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A VERY FINE PAIR OF SILVER MOUNTED QUEEN ANN PISTOLS, by DAVID WYNN, ca. 1720: In overall very fine original flintlock condition. The round, 2 1/2", cannon-form, turn-off, smoothbore, .48 caliber, "bright finished" (25%) steel barrels with finely engraved, baluster-turned breeches and scroll-engraved tangs: marked, under the trigger-guard finials, with two (2), pre-1740 London Gunmaker Company proof marks. Full sidelock flintlock mechanisms of classic "Queen Ann" form with thread border engravings and matching, scroll engraved, gooseneck hammers: engraved under the bridled powder-pans (one bridle missing), with clear "D. Wynn Londini" signatures. David Wynn of London, UK was a noted early 18th century gunsmith who proved his guns by the London Gunmaker Co. 1721-1729 and had a partnership with Henry Delany (ca. 1720-1740). (please see H. L. Blackmore's: "Gunmakers of London 1350-1850", pg. 81 & 208). Embossed and engraved, heavy-gauge, unmarked (early) silver Mounts. Bulbous, embossed and engraved, silver butt-caps with acanthus-leaf finials, finely etched/embossed borders and unusual "Green-man" masks. Early form iron trigger-guard with lightly engraved bows and pointed finials; and vacant wrist escutcheons with mask finials, en suite with the butt-caps. Molded and simply carved burl walnut, Queen Ann stocks/grips with straight grip-profiles, relief carved teardrops and bulbous butts: raised leaf aprons, at the barrel-tangs. In overall very fine original flintlock condition. The barrels with sharp contours, fine bores and some light patches of discoloration/wear: clear proof marks and much bright finish. The locks/mechanisms with matching smooth surfaces and very good mechanics. Retain their very early and seldom seen, sliding rear safeties. Very fine walnut grips with 90% finish, sharp contours and some minor handling marks and tight hairlines/repairs. A very nice "Pocket" size Pair of Silver Mounted English Breech-loading Flintlock Queen Ann Pistols, by an esteemed early 18th century London Gunsmith, ca. 1720s. Overall length, 7 1/2". Price: SOLD
A VERY GOOD CENTRAL ITALIAN/BOLOGNESE SNAPHANCE POCKET PISTOL, ca. 1720s: In overall very good condition. The octagonal to round, Spanish made, unsighted, 5 1/8", iron .49 caliber, smoothbore barrel with an octagonal breech-section and a "wedding-band" transition: clearly marked with a "G. Fernandez" maker's mark and with several gold-inlayed markings, of classic Spanish form. Geromino Fernandez of Madrid, Spain was a well-recorded gunsmith who worked 1690-1727 (please see "Der Neue Stockel", vol. 1, pg. 365). Figured walnut fullstock with relief carvings around the barrel tang, the lock and along the forestock: some scattered handling marks and 85% finish. Lightly engraved and simply embossed brass hardware: the trigger-guard with floral-type forward finial and a working-life repair to its bow. The triangular sideplate with simple line-engraved borders and floral finials. Stirrup-type butt-cap with an embossed oval pommel. Baluster turned single ramrord/entry with a matching floral finial, en suite with the sideplate and rear finial of trigger-guard. Very fine quality Snaphance mechanism of classic chiseled and etched Italianate form. The scroll and floral etched lockplate with a sculpted and engraved, separate, sliding pan-cover. The relief-chiseled hammer with a finely embossed retaining screw and its original jaw and screws. Matching chiseled frizzen: the arm embossed with a relief-chiseled dog's head. Fine exterior surfaces, sharp contours and (65%) polish: will not hold on cock position. The barrel with sharp embossed fluting and generally smooth steel surfaces: some light scattered discoloration and fine pitting. Fine stock retains 85% of finish with some minor handling marks and minor shrinkage at the butt-cap and lock. The lockplate with sharp engraving and fine quality relief chiseled accents. The hardware with an untouched, deeply toned mustard age patina. Original, plain, wood ramrod. Overall length 10". (for similar examples, please see A. Gaibi: Armi Da Fuoco D'Italiane pl. 273 & .566) . Price: $3,975.00
