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N. P. AMES U.S.N. MODEL 1842 PERCUSSION PISTOL.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
N. P. AMES U.S.N. MODEL 1842 PERCUSSION PISTOL.
Cal. 54. NSN. Bbl. 6" round with smooth bore. Flat lock plate is "N. P. AMES" marked. Bbl. & lock plate dated 1843. Single grass band fastened walnut stock with inset brass buttcap. Left ear of stock has partially legible cartouche. Button tipped swivel ramrod. Standard model as mfg. 1843-1845. CONDITION: Metal has a faded gray appearance with ome light pitting having a bit of red around nipple. Stock shows wear with scratches, dents, small chips. Functioning lock. Hammer cup is chipped. Dark frosted bore with areas of deeper pitting. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (01-22360/DS). ANTIQUE. $800-1200