Project Description
This is a 1/3 scale Harper’s Ferry flintlock U.S. martial single shot pistol by master miniature maker David Kucer of Montreal, Canada. 5 1/2″ long overall with a 3 3/8″ round smoothbore barrel. The barrel, barrel under rib, lock assembly, barrel ramrod thimble, trigger, wedge, & screws are all steel that are finished in the white. The stock ramrod thimble, triggerguard, butt cap, sideplate, ramrod tip, and front sight are yellow brass. The barrel with two proof marks on the left side near the upper barrel tang along with the serial # “12”. The lockplate marked with a spread winged eagle with arrows & olive branches in it’s claws over “US”, just ahead of the hammer. The rear of the lockplate marked “HARPERS, FERRY, 1807” in three lines running vertically. The bottom of the grip cap stamped “D. KUCER”. There is no touch hole drilled into the barrel at the pan, otherwise the piece looks to be fully functional. The hammer has both half & full cock, and the action works crisply. One piece walnut stock, the left side marked with a cartouch of “V over GW” with an irregular outline. Wood ramrod with brass tip. Complete with the original Kucer exotic wood lift top casing with magnetic latches. The casing lid with inlaid silver colored metal corners, the casing center inlaid with a silver colored oval escutcheon with the Kucer coat of arms. The interior bottom French fit & lined in a dark burgundy felt. The interior top lined in an off white silk with the Kucer coat of arms silk screened in black in the center. Near mint 99% new condition. The case is excellent. From the collection of Rick Hudak, author of “Harper’s Ferry Arsenal and Joseph Perkins”. Price: $4,500.00.
