This exact pistol is pictured in all editions of "Flayderman's Guide", making it a desirable reference piece for the discerning collector. Joseph Henry of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, manufactured a limited number of flintlock military pistols under government contracts from 1807 and 1808. Henry was contracted to manufacture a total of 750 pairs in that period; however, the total number of pistols actually completed is not known, and many government contractors failed to complete their orders. A "Gun Report" article indicated he delivered 1,468 pistols and purchased 724 of them back. The barrel has a brass blade front sight and is marked "J.HENRY/PHILADA" on top of the breech next to a sunken oval "eagle head/P" proof. The lock has a pronounced teat at the tail, an integral rounded flash pan with high fence, a reinforced ring-neck hammer and is marked "US" at the center and "J. HENRY/PHILA" at the tail, with a "VI" assembly mark on the top edge. "D" stamped on the left flat of the stock, an "X" assembly mark on the sideplate, and an "M" stamped on the left of the pommel cap. Provenance: The Larry Cooley Collection; Property of a Gentleman

Very good, with some scattered patches of dark colored moderate pitting, mostly distinct markings, and attractive aged patina on the brass. Stock is also very good as re-oiled, with some scattered light scratches, some light chips around some of the edges, a few cracks, and a defined stamping on the left flat. Mechanically fine.