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     LOT 3092
Scarce Simeon North Contract U.S. Model 1826 Navy Flintlock Pistol Dated 1827 - NSN, 54 cal., 8 5/8 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. This rarely seen model is historically significant as the last U.S. Martial pistol contract model manufactured by Simeon North (1765- 1852) for the U.S. military. North had been manufacturing pistols under contract since the Model 1799, the first official U.S. martial pistol, and is credited with playing a crucial role in the industrialization of the U.S., including the introduction of milling machines and interchangeable parts. Only 3,000 of these pistols were manufactured c. 1826-1829 at North’s shop in Middletown, Connecticut. It has a brass blade front sight, “scoop” rear sight, “US/ AH/P” proofmarks, an “ET” cartouche (faint) on the left stock flat
above the belt hook, swivel mounted ramrod, and “1827” and “U.S./S. NORTH” marked lock. “GDM” (George D. Moller) collection initials marked twice at the lower left of the stock above the pommel cap. CONDITION: Very good plus, showing mostly bright finish speckled with some light pitting. Some evidence of light cleaning. The lightly sanded and re-oiled wood is very good with some light scratches, and a repaired section above the lock. Mechanically excellent. A solid representative example of a seldom encountered U.S. Model 1826 Navy flintlock martial pistol! Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 3093
Exceptional U.S. Robert Johnson Contract Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol - NSN, 54 cal., 8 1/2 inch round bbl., bright/ casehardened finish, walnut stock. The Model 1836 was the last and arguably finest of the flintlock U.S. martial pistols. It has a rounded blade front sight, a dished oval rear sight on the barrel tang, a swivel mounted ramrod, extended tangs that
link the trigger guard and barrel tang to the pommel cap, a detachable brass flash pan, “US./ JH/P” on top of the barrel, “US/R. JOHNSON/MIDDN CONN/1841” on the center of the lock, small inspection marks, and “JJC” (John J. Cornwell) and “WAT” (William A. Thornton) cartouches on the left stock flat. “GDM” (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the lower left of the stock above the pommel cap. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine with strong patterns of original case colors on the lock and upper tang, bright iron surfaces, gray and brown patina on the balance, some minor pitting, light wear on the frizzen, and minor overall wear. The stock is excellent with attractive grains, defined edges, a few minor handling marks, and crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 3094
Attractive Cavalry Double Saddle Holster for U.S. Martial Single Shot Pistols - Leather double pommel holster for use with single shot U.S. Model 1836 and Model 1842 percussion pistols on horseback, with both holsters measuring at just over 14 inches each on the inside. Each holster has an external ammunition pouch for holding five rounds of ammunition. Features Union colored blue felt covers period stitched on to the leather flaps. A similar example of a leather double holster is photographed on page 29 of the book “U.S. Military Holsters and Pistol Cartridge Boxes” by Edward Scott Meadows in which it states, “The holsters above are of standard issue quality and appear to conform to the pattern of 1850 for the Model 1842 pistol. They will also accommodate the Model 1836 flintlock pistol, however, and, therefore, may date from an early period. In placing a Model 1836 pistol in these holsters, it must be remembered that the pistols were carried with the pan primed, the frizzen shut and the hammer on half cock, otherwise they will not fit.” A Model 1836 was tested and did in fact fit in these holsters. CONDITION: Very good with some light tears on the corners of the blue felt that is likely from period use, and some cracking in the leather. A highly attractive double saddle holster that would make for a fine period accoutrement to accompany a pair of single shot U.S. Martial pistols! Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,500
      LOT 3095
SIMILAR EXAMPLE PICTURED AND DESCRIBED IN THE BOOK U.S. MILITARY HOLSTERS BY MEADOWS
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Attractive Pre-Civil War Era United States
General Officer’s “Chapeau de Bras” Bicorn
Militia Hat - Military Officer’s “Chapeau de Bras”
bicorn hat of black felt construction with silk
trim, likely pre-Civil War era, although these hats
are sometimes seen in period Civil War images
(reference Civil War era photograph of Major General
Nathaniel Banks holding a nearly identical hat). This was an optional style
of headgear in the Civil War in which the regulations allowed a light “French chapeau” for generals, staff officers and chaplains. This bicorn style of hat evolved from the tricorn hat of the Revolutionary War era. These hats came to be worn in a “fore and aft” style like this example rather than the side-to-side “athwart” Napoleon style. This example features decorative gold colored accents and 23 stars surrounding a large silver United States eagle and
shield at center below the “E PLURIBUS UNUM” marked silver ribbon. Gold bullion accents on the ends. The decorated interior has a black leather sweatband, black leather, and a gold colored logo with an eagle and shield above a boxed “JOHN MAYELL,/Maker,/
ALBANY.” of New York.
CONDITION: Fine, with only light wear, one of the stars drooping slightly, and silver retains an attractive bright patina.
Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
 










































































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