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THE OLDEST GUN YOU OWN ?
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<blockquote data-quote="MikeC" data-source="post: 367395" data-attributes="member: 1604"><p>Here's a "J. Henry" pistol appraised at $5000-$8000.</p><p>******************************************</p><p>Rare J. Henry Flintlock Contract Pistol, C. 1807-08</p><p></p><p>Firearm..54 caliber smoothbore, 9 13/16-inch pin-fastened round barrel without visible markings; barrel made without sights; pointed terminus lock with J. HENRY marking forward of hammer, PHILA vertically to rear; brass mountings; steel with browned finish; walnut stock and brass mounted wood ramrod. </p><p>Condition: Fine. Deep brown patina to steel, pitting; mellow patina to brass; replacement hammer and ramrod; stock with nicks, wear; light cracks by sideplate; stock shortened at muzzle due to split, which has been partially repaired. </p><p>Provenance: Dr. James LucieJohnie Bassett </p><p>Estimate: $5000 - $8000</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MikeC, post: 367395, member: 1604"] Here's a "J. Henry" pistol appraised at $5000-$8000. ****************************************** Rare J. Henry Flintlock Contract Pistol, C. 1807-08 Firearm..54 caliber smoothbore, 9 13/16-inch pin-fastened round barrel without visible markings; barrel made without sights; pointed terminus lock with J. HENRY marking forward of hammer, PHILA vertically to rear; brass mountings; steel with browned finish; walnut stock and brass mounted wood ramrod. Condition: Fine. Deep brown patina to steel, pitting; mellow patina to brass; replacement hammer and ramrod; stock with nicks, wear; light cracks by sideplate; stock shortened at muzzle due to split, which has been partially repaired. Provenance: Dr. James LucieJohnie Bassett Estimate: $5000 - $8000 [/QUOTE]
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