A VERY FINE+ RARE PAIR OF COLONIAL/FRENCH & INDIAN WAR PERIOD QUEEN ANN TURN-OFF OFFICER'S PISTOL BY JAMES FREEMAN, ca. 1715: In overall very fine untouched original flintlock condition with a smooth and even age patina overall. The round-to-round, 5 1/4", cannon-form, turn-off, smoothbore, .60 caliber, iron barrels with two English proof marks and the barrel tops with clear "LONDON" addresses. Original flintlock mechanisms, of classic "Queen Ann" design with rounded, hound's tooth engraved gooseneck hammers, matching border engravings and clearly marked with "Freeman" signatures, for the noted London Gunsmith James Paul Freeman (w. 1705- 1720 and was known for his silver-mounted breech-loading pistols: please see H. Blackmore, Gunmakers of London 1350-1850, pg. 96). The frizzen-backs and frames with matching decorations and generally smooth surfaces: 65%+ polish and some light patches of discoloration/wear. The iron trigger-guards with engraved Quiver & Arrows. Chased and embossed silver Mounts: Grotesque mask butt-caps, classic Georgian/rococo-Serpent Scroll, openwork sideplates and mask finial wrist escutcheons, with an engraved Arm & Staff "Coat of Arms"/Family Crest: should be further researched. Burl walnut, Queen Ann type grips with a molded bulbous butts and fine relief carving around the barrel tang: stepped carved at the tails of the lock mortises. In overall very fine untouched original flintlock condition. The barrels with smooth, untouched, gunmetal surfaces, 75% polish and only some light patches of discoloration: fine touch holes. The locks/mechanisms with matching surfaces, fine mechanics and clear engraving/signatures. Very Fine walnut grips with some minor handling marks and 90%+ finish. A very fine and rare Pair of "FREEMAN" Breech-loading Flintlock pistols, from the early Colonial Period, ca. 1715. Overall length, 12". Price: $11,750.00
A VERY FINE QUALITY & SCARCE 17th CENTURY BURL-WALNUT/ROOTWOOD STOCK COLONIAL PERIOD FRENCH "LONG" HOLSTER PISTOL, by “PIRAUBE A’ PARIS”, dtd. 1681: In overall fine original flintlock condition. Finely chiseled, etched and engraved, multi-stage, sighted, octagonal to round, pin-fastened, .52 caliber, 13", smoothbore, iron barrel with a finely engraved breech, barrel-tang and wedding-band barrel-transitions. The raised sighting-rib with a “PIRAUBE AUX GALERIES A’ PARIS-- 1681” maker’s signature, address and date. (Bertrand Piraube {1663-1725} of St. Germain-en-Laye & Paris, France was a noted gunsmith, who worked in Paris, for the Royal Court of Louis XIV, at the Louvre, in 1670. (Please see E. Heer’s: “Der Neue Stockel”, vol. 2, pg. 962). Molded and finely carved, exquisitely figured Burl Walnut/Rootwood fullstock with a horn fore-end-tip and raised carved scroll borders around the barrel tang and the ramrod entry pipe. Also carved with raised thread borders around the lockplate and sideplate mortises. Rounded, banana-form, lockplate, of early French form with a bridle-less powder-pan and a matching gooseneck hammer. In fine condition with its original components, 85%+ original latent polish/finish, a very fine untouched age patina and fine timing. Finely engraved steel mounts with choice untouched surfaces: an openwork, snakehead-finial, floral vine-engraved sideplate; the iron trigger-guard with an etched fluted bow and an acanthus leaf forward finial, two baluster-turned ramrod pipes and the long steel stirrup-type butt-cap with engraved side-terminals and a finely etched pommel-cap. A shield type wrist-escutcheon with a “T” owner’s initial. In overall fine original flintlock condition. The barrel retains an untouched, lightly toned age-patina with much (90%) of its bright/polish finish with fine engraving and sharp details: a fine touch-hole. The furniture with matching steel surfaces and a fine silver-gray patina