. x 10. Rnd bbl with no discernible markings. Lock plate marked under brass pan “S. NORTH” in arc, over “US” and spread-winged eagle, over “MIDLTN CONN.” dated 1822 behind the cock. Sideplate, buttcap, bbl tang, trigger guard, bbl band and swivel ramrod appear all orig to this gun and match well. Walnut stock marked opposite lock is inspector cartouche “LS” (Luther Sage). CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal was cleaned and is white/gray overall with well discerned markings as can be seen in photos. Walnut stock is refinished with two glued crack repairs showing typical nicks, dings, and scratches and good discernible inspector marks as can be seen in photos. Mechanically gun functions well including safety with a smooth clean bore. 51127-6 JS (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3560

FINE A. H. WATERS MODEL 1836 FLINTLOCK SINGLE SHOT U.S. MARTIAL PISTOL.

NSN. Cal. 54. This is a very nice example, showing light use of an 1844 dated M-1836 A. H. Waters flintlock pistol made in Middleton, CT in standard configuration with 8-1/2″ rnd bbl. This gun has crisp markings including two very bright and crisp inspector’s cartouches. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Metal shows old cleaning and is overall grey/bright with light areas of staining and pitting. Markings are all crisp and well discerned. Stock is sound, well fit with hand worn patina, minor cosmetic blemishes and as noted, two well struck and discernible inspector’s cartouches. Mechanically gun functions well with bright smooth bore. 31377-17 JS (1,500-2,000) – Lot 3562

MODEL 1777 FRENCH SHORT MUSKET FOR “COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA”.

NSN. Cal. 78. 54″ overall, brass pan and unbridled frizzen. 39″ rnd bbl. Gun is totally unmarked with exception of a small “CP” (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?) brand opposite lock and several small European proofs including “star over D” in small cartouche stamped on bottom of trigger guard along with “Crown over P” and “Crown over C” on buttplate. There are several spurious small “US” surcharges on several parts and spurious small “U States” on reverse of buttstock. Otherwise, gun appears as found though missing top jaw and its screw. PROVENANCE: Riley Alden Museum. CONDITION: Good over all. Gun appears orig and complete with missing aforementioned top jaw and top jaw screw. Ramrod is a replacement. Iron is overall grey/brown with pitting, functional with smooth pitted bore. 51357-2 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3564

EXTREMELY RARE SOUTH CAROLINA SURCHARGED FLINTLOCK MUSKET.

SN 107. Cal. 69. This Model 1798 Whitney Contract musket is in standard configuration with 42″ bbl and South Carolina surcharged examples are not found in the literature including American Military Shoulder Arms, George Moller. Model 1816 muskets were purchased from Whitney in 1834, but not in this 1798 type III configuration that would pre-date the War of 1812. This gun is “as found”, complete, though missing ramrod and front band appears to be a contemporary replacement. Lock is marked like other Model 1798’s with eagle over “NEW HAVEN” forward of lock and “U.S STATES” in arc rear of hammer. No US proofs or inspector marks, “So CAROLINA.” is stamped on lock escutcheon and “28TH / REGT” in large oval cartouche rear of lock escutcheon in stock. Rack number “107” is painted on top of stock, rear of breech and stamped on rear of bbl. CONDITION: Good to very good “as found”. Metal is grey/brown with staining, scattered pitting under old varnish that covers entire gun, including stock. Gun appears orig and complete with exception of later fabricated front band with same varnish. Stock was whittled under front band for fit. There is a 1/2″ chip of wood missing rear of lock and old pinned wood repair between tang and lock; comb has been shaved on the left side. Accompanying ramrod is a new addition. Functionally fine with smooth bore with pitting. 51357-4 JS (2,000-4,000) – Lot 3565

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1818 DATED SPRINGFIELD FLINTLOCK MUSKET.

NSN. Cal. 69. This gun has matching lock and bbl dates of “1818”. Lock markings are well struck and easily discerned. This is a scarce model in orig flint, unfortunately this is a re-conversion from percussion utilizing a mix of orig and reproduction parts but still presents nicely. CONDITION: Good to very good as reconverted and restored. The weld to bbl at breech removing percussion cone is obvious as are added lock parts with different surfaces in the re-conversion. Sling swivels are also restored. Iron overall has been cleaned with an overall mottled silver/grey color with pitting at breech. Stock has been sanded with rnd edges with no discernible inspector’s marks opposite lock. The added frizzen spring is broken and has no tension. Lock holds on cock and half cock but with light tension. 51389-14 JS (500-800) – Lot 3567

SILVER AND BRASS MOUNTED “P. YORK 1837” SIGNED FULL STOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE.

NSN. Cal. 36. 47-1/2″ overall with 32″ oct bbl with fixed rear sight and German silver and brass blade front sight. Stamped behind rear sight “X P. YORK X” and “1837”. Gun is brass and silver mounted with elaborate spring hinged patchbox nicely shaped with cutout work. Partially discernible name is scratched into lid which possibly reads “Jos. Mitchell”. CONDITION: Good overall as restored. Lock appears to be reconversion. Iron overall is brown/plum with pitting, especially at breech and lock. Wrist has been repaired and wood restoration as noted around lock forward portion of trigger guard and right side of forestock for about 12″ above front ramrod pipe. 6 silver insets have grey patina, brass has dark mustard patina. Mechanically gun will not hold cock with good discernible rifling in bore. 31377-27 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3578

FLINTLOCK FULL STOCK PENNSYLVANIA RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO G. F. FAINOT OF LANCASTER, PA.

