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Lot 1124: South Carolina Palmetto Armory Model 1842 Percussion Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 26, 2023

Lot 1124: South Carolina Palmetto Armory Model 1842 Percussion Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 26, 2023

Estimated Price: $3,500 - $5,500
Price Realized:
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South Carolina Palmetto Armory Model 1842 Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Palmetto Armory
Model: 1842
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 54
Barrel: 8 1/2 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1137
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 103
Class: Antique
Description:

Reportedly 1,000 Model 1842 pistols were manufactured at the Palmetto Armory by William Glaze and Benjamin Flagg. The latter was previously the superintendent of Asa Waters's factory in Milbury, Massachusetts. They are believed to have been assembled from condemned and overrun parts from Aston and Johnson from the U.S. contracts. The barrel has a brass blade front sight, captive ramrod, "P/V/palmetto tree" on the upper left, "Wm GLAZE & CO." on the left flat, and "1853" on the upper tang. The lock is marked "PALMETTO, ARMORY/palmetto tree/S*C." at the center and "COLUMBIA/S C 1852" at the tail. The furniture is brass. There is an "H" marked inside the trigger guard bow. A folder with photographs of the pistol, two different editions of "William Glaze and the Palmetto Armory" by Jack Allen Meyer, and authentication letters from Damon Mills and Dr. Frederick G. Novy. The latter notes "H2" markings on the breech plug and barrel, a single condemnation mark inside the lock, and indicates the pistol appears to be all original with the exception of the left swivel which he believed to be an old replacement. He also points to the "lazier" markings that aren't stamped as neatly as on the New England made Model 1842 pistols manufactured for the federal government.

Rating Definition:

Very good with mottled gray patina and mild pitting on the lock and barrel, attractive aged patina on the brass, and mild overall wear. The stock is also fine and has dark oiled finish, a tension crack at the rear lock screw, and mild scrapes and dings. Mechanically excellent.



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