with sharp engraving: virtually no pitting. Very good+ burr walnut/rootwood stock with generally sharp contours, a very fine Burl Walnut grain pattern and sharp carving. Some scattered handling marks, 90%+ finish and the expected tight hairlines/minor old repairs. Very fine lock with its original components, fine timing and smooth untouched surfaces: the barrel, en suite with choice steel surfaces, fine engraving and a sharp maker’s signature. Complete with its original, horn-tip, wooden ramrod. A very impressive and scarce example of a fine quality 17th Century French Burl Walnut Stock "Long" Holster Pistol, dated 1681. Made by an esteemed 17th Century Parisian Gunsmith. For similar examples, please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution" & C. Blair’s: “European & American Arms 1150-1850”. Overall length 20". Price: SOLD
A FINE & RARE 17th CENTURY BRESCIAN/NORTHERN ITALIAN CHISELED STEEL BELT PISTOL, ca. 1690s: In overall fine untouched condition. The octagonal to round, unsighted, 6 1/2", iron .50 caliber, smoothbore barrel with an engraved breech-section, a matching tang and a finely detailed double "wedding-band" transition. Nicely figured, dark burl walnut fullstock of early form with a straight grip and a flared “semi fish tail” butt. Relief carved around the barrel tang, the lockplate, sideplate and along the underside of the forestock: some minor old hairlines and small fills. Chiseled, pierced and embossed "bright" steel hardware of classic late 17th century Brescian form. The trigger-guard with a chiseled and embossed floral-form forward finial and its bow with deeply fluted borders and a finely detailed raised central floral medallion. Pierced, engraved and chiseled trigger and an openwork sideplate with etched dog-head-tendril vine scrolls, of 17th century form. Stirrup-type butt-cap with an embossed rounded pommel with and engraved floral pommel-cap, en suite with the trigger-guard bow. Two chiseled and etched ramrod pipes with finely detailed floral finials. The lockplate of traditional Brescian form with finely polished (85%+), rounded, steel surfaces with its sculpted and chiseled hammer. Matching retaining-screw and the top jaw with a chiseled decoration: the fizzen and bridle-less powder-pan, en suite. The lockplate with deeply fluted borders and a finely detailed embossed leaf, on its tail. Signed, across its face with an illegible “Pietro…?” maker’s signature. In overall fine condition with smooth surfaces, sharp contours and (85%) polish. The barrel with smooth steel surfaces, some light scattered discoloration and a fine touch-hole. Fine stock with 85% finish, some expected minor handling marks and a fine grain-pattern. The lockplate with sharp engraving/chiseling 85% polish and its original components: in mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring. The hardware with a matching, deeply chiseled, steel surfaces. Original, wooden ramrod with a finely turned steel tip, of Italian form. Overall length 12". A very nice example of a scarce Late 17th Brescian Chiseled Steel Flintlock Belt-Sized Pistol, ca. 1690. (For similar examples, please see A. Gaibi: “Armi Da Fuoco Italiane”. Price: $5,775.00
A VERY GOOD & RARE COLONIAL PERIOD ENGLISH SWORD-PISTOL, ca. 1730: In overall very good+ condition with smooth, lightly toned, silver-gray iron surfaces and a finely carved and fluted staghorn grip. The 21", single edge, unmarked blade with two deep fullers/blood-grooves, for its length, smooth steel-gray surfaces, scattered light to moderate pitting, patches of discoloration and its original and sharp cutting edges. Finely chiseled steel hilt with a classic, early Georgian form, scallop-shell cross-guard, a sculpted and faceted "D" type knuckle-guard and a bun-type pommel with a finely turned capstan with its original “tang-peen”. Finely molded and carved, deeply fluted, dark colored, staghorn grip-scales with smooth, untouched “natural” surfaces, their turned iron ferule and some minor expected signs