Historic Arms & Militaria
Description:
U.S. Model 1808 Navy Conversion Pistol, c. 1808-10, .64 bore, walnut stock with brass fittings, lock marked "U.STATES" with an eagle in front of the cock, and "S. NORTH/BERLIN/CON." on the tail, barrel lg. 10 1/8, overall lg. 13 3/4 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,200
Stock has some dings and nicks and a crack just above the butt cap, lock converted to percussion, steel fittings are a plum color, and the lock functions properly with a strong mainspring.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200