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**RARE**US Army 1826 Dated Indian Wars Era Simeon North Middleton, Connecticut Model 1817 .54 Calibre Black Powder Muzzle Loading Percussion Period Converted From Flintlock 'Common Rifle' With Patch Box Containing Tools & Iron Ram Rod. Sn 23132 - 23132
The M1817 common rifle was a flintlock muzzle-loaded weapon issued due to the Dept. of Ordnance's order of 1814 and used from the 1820s to 1840s at the American frontier & during the Native American Indian wars. Referred to as the “Common Rifle” by both collectors and historians, it derived its name due to that it was being manufactured simultaneously with the Hall’s Rifle and the 1817 was the more common of the two (the Hall being a breech loading weapon), but there was definitely nothing common about this unique offering to U.S. martial weapons. Unlike the half octagon barrelled M1814 common rifle that preceded it, it had a barrel that was round for most of its length. The 36” barrel was rifled for .54 calibre bullets. For rifling it had seven grooves. Like the M1814 common rifle, it had a large oval patch box in the stock, however the stock dropped steeper than on the M1814 common rifle. After producing the M1814 common rifle through contractors, the military decided to do the same with the M1817 rifle. The Harper's Ferry Arsenal produced a pattern weapon, which was then taken to gunsmiths to be copied. The rifle was built by Henry Deringer of Philadelphia (13,000 made), Nathan Starr & Co. of Middleton, Conn. (10,200 made), Simeon North of Middleton, Conn. (7,200 made), R. Johnson of Middleton, Conn. (5,000 made), R. & J. D. Johnson of Middleton, Conn. (3,000 made). Many of these flintlock arms were period converted to percussion and later saw service in the American Civil War. This is a rare to find muzzle loading Simeon North M1817 flintlock common rifle period converted to percussion. This example has all original wood stock which has just light bumps & bruises to be expected with age & use. It has iron fittings including trigger guard with extended tang, butt plate, barrel bands, fore end block, iron ramrod & hinged patch box with clasp fastener. The box contains tools which consist of 2 cleaning rod brushes and a hinged steel nipple key tool which is stamped ‘US’ (army). The rifle measures 51” overall with a 36” round steel barrel. The barrel has ‘U.S’ army acceptance mark and ‘P’ & ‘LS’ factory inspection marks. The steel butt plate tang is also stamped with ‘U.S’ (army) mark. The barrel’s bore is clean & has the correct deep cut 7 groove rifling. The rifle has fixed open sights. The tail of the lock plate lock plate is dated 1826 below faint ‘Midd’t Conn’ and the lock plate is signed by the maker ‘S. North’ together with ‘U.S’ (army). The metal work has even aged patina. The inside of the lock has inspection marks (all marks illustrated). The cocking and firing actions are crisp. The price for this rare rifle includes UK delivery. NB As an antique percussion firearm no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23132
£1,395.00

**SOLD*16/12**RARE**American Mexican & Indian Wars & Civil War Era U.S. Army Harpers Ferry Arsenal Model 1816 Type II .69 Calibre Muzzle Loading Flintlock Musket Converted To Percussion In 1849 With Ram Rod. Sn 23133 - 23133
The Harpers Ferry Model 1816 Type II musket is a U.S. flintlock musket produced from 1822 to 1831. A U.S Army Model 1816 Flintlock Musket By Harpers Ferry Arsenal converted to percussion in 1849. Due to its robust design and large production numbers, many Model 1816 muskets used during the Indian Wars and Mexican Wars, including Type II’s, were later converted to the more reliable percussion ignition system, particularly before and during the early years of the American Civil War. Our Type II Model 1816 musket converted by Harpers Ferry Arsenal in 1849 is in very good condition. It has the correct Type II features : All iron parts were originally finished in a "National Armoury Brown" protective browning process, rather than the bright finish of other variants. This finish as with ours often appears as a deep plum or mottled grey brown patina on surviving antique examples. Another distinguishing feature as found on our musket is the updated configuration of the lower sling swivel, which was placed on the trigger guard bow, and another on the middle barrel band. It has all original American walnut furniture which has bumps and bruises to be expected and hand carved initials and numbers most likely by the U.S Soldiers who carried this musket. The metal work has even mottled grey brown patina often found on these guns. The musket measures 57” overall with a 41” round steel barrel which has a blade fore sight on the forward barrel band. The barrel has inspection marks and ‘1849’ date denoting year of conversion. The barrel under the wood and the inside of the action plate have small inspection marks. Its smooth bore has staining & residue consistent with age and use. It has a heavy military hammer, steel butt plate stamped ‘US’ (Army), sling swivels, bayonet lug and original iron cleaning rod. The action plate features the U.S. Army Eagle mark and is marked "HARPERS FERRY 1849". The cocking and firing actions work crisply. The price for this rare piece includes UK delivery. NB As an antique percussion firearm no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23133
£0.00