of use, wear and abrasions. In overall very good+ condition and complete with its original, integrally-mounted, sidelock flintlock mechanism. The lock of typical "Queen Ann" design with a bridled powder-pan, a finely sculpted gooseneck hammer and a trefoil finial frizzen spring. In mechanically functional order (mainspring weak) with its original curled trigger, screws and matching mottled surfaces. Cannon form, 3", smoothbore, .45 caliber, turnoff, Pistol barrel with matching steel-gray surfaces and a fine bore and touch-hole. In very good+ original flintlock condition and classic example of an authentic English Flintlock Sword Pistol, ca. 1730. Very good blade with smooth surfaces, sharp cutting edges, a fine point, minor nicks and some light scattered discoloration and salt & pepper pitting. Overall length, 27 3/4". Complete and original throughout with some expected signs of use and wear. A scarce example of an authentic 18th Century “Combination Weapon”. For similar examples please see Claude Blair's: "Pistols of the World", plt. 726 & 727. Price: $6,575.00
A VERY GOOD+ REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD FLINTLOCK OFFICER'S PISTOL by REYNOLDS, ca. 1770: In overall very good+ original flintlock condition with a smooth and even age patina overall. The slightly flared, round, 8", .62 caliber, smoothbore, pin-fastened, iron barrel with an early Birmingham proof mark (Crown/"P"), on the left side of the thread- engraved breech. In original flintlock configuration with a rounded, scroll engraved, semi-banana form lock with its matching scroll-engraved gooseneck hammer, a bridle-less powder-pan and a clear "REYNOLD’S & Co." maker’s signature. Thomas Reynolds of Birmingham, UK, wrk. 1769 at 9 Bricklin Lane. (please see E. Heer’s: “Der Neue Stockel”, vol. 2, pg. 1036). The tail of the lock with a fine scroll-engraved panel; and complete with its trefoil finial frizzen spring. In fine mechanically sound condition, with smooth surfaces and some light scattered salt & peppering/discoloration. Lightly engraved, full brass mounts: a screw-fastened, turned, "Queen Ann" type butt-cap with a finely engraved rear finial. A rococo vine openwork sideplate with a chased acanthus leaf tail. An urn finial trigger-guard with an engraved bow. The vacant, oval, shield wrist escutcheon with thread-engraved borders; and two turned ramrod pipes. Molded and carved walnut fullstock with a slightly bulbous butt and a nicely detailed relief carved scallop-shell apron around the barrel tang: the lock and sideplate mortises with raised borders. Very good stock with some scattered handling marks, sharp contours and 85%+ finish: fine carving. In very good+ original flintlock condition with a nicely toned age patina, smooth surfaces, sharp markings and some minor handling marks. The barrel with clear markings and fine scattered discoloration/light pitting. The lock/mechanism with matching smooth surfaces, sharp engravings and a clear signature. Very good stock with some handling marks, 85%+ finish and sharp carving. The mounts with lightly engraved accents and a mellowed age patina. A classic example of a Revolutionary War Period English Flintlock Officer's Pistol, ca. 1770. Complete with its horn-tip wooden ramrod with iron jag & worm. For a similar example, please see Neumann & Kravic's: "Collector's Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution". Overall length, 14". Price: $3,875.00
