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Harpers Ferry
Guns International #: 101428444 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Military Pistols - Antique - Antique Pistols - Flintlock
Seller's Information
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Seller: collector59
Company: n/a
Member Since: 12/26/11
First Name: ralph
Last Name: Petrilli
State: Ohio
Zip: 44067
Country: United States
Phone: (216) 906-3997
Fax:
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 70
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Check, Money order.
Description:
SOLD !!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Model 1805 horse pistol was copied from the French Pistolet Modele An. IX of 1798.[2] Harper's Ferry models 1805, 1806, 1807 and 1808 flintlock pistols were all identical and there were no changes in design during this model year sequence. The M1805 pistol was a .54 caliber, single-shot, smoothbore, flintlock pistol intended for field duty.[3] Pistols made for officers resembled the standard horse pistol but featured more elaborate decoration, and sometimes a rifled barrel. Harper's Ferry model 1805–1808 flintlock pistols were known then as “horsemen’s pistols” and were produced in pairs; both pistols having identical serial numbers. With just one shot readily available without reloading, a pair or "brace" was the standard issue. Horse accouterments also included a standard pair of saddle holsters. No serial number higher than 2048 has ever been discovered—and that is exactly half of the number recorded as produced at the Harper's Ferry Armory. There are between 200–300 of these pistols known to exist today.[4]
War of 1812[edit]
During the War of 1812, the M1805 pistol was issued to the American cavalry.[5] Due to the high demand for weapons, derivative pistols were manufactured in other states, especially Pennsylvania and Connecticut.[6] Some featured improvements such as iron instead of wood ramrods.[7] President Jackson favored the M1805 throughout his military career and used a pair of these pistols in his famous duel with Charles Dickinson in 1806.[8]
Condition, very fine and original flint, wood is very nice with a hairline crack by the side plate, and under the lock, all cartouches are present please see photos for condition, the guns serial number is listed in the book. harpers ferry arsenal there is a photo of the recorded number in the book see photos.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: harpers ferry