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Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present these desirable flintlock pistol today for a penny start auction, this is the Harper’s Ferry Model 1805 George Washington Commemorative Consecutive Set!
**Few are found and scarce consecutive set**
**Issued in identical pairs, these .54 caliber pistols were the standard-issue service weapon for American cavalry. Of the 4096 pairs produced, no serial number higher than 2048 has ever been found – exactly half of number recorded produced by Harpers Ferry gunsmiths. No more than 300 M1805-1808 pistols are known to exist today.**
**These two Historically Accurate reintroductions feature the low serial numbers 0055/0056**
**Few are found and scarce consecutive set**
**Issued in identical pairs, these .54 caliber pistols were the standard-issue service weapon for American cavalry. Of the 4096 pairs produced, no serial number higher than 2048 has ever been found – exactly half of number recorded produced by Harpers Ferry gunsmiths. No more than 300 M1805-1808 pistols are known to exist today.**
**These two Historically Accurate reintroductions feature the low serial numbers 0055/0056**
SPECIFICATIONS:
Example One:
Example One:
Manufacturer: Harper's Ferry
Model: 1805
Serial: 0055
Caliber: .54 Cal
Finish: Stainless / Brass
Barrel Length: 10"
Stock/Grips: Smooth Gloss Finished Walnut
Action: Flintlock
Markings: Standard / Scroll & Star Engravings / 0055 on barrel / The lockplate is stamped “HARPERS FERRY 1805” and “US” under an eagle / the plate on the left is stamped G. Washington w/ Scroll Engraving / the trigger guard is stamped w/ the Washington family crest and George Washington’s family motto (Exitus acta probat) which translates to “The outcome is the test of the act.” / the butt plate is engraved w/ floral/scroll engravings
Example Two:
Manufacturer: Harper's Ferry
Model: 1805
Serial: 0056
Caliber: .54 Cal
Finish: Stainless / Brass
Barrel Length: 10"
Stock/Grips: Smooth Gloss Finished Walnut
Action: Flintlock
Markings: Standard / Scroll & Star Engravings / 0055 on barrel / The lockplate is stamped “HARPERS FERRY 1805” and “US” under an eagle / the plate on the left is stamped G. Washington w/ Scroll Engraving / the trigger guard is stamped w/ the Washington family crest and George Washington’s family motto (Exitus acta probat) which translates to “The outcome is the test of the act.” / the butt plate is engraved w/ floral/scroll engravings
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Harper’s Ferry was named after Robert Harper – a mill owner – who purchased the land from Lord Fairfax in 1798. An Act of Congress on April 2, 1794 established the United States Armory and Arsenal at Harpers Ferry in Virginia. The site was personally inspected and chosen by George Washington. Harpers Ferry produced hundreds of thousands of pistols and firearms for government use between 1796 and 1861. On April 18, 186, Lt. Roger Jones – in charge of Harper’s Ferry at the time – burned the armory for fear of it falling into the hands of the Virginia militia. Harper’s Ferry pistols always came in pairs and were often used as models by contractors and other armories in the United States.
The original M1805-1808 models, identical in construction, were named for the United States Armory and Arsenal at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, where they were manufactured. Harper’s Ferry pistols were the first military handguns issued to U.S. Marshals and U.S. Army dragoons during the War of 1812. President Andrew Jackson famously used his own M1805 pistols throughout his military career, as well as in a duel with Charles Dickinson in 1806 prior to his presidency. The interchangeable parts of the Harper’s Ferry pistol models made manufacturing them much easier than other 18th and 19th century guns. Thanks to bold new gunsmithing techniques, the U.S. Army ordered large quantities of both the pistol and rifle models to outfit mounted and infantry regiments.
Contents:
These examples are New Old Stock showing no sign of consumer use or handling that we can see! Additionally, they will ship with the wooden/glass presentation case w/ leather plaque & key and the .54 cal balls pictured above!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: 1805
Serial: 0056
Caliber: .54 Cal
Finish: Stainless / Brass
Barrel Length: 10"
Stock/Grips: Smooth Gloss Finished Walnut
Action: Flintlock
Markings: Standard / Scroll & Star Engravings / 0055 on barrel / The lockplate is stamped “HARPERS FERRY 1805” and “US” under an eagle / the plate on the left is stamped G. Washington w/ Scroll Engraving / the trigger guard is stamped w/ the Washington family crest and George Washington’s family motto (Exitus acta probat) which translates to “The outcome is the test of the act.” / the butt plate is engraved w/ floral/scroll engravings
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Harper’s Ferry was named after Robert Harper – a mill owner – who purchased the land from Lord Fairfax in 1798. An Act of Congress on April 2, 1794 established the United States Armory and Arsenal at Harpers Ferry in Virginia. The site was personally inspected and chosen by George Washington. Harpers Ferry produced hundreds of thousands of pistols and firearms for government use between 1796 and 1861. On April 18, 186, Lt. Roger Jones – in charge of Harper’s Ferry at the time – burned the armory for fear of it falling into the hands of the Virginia militia. Harper’s Ferry pistols always came in pairs and were often used as models by contractors and other armories in the United States.
The original M1805-1808 models, identical in construction, were named for the United States Armory and Arsenal at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, where they were manufactured. Harper’s Ferry pistols were the first military handguns issued to U.S. Marshals and U.S. Army dragoons during the War of 1812. President Andrew Jackson famously used his own M1805 pistols throughout his military career, as well as in a duel with Charles Dickinson in 1806 prior to his presidency. The interchangeable parts of the Harper’s Ferry pistol models made manufacturing them much easier than other 18th and 19th century guns. Thanks to bold new gunsmithing techniques, the U.S. Army ordered large quantities of both the pistol and rifle models to outfit mounted and infantry regiments.
Issued in identical pairs, the .54 caliber pistols were the standard-issue service weapon for American cavalry. Harper’s Ferry flintlock and later caplock pistols, otherwise known as “horsemen’s pistols,” remained the Army service pistol of choice until 1847. Of the 4096 pairs produced, no serial number higher than 2048 has ever been found – exactly half of number recorded produced by Harper's Ferry gunsmiths. No more than 300 M1805-1808 pistols are known to exist today.
Despite being replaced in the military arsenal by the .44 Colt Dragoon revolver, they remained a popular choice for frontiersmen and gunfighters in the Old West. Harper’s Ferry pistols and rifles were widely used by both Union and Confederate soldiers during the U.S. Civil War.
Contents:
These examples are New Old Stock showing no sign of consumer use or handling that we can see! Additionally, they will ship with the wooden/glass presentation case w/ leather plaque & key and the .54 cal balls pictured above!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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