A VERY GOOD QUALITY BALKAN (ALBANIAN) or (GREEK) FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, ca. 1780-1820: In overall fine original flintlock condition. The round-to-round, .58 caliber, smoothbore, 12 1/8", iron, band and pin-fastened barrel with a Turkish? (Crescent Moon) and a Sunken circular proof mark, on the top of the breech: of very good quality with a sharp attention to detail. Lightly etched and engraved, rounded Flintlock mechanism with a rounded, banana-form lockplate with its matching gooseneck hammer and etched frizzen-back: of fine quality Near Eastern/Greek manufacture with sharp contours, fine engraving and 85%+ polish. Retains its components and in functional order with a strong mainspring. Molded and carved walnut fullstock of typical Balkan/Greek influenced form, having a long slender and pointed butt. Of most likely Greek manufacture, as is fitted with its full-length, removable, brass-tip, iron ramrod. Finely etched and embossed brass mounts: of typical quality. The long and slender stirrup type butt-cap with a elongated and turned pommel with etched and engraved borders. The trigger-guard with deeply embossed acanthus leaf finials and a finely etched/embossed bow. A single barrel-form ramrod pipe, an embossed and engraved openwork vine-scroll sideplate and a plain oval wrist escutcheon. In overall fine+ original flintlock condition. The barrel and lock with matching, smooth, steel-gray surfaces and some light patches of discoloration/fine pitting: the barrel with some scattered discoloration, en suite. Very good stock with light signs of use, some minor handling marks, 80% finish and an old “filled” repair at the muzzle-cap. The fine quality and nicely made lock with smooth steel surfaces and fine mechanics. The hardware with a fine attention to its etched and embossed details. A very nice example of a fine quality Balkan/Greek Flintlock Holster Pistol, ca. 1810. Overall length, 20 1/2". Price: $1,575.00
A SCARCE & FINE COLONIAL PERIOD DUTCH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL by “J. DEPRE”, ca. 1720s: In overall fine untouched original flintlock condition. The octagonal to round, .60 caliber, 10 1/2", smoothbore, pin-fastened, iron barrel with a wedding-band barrel-transition and a scroll engraved tang and breech. Molded and finely carved, nicely figured walnut fullstock with French-style baroque/rococo relief and incised carvings and a heavy bulbous butt: a delicate wrist and a relief carved floral bouquet around the tang. Deeply etched and engraved steel mounts with a long side stirrup butt-cap with an engraved rounded finial. Two, baluster-turned, ramrod pipes and a finely vine scroll-engraved serpent-form sideplate with its two sidebolts. The trigger-guard, en suite with a sculpted forward finial and an engraved bow. In original flintlock configuration: the rounded lock with a scroll engraved lockplate with clear "J. DEPRE" signature beneath the bridle-less powder-pan. J Depre/Deprez was recorded working in Maastricht, Holland ca. 1715-1730 (Please see “Der Neue Stockel”, vol. 1, pg. 286). In overall fine untouched original flintlock condition with a strong mainspring and fine timing: hammer-spur chipped. The barrel and lock with a steel-gray age patina, fine engraving and some light scattered discoloration and wear. The hardware with matching smooth steel surfaces with fine engraving and some expected light wear. The stock retains 85%+ finish with some minor handling marks, tight hairlines and minor chips. Fine lock with untouched smooth surfaces and a visible maker’s signature: in mechanically functional order. Retains its original wooden ramrod with its iron tip. A fine example of a Scarce Colonial Period Dutch Flintlock Holster Pistol, ca. 1720s. For similar examples, please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons...". Overall length, 18". Price: $4,275.00
A FINE & SCARCE 18th CENTURY “PIRATE-ERA” (SPANISH/SPANISH COLONIAL) MIQUELET HOLSTER PISTOL, by “ALONZO MARTINEZ”, ca. 1715: In overall fine polished condition. Nicely figured, molded and carved, French-influenced, burl-walnut fullstock with relief and incised carvings around the mounts, barrel and lock. Finely embossed and engraved, full, brass mounts: the butt-cap with finely engraved, long side-stirrups etched, en suite with the sides of the faceted butt with grotesque-mask pommel-cap. Two etched and embossed faceted ramrod pipes with baluster turned ends, a sculpted and lightly engraved rifle-type sideplate with its two sidebolts and polished steel belt-hook. An