The Model 1805 was the first martial pistol manufactured by a U.S. armory and only the second official U.S. martial pistol model. Only a total of around 4,096 were manufactured c. 1806-1808. With its half-stock, under barrel rib, and brass furniture, including the band on the forend, it has a very distinctive appearance and a lot of similarities with the rare Model 1803 rifles also manufactured at Harpers Ferry. This pistol is one of an estimated 2,580 1807 dated pistols manufactured and has an un-sighted smoothbore barrel bored out to .58 caliber with "eagle head/P," "US," and "270" marked on the upper left at the breech; the spread wing eagle over "US" on the center of the lock, "HARPERS/FERRY/1807" on the tail of the lock, and a ramrod with a horn tip. "JS" inspector mark visible on the front of the lower grip, and "6" and "V" stamped on the back of the lock plate.

Good with a large vent hole, gray patina and oil staining on the lock and barrel, mild pitting, aged patina on the brass, and moderate overall wear. The refinished stock is also good and has repairs, gaps, and cracks. Mechanically fine.