NSN. Cal. 56. The patchbox on this rifle is very distinctive and very similar to one by G. F. Fainot, illustrated on page 137 KENTUCKY RIFLE PATCHBOXES … by Chandler. Rifle has 47″ octagon to round bbl, and has an unmarked trade type flintlock in unfigured walnut full stock. Besides patchbox, brass furniture consists of beaded ramrod pipes, trigger guard with heavy acorn finial, heavy cast buttplate and sideplate, along with 8 pointed star on left side of butt. A silver crest plate is at top of grip. Being sold unreserved. CONDITION: Fair to good. Bbl cleaned to mostly bright over scattered pitting. Lock and bbl most likely re-converted. Stock has mottled appearance from cleaning, with numerous marks, rubs, and evidence of re-pinned bbl. Forend crack has old brass repair. Wood under metal. 51707-1 MGM59 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3579

Revised: 4/6/2017

Please Note: Additional research (see Provenance online) indicates that the patchbox is almost an identical match to that used by the Gumph family. It is attributed to either Christian or his father Stoephel, and was probably made Pre 1800.

“DICKERT” SIGNED FULL STOCK KENTUCKY FLINTLOCK RIFLE.

NSN. Cal. 46. 60-1/2″ overall. 44-1/2″ oct bbl with fixed rear sight. Brass mounted with single set trigger. Signed on top bbl flat is indiscernible signature which consignor states is “J DICKERT”. Gun does have a Dickert Lancaster style patchbox. CONDITION: Good to very good overall as restored. Bbl has mottled brown/grey patina and reconverted from percussion to flint. Flint lock appears new addition and fully functional. Brass mounts are cleaned with a light mustard patina. Striped maple stock has hand worn patina and inset restoration around lock, trigger guard, bbl tang and lock escutcheon. 31377-8 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3580

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HUGE PLAINS TYPE GUN BY H. SCHULTZ OF PITTSBURGH, PA.

NSN. Cal. 72. (Smooth bore) This robust gun was probably originally made as a rifle, and has been subsequently bored to smooth. It has a 52″ octagon to round bbl mounted with blacksmith made rear sight, and is double stamped on top flat “H Schultz”. Unmarked flintlock with inset pan and unbridled friction frizzen, has serpentine cock. Beech wood (?) full stock with “Pennsylvania” cheekpiece is pinned to bbl and has simple iron trigger guard and plain wood butt. Being sold unreserved. CONDITION: Good. Metal parts have even brown heavy patina. Stock appears to have had oil rubbed in over old finish. There are some long and short longitudinal cracks along bbl channel, mostly on left side. Lock does not fit well, frizzen spring with old repair does not touch frizzen. 51707-3 MGM56 (1,500-2,000) – Lot 3582

“JOHN YOUNG” SIGNED FULL STOCK KENTUCKY FOWLER.

NSN. Cal. 50. 61-1/2″ overall, 46″ oct, slightly swamped smooth bore bbl, marked in script “John Young” on bbl flat behind fixed iron rear sight. Brass mounted including patchbox, inset brass blade front sight on post and star & crescent motif on cheekpiece. Lock is marked “BARNETT”. CONDITION: Overall very good. Iron is dark with pitting, mottled brown/plum with bright area where signature on bbl is found as seen in photos. Stock is refinished with several repairs including inset wood professionally matched around lock. Brass has been cleaned with light mustard patina. Mechanically functional with smooth clean bore. 31377-19 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3583

FULL STOCK FLINT FOWLER BY CAPPER & CO.

NSN. Cal. 72. 52-1/2″ Tapered round bbl. Flat flintlock with unbridled friction frizzen and serpentine cock, is marked “Capper & Co” under pan. American walnut full stock is brass mounted with furniture which appears to be modified from a Brown Bess. CONDITION: Good. Iron parts are brown to black patina. Stock cleaned. Brass toned. Mechanically fair. 31377-23 MGM54 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3584

FLINTLOCK FOWLER MARKED A. W. SPIES.

NSN. Cal. 20 ga. 39-1/2″ Octagon to round bbl with under rib, is engraved “LONDON” on top flat, and has Birmingham proofs at breech end. Flintlock with bridled roller frizzen and serpentine cock is marked “A. W. Spies Warranted” (A. W. Spies worked in New York City from 1932 to 1860). Walnut half stock with horn tip and brass furniture is checkered at grip. Furniture has some line and floral engraving and trigger guard finial is in the form of a relief acorn. PROVENANCE: Consignors notes on hang tag. CONDITION: Good, as restored. Bbl and lock are an even dark patina with some cleaned highlights. Stock is sound but with considerable restoration around lock. Furniture has fine mellow patina. 31377-10 MGM53 (1,250-1,800) – Lot 3585

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MERCER COUNTY, PA, PERCUSSION LONG RIFLE BY WILLIAM FOSTER.

NSN. Cal. 38 (7 Grooves) 42-1/2″ Heavy octagon bbl is stamped “W. Foster” on top flat. Back action percussion lock is marked “Wolff & Lane Pittsburgh” in oval cartouche, and engraved with scroll and a pheasant. Full length brass capped curly maple stock is pinned to bbl and features deep crescent butt and PA style cheekpiece. Furniture is of brass. Trigger guard has finger and grip spur. Patchbox surround pierced and engraved with circles and spearpoint. CONDITION: Fair to good. Iron parts are a dark brown patina with silver highlights. Stock is a very pleasing hand lightened and rubbed patina. Forend is cracked away from butt portion at thimble. Mechanically good. A really good looking late Pennsylvania rifle. 31377-1 MGM58 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3590