**MINT BORE**1847 Dated American Mexican War & Civil War Era Henry Aston Middtn Connecticut U.S Army Model 1842 28 Bore Percussion ‘Horse Pistol’ With Captive Steel Ram Rod. Sn 23134 - 23134
Henry Aston manufactured approximately 6000 1842 pistols for the U.S. Ordnance Department. They have a strikingly similar design to the French cavalry pistols of that era. The Model 1842 Percussion Pistol was the last single shot percussion handgun to see service with the U.S. Army. Model 1842 Pistols saw extensive use during the Mexican War and were still in limited service at the start of the Civil War. The Model 1842 Percussion Pistol was a well-designed, robust weapon that represented the final development of the single shot “horse pistol”. This is an excellent original U.S. Model 1842 Percussion Pistol made by Henry Aston of Middtn, Connecticut in 1847. The pistol is 14 ½” overall length with an 8 ½” round steel barrel. The smooth bore is near mint clean and bright. The original Walnut woodwork is a nice deep brown and has no damage. The metal work has even patina. The pistol has correct regulation brass fittings including the correct heavy brass butt cap on the brass frame that could be used as a cudgel during combat and original captive iron ram rod. The barrel has ‘GWH’ factory inspector’s mark and the barrel tang is dated ‘1847’. The barrel has a brass blade fore sight. The action plate has “U.S (army) H.ASTON” and “MIDDTN CONN 1847” behind the hammer (all illustrated). The action functions crisply. The price for this excellent Mexican War / Civil War era pistol includes UK delivery. NB As an antique percussion pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a display or collection. Sn 23134
£1,275.00

**RARE**1844 Dated American Mexican War & Civil War Era Robert Johnson Connecticut U.S Army Model 1836 28 Bore Percussion Pistol Period Converted From Flintlock With Captive Iron Ram Rod. Sn 23135 - 23135
This is a rare original Model 1836 flintlock converted to percussion pistol by the American Arms manufacturer Robert Johnson Connecticut USA. There were two manufacturers of these guns: Asa Waters and Robert Johnson. Combined, the production totals 41,000 guns. These pistols were the last U.S. Martial pistol to use the flintlock system, and many consider them the best of all U.S. flint guns due to their craftsmanship and aesthetic appeal. The guns are historically significant as they were the primary issue pistol during the Mexican American War (1846-1848), and were significantly used during the American Civil War (1861-1865), especially in the percussion converted format, due to arms shortages on both sides. The pistol is 14” overall length with an 8 ½” round steel barrel. The smooth bore has just light staining consistent with age and use. The original Walnut woodwork is a nice deep brown and has no damage. The metal work has even mottled brown grey finish often found on these pistols. The pistol has regulation iron fittings including the correct heavy steel butt cap on the grip frame that could be used as a cudgel during combat and original captive iron ram rod. The barrel and stock plate have factory inspector’s marks (illustrated in image 2). The barrel has a brass blade fore sight and shallow grooved oval rear sight on top of the grip strap. The lock plate has manufacturer detail ‘U.S. (Army) R. JOHNSON MIDDN CONN’ & ‘1844’ date (illustrated in image 1). The pistol’s action functions crisply. The price for this Mexican War / Civil War era pistol includes UK delivery. NB As an antique percussion pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a display or collection. Sn 23135
£1,275.00

**MINT BORE**1864 American Civil War Colt New York USA Police Pocket Model 1862 Constabulary & Civil War Officer’s .36 Naval Calibre Single Action 5 Shot Percussion Revolver (Desirable 6 ½” Barrel Variant). Sn 23114 - 23114
The Colt 1862 Police 'Constabulary' Percussion Pocket Revolver is considered by many collectors as the epitome in development of the cap and ball revolvers. Manufactured from 1861 until approximately 1873, it was designed in response to the demand for pocket pistols by both civilians and early Police Forces. This model was the concluding design of Colt percussion pistols and in addition to, the Police for whom this pistol was designed these weapons were popular with Civil War Army Officers. This original example of the Model 1862 revolver has age and use related scuffs to its original blue finish. The pistol is the desirable 6 ½” barrel variant & measures 12” overall. The top of the barrel is stamped 'Colt New York U.S. America'. The barrel's bore is near mint clean & bright with well defined rifling. The original factory nickel plated brass grip frame has faint calibre detail ’36 Cal’. The action plate is faintly stamped ‘Colt’s Patent’. It has the correct fluted cylinder, captive steel lever ram rod, small blade fore sight and notched hammer rear sight. It has a undamaged American walnut grip. The underside of the frame, trigger guard and butt of the grip frame are stamped with matching serial numbers ‘28512’ which dates its manufacture to 1864. Its single action firing mechanism works crisply. The price for this historic revolver includes UK delivery. NB As an antique percussion revolver no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23114 (drawers office)
£1,750.00
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