LOT #57165 |
Sold on Nov 20, 2008 for: Not Sold
US M1819 .54 Caliber Single Shot Pistol with Civilian Drum Type Conversion to Percussion and Evidence of Secondary Confederate...
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Description
US M1819 .54 Caliber Single Shot Pistol with Civilian Drum Type Conversion to Percussion and Evidence of Secondary Confederate Use. Correct lock markings but no date. Conversion accomplished by screwing in a large percussion drum, removing the sliding safety and fitting a civilian percussion hammer. The gun is in overall excellent untouched condition with all metal smooth and dark, just some very minor pitting at the breech. Wood very good with nice dark patina and vestiges of inspector's mark. Original in every respect with the exception of the wooden ramrod which is an old replacement. Neatly pin pricked just forward of the trigger guard in ¼" high block letters with tiny brass brad inserts is "V I - VA - C, presumably Company C of the 6th Virginia Cavalry. Absolutely period and unique in our experience. A most interesting US martial pistol that doubtless saw Confederate service.Auction Info
2008 November Signature Civil War Auction #6015 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
November, 2008
20th-21st
Thursday-Friday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 1
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19.5% of the successful bid per lot.
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