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Lot #3264

Lot 3263: Two U.S. Percussion Conversion Pistols

Collector's Lot of Two U.S. Percussion Conversion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2019

Lot 3263: Two U.S. Percussion Conversion Pistols

Collector's Lot of Two U.S. Percussion Conversion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2019

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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A) U.S. Robert Johnson Model 1836 Percussion Conversion Pistol

Manufacturer: Johnson
Model: 1836
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 54
Barrel: 8 1/2 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1226
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 114
Class: Antique
Description:

One of approximately 18,000 manufactured by Robert Johnson of Middletown, Connecticut. These pistols were standard issue during the Mexican American War with many converted to percussion like this example during the 1850s and seeing extensive use during the Civil War. It has standard markings and features and a removable collection marking on the trigger guard.

Rating Definition:

Very good showing a mix of bright a grey patina with some evidence of cleaning and patches of light pitting. The lightly sanded and reoiled wood has minor dings scattered throughout, a hairline crack, and faint cartouches. Mechanically excellent.



B) Simeon North Model 1826 Navy Percussion Conversion Pistol

Manufacturer: Simeon North
Model: 1826
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 54
Barrel: 8 5/8 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1226
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 114
Class: Antique
Description:

One of approximately 3,000 manufactured by Simeon North of Middletown, Connecticut from 1826-1829. This example has an "1828" dated lockplate. This was the last model of U.S. martial pistol manufactured by Simeon North. The majority of this total production was later converted to percussion like this example. It shows standard markings and features with the belt hook on the left side absent.

Rating Definition:

Good, showing a mixture of bright and grey patina with some mild pitting and evidence of cleaning. The lightly sanded and revarnished wood is good with minor handling marks throughout, filled belt hook holes, and some minor cracks. Mechanically excellent.



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