engraved pin-fastened shield-type wrist escutcheon with Crown form finial and an etched Classical Bust. The trigger-guard with a finely stepped forward finial and a deeply engraved bow: associated iron ramrod with jag and brass tip. Very fine quality, 12 1/2", .65 caliber, octagonal to round, smoothbore, pin-fastened, iron barrel with an etched wedding-band transition and a deeply sunken & weekly-struck {"AL/MAR/NEZ" (Stockel No. 749) & a Dog within a cartouche (Stockel No. 753)} Spanish maker's marks. The marks of the noted Alonzo Martinez of Madrid, Spain who was a prominent gunsmith, working, 1691-1730. For more details, please E. Heer's: "Der Neue Stockel" vol. 2, pg. 766, No. 749, 750, 752, 753, 755, 756). Also, adorned with silver inlayed scrolls (minor loss of silver-inlay) and with a deeply etched barrel tang. Fine Spanish, Patilla-type, Miquelet mechanism with a lightly engraved lock with external mainspring and sear. Retains its original components and in functional order: typical Spanish frizzen with fluted/grooved face. Fine, “bright”, smooth, steel surfaces with sharp contours and only some light scattered discoloration/wear: signed with a “S. DARMENTE” signature. Fine stock with 90% finish deep relief-carvings at the barrel tang and pronounced raised teardrops, around the lock and sideplate. Incised scroll carvings, along the underside of the forestock and some minor old repairs/hairlines and expected scattered handling marks and signs of use: later? Horn fore-end-tip. The barrel with sharp contours, classic Spanish type maker's marks and very smooth steel surfaces. Fine stock with very good quality carvings and burl grain-pattern. The lock in mechanical functional order with fine engraving. Overall length 19 1/4". A very nice example of a classic Spanish Miquelet Pistol, ca. 1715. ***The type of Early 18th Century Pistol often carried on board Spanish Merchant/(Pirate) Ships and/or by Colonists, in the New World. (For similar examples, please see Sindney B. Brinckerhoff's: "Spanish Military Weapons in Colonial America 1700-1821"). Price: $4,275.00
A VERY FINE PAIR OF EARLY & LARGE 18TH CENTURY FRENCH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS, ca. 1720s: In overall very fine condition with nicely carved walnut fullstocks and fully chased and engraved-steel mounts (some expected light surface-wear). The barrels and locks with finely etched and engraved steel surfaces: the hammers with scroll-engraved faces and hound’s-tooth borders, en suite with the stepped flat lockplates and the frizzen-backs. Smoothbore, .55 caliber, approx. 14", octagonal to round, pin-fastened, iron barrels with a sculpted breeches, integral sighting ribs, silver fore-sights and fine touch holes: the breeches with chiseled hound’s-tooth borders and the tangs with lightly engraved surfaces. In very fine condition with lightly toned gunmetal-gray steel surfaces, some light handling marks, wear and discoloration: virtually no pitting. Molded and finely carved, nicely figured walnut fullstocks with raised and incised carvings, along the forestocks, at the barrel tangs, around the mounts and at the ramrod entries. Both pistols retain sharp contours with raised teardrops around the locks and sideplates and carved floral bouquets, forward of the trigger-guards. Fine+ stocks with 90% finish, sharp carvings, nicely figured walnut, some expected light handling marks, minor old repairs/fills and various small/tight hairlines. Classic, early 18th century, French form, full iron mounts with untouched steel-gray surfaces. The elongated grips and a pronounced bulbous butts and long stirrup-type butt-cap with large pommels and deeply chiseled grotesque-mask terminals. Chiseled and etched, faceted trigger-guards with urn-type forward finials with acanthus leaf accents. The engraved, openwork, dog’s-head tendril, vine type sideplates of classic early French form with a very fine metal-to-wood fit and finely etched details. Two fluted ramrod pipes with baluster-turned