^Lot 4006 GOOD FAKE PALMETTO ARMORY PISTOL.

Cal 54. NSN. Standard configuration of 1842 contract martial pistol, 8.5" barrel, brass furniture, captured ramrod assembly. Pistol is altered Waters or Johnson contract with lock milled, inspection marks removed and Palmetto Armory markings added. This particular faked pistol has been made since 1940s and often sold as original as markings closely emulate the original markings. CONDITION: very good, cleaned gray iron and toned brass, stock refinished and varnished. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of John "Jack" Dhooghe. (01-28225/JS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,500.