Lot 74 Detail
Rare Single Shot U.S. Martial Percussion Pistol by Unknown Maker, Marked JH and with
Serial Number 47
.54 caliber, smoothbore 8 1/2-inch round barrel; steel mountings; JH at barrel breech;
F at left flat of barrel breech; F and O marked on triggerguard forward tang; E on
sideplate. Two inspector cartouche markings on left side of oil-finished walnut stock, one
of them MPL. Lock comes to point at rear similar to flat lock Waters, but front of lock
beveled. Finely formed hammer and bolster; Nearly identical pistol number 45 known. Lock
plate with extra screw hole for mainspring (also found on flat lock, First Model, Waters).
Made with rear sight on upper tang. 47 on rear triggerguard tang near buttcap.
Condition: Very good. Steel with gray patina, pitting; stock with
marks, nicks and wear.
Note: See Robert Howard article on this type arm in The Gun Report, August 1987.
Provenance: Samuel E. Smith
Estimate: $2500 - $3500
Reloading
kit for pinfire cartridges (7mm, 9mm & 12mm)
How
does it work?
PRICE LIST
Basic one shell
16 gauge caliber kit
for pinfire shotgun
User
manual click here
Includes a brass
case, a cap holder, a firing pin and a long screw
$31,00 shipping
included (out of Europe shipment)
Revive your antique French 11mm Model
1873 (Chamelot Delvigne) revolver
USER
Manual click here
11mm 1973
full kit
Content : 11 mm tools + 12
reloadable cases + 1 powder measuring cup + 25 lead bullets
Price list click here
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