ends and the vacant, crowned, shield type wrist-escutcheons with finely detailed openwork scroll-engraved borders. In very fine original flintlock condition. Choice steel surfaces to the fully engraved, full sidelock flintlock mechanisms with a stepped-tails, flat lockplates matching engraved gooseneck hammers, frizzens and top-jaws (one associated): the frizzen springs with chiseled acanthus leaf finials. Of early form with bridle-less powder-pans; and clearly signed with “BRUDATOUR JEUNE a MARSEILLE” maker’s signatures, in 18th century Block Characters. In mechanically functional order with strong mainsprings, fine timing, very smooth/bright (90%+ polish)surfaces with crisply engraved borders and detailed etched Stands of Arms-- forward of the hammers and on the tails. In overall very fine condition with choice steel and wooden surfaces. A very fine quality and large Size Pair of Early 18th century French Flintlock Holster Pistols, ca. 1720s. Complete with their original steel-tip wooden ramrods (minor losses at ends). ***For similar examples, please see: C. Blair’s: “European & American Arms…” & “Pistols of the World”. Overall Length, 21". Price: $12,500.00
A FINE FRENCH & INDIAN/AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD FRENCH FLINTLOCK OFFICER'S PISTOL, ca. 1760: In overall fine original flintlock condition with a nicely carved walnut fullstock with engraved and sculpted steel mounts. The octagonal to round, sighted, 7 1/2", .60 caliber, flared muzzle, smoothbore, iron barrel with a scroll-engraved barrel-tang and a fine touch-hole: the left side of the breech with a Crown marking. Fine lock with a bridled powder-pan, lightly etched and engraved steel surfaces with a Stand of Arms, on its tail. Some light scattered wear, 85% polish and patches of discoloration. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing. Scroll engraved gooseneck hammer and matching frizzen with engraved back: teardrop finial frizzen-spring. Molded and carved, walnut fullstock with raised carved moldings around the mounts, lock and barrel-tang. Of classic mid-18th century French form with a floral bouquet at the barrel-tang, a pronounced bulbous butt and a stirrup-type butt-cap. Retains 85%+ finish with some scattered handling marks, expected signs of use and some minor old abrasions. Fine quality Steel mounts of classic French Officer's Pistol form of, ca. 1750-1770. The trigger-guard with an etched urn-type forward finial and a sculpted and engraved bow with hound’s-tooth borders. The stirrup-type butt-cap, engraved en suite with a rounded/turned pommel and a nicely detailed Lion’s Face mask finial. Rifle-type, triangular sideplate with etched borders and a central Stand of Arms with flags, cannons, etc. Two barrel-form ramrod pipes, its original iron-tip turned wooden ramrod and retains both of its sidebolts. The barrel with fine, smooth, steel-gray surfaces, some light scattered patches of discoloration and minor wear: very good bore. The lock with matching patination, fine engraving and the mounts with sharp engraving and smooth steel surfaces. A very nice example of a classic French & Indian/American Revolutionary War Period French Flintlock Officer's Pistol, ca. 1750-1760. For a similar example, please see Neumann's: "Battle Weapons...", pg. 256. Overall Length, 14". Price: $3,375.00
A FINE ENGLISH BRASS FRAME FLINTLOCK GREATCOAT/MUFF PISTOL, by “ROOKE”, ca. 1820s: In overall fine original flintlock condition; and of typical early 19th century English manufacture with a sharp attention to balance and detail. The approx. 1 1/2", turn-off, round, .45 caliber, smoothbore, steel barrel with smooth gray surfaces and a Birmingham post-1813 type Blackpowder proof mark, on its underside: additionally marked, on the breech-side of the brass frame with another pair of Birmingham proofmarks and with a "W & S" / “R” maker’s marking for William & Samuel Rooke of Birmingham, UK, who worked at Whittall Street, ca. 1820-1839. {Please see E. Heer’s: “Der Neue Stockel”, vol. 2, pg. 1066}. Engraved brass-frame, central hammer, boxlock mechanism with its integral oval powder-pan, original thread-engraved steel hammer, sliding rear safety and matching frizzen. The frame, frizzen back, sliding top-rear-safety and hammer with lightly etched “thread” borders. