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N.P. AMES 1842 US NAVY PERCUSSION PISTOL.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 1,000.00 USD
N.P. AMES 1842 US NAVY PERCUSSION PISTOL.
Cal. 54. NSN. Bbl. 6" rnd. w/ smooth bore. Breech end of bbl. marked "USN / 1844 / RP / P". Flat style lockplate marked "N.P. AMES / SPRINGFIELD / MASS". Rear of lock is marked "U.S.N" over 1843 date. Walnut stock w/ brass trigger guard, bbl. band & buttcap plate. Left side of stock retains cartouches that are indiscernable due to dents. CONDITION: bbl. is gray w/ scratches & scattered light pitting. Lockplate is fading to gray. Stock has added finish over numerous dents & handling marks. Brass buttcap has hand scratched letter "M" or "W". Bore is dark showing scattered pitting. (01-16891/DS). ANTIQUE. $600-1,000.