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Lot #84

Lot 83: U.S. Springfield Model 1817 Type II Flintlock Pistol Dated 1818

Very Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1817 Type II Flintlock Pistol Dated 1818

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 13, 2022

Lot 83: U.S. Springfield Model 1817 Type II Flintlock Pistol Dated 1818

Very Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1817 Type II Flintlock Pistol Dated 1818

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 13, 2022

Estimated Price: $2,250 - $3,500
Price Realized:
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Very Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1817 Type II Flintlock Pistol Dated 1818

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1817
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 10 5/8 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2136
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 63
Class: Antique
Description:

Only a total of 1,000 Model 1817 pistols are believed to have been manufactured, essentially to use up parts on hand including components originally meant for 1803 rifles and the abandoned "Model 1807" pistols begun but not finished around 1807-1808 due to .69 caliber being deemed excessive for pistols. They were built under Robert E. Lee, then a colonel and the superintendent of the armory. Interestingly, all 1,000 were never put to use and were still part of the armory inventory in 1850. The lock is the "type II" version with a rounded tail, round frizzen spring finial, and reinforced double neck cock and is marked with the eagle and shield motif over "US" at center, and "SPRING/FIELD/1818" on the tail. The front strap of the barrel band has a brass blade front sight. The breech end of the barrel is marked with "P/eagle head/V" proofs and "1818" date. "EA" is marked on the trigger plate, and a faint "AR" inside the trigger guard bow. The left stock flat is marked with a faint outline of an oval inspection cartouche. Faint "RC" marked on the lower right of the grip near the pommel.

Rating Definition:

Good as reconverted to flintlock configuration with mottled dark brown patina and scattered light to moderate pitting overall, and mostly clear markings in the metal. Wood is also good as re-oiled with scattered scratches and dents, general age related wear, a repaired chip ahead of the lock, a few small chips below the lock, a re-glued cracked section to the right of the barrel tang with some light marring from the hammer, a crack ahead of the rear lock screw, a few chips around the sideplate, and a crack running between the trigger guard and the sideplate. Mechanically fair.



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