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing. The sides of the frame with smooth brass surfaces and engraved central panels: one with a slightly worn Stand of Arms and the other with a “ROOKE” maker’s signature. Steel trigger-guard with smooth steel-gray surfaces and an etched Starburst motif, on its bow. Classic, early 19th century, plain, English bag-shaped, grip with generally smooth dark surfaces and some expected light handling marks/wear (85%+ finish). A fine example of a English Brass Frame Flintlock Muff/Greatcoat Pistol, ca. 1820s. Complete and functional order with strong springs, fine timing and smooth surfaces without pitting or significant discoloration. Overall length, 6 1/4". Price: $975.00
A FINE & RARE DUBLIN HALLMARKED REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD SILVER MOUNTED OFFICER'S PISTOL BY S. WALLACE, ca. 1770s: In overall fine, original flintlock condition. The octagonal to round, slightly flared, iron, .63 caliber, smoothbore, 7 1/4", barrel with a wedding-band transition, two (post 1750) Dublin Proof marks and a "S. W." maker's mark, for Samuel Wallace. Scroll engraved breech and tang: the top of the breech with a worn "DUBLIN" address. Molded and carved, nicely figured, dark walnut stock of typical Georgian design with a "Queen Ann-type" bulbous butt and relief carved teardrops around the lock and sideplate: the barrel-tang with a rococo scallop shell carving. Scroll engraved, flat, sidelock flintlock mechanism with a bridled powder-pan and a matching gooseneck hammer. The face of the lock, hammer and frizzen-back engraved, en suite. Marked, under the powder-pan, with a clear "Wallace" signature: Samuel Wallace of Dublin, Ireland (please see E. Heer's: "Der Neue Stockel", vol. 2). Fine quality, deeply embossed, full silver mounts: the trigger-guard and rear of the butt-cap with Dublin silver hallmarks. Grotesque mask butt-cap with a deeply embossed pug's face, an oval wrist-escutcheon with a finely engraved border and an "G.D" owner's initials, two barrel-type ramrod pipes and an engraved openwork sideplate of classic Georgian-form. Early type silver trigger-guard with an embossed Barley Husk forward finial and an engraved Tudor Rose, on its bow. In overall fine original flintlock condition. The barrel with smooth, steel-gray surfaces with scattered discoloration and fine pitting overall: clear proof and maker's marks. The lock and hammer with matching steel-gray surfaces and all of their original components: fine mechanics with a strong mainspring. Near excellent stock with sharp contours, very light handling marks and 95%+ finish. Deeply embossed silver mounts with rare Dublin, Ire. silver Hallmarks on the trigger-guard and butt-cap. A very well made and fine quality example of an Irish Hallmarked, Silver Mounted, Flintlock Officer's Pistol", ca. 1770s. Original? horn tip wooden ramrod. Overall length, 13". Price: $5,975.00
A VERY GOOD+ & EXTREMELY RARE EARLY COLONIAL PERIOD MID-17th CENTURY ENGLISH DOLOCK "LONG" HOLSTER PISTOL, ca. 1650: In overall fine original flintlock/Doglock configuration. The octagonal-to-round, long, 12", iron, pin-fastened, smoothbore, .70 caliber, barrel with two, illegible, early London, pre- 1688 proof marks, on the left side of the breech and another cryptic (Broad Arrow?) marking on the breech-top. Early type barrel with the tang-screw emanating from forward of the trigger; and made with a wedding-band transition. Molded and simply carved, robust, military type, hardwood (walnut?) fullstock of classic Dutch-inspired, 17th century early English design. Deeply fluted forestock and adorned simple raised carvings around the lock and sidebolts: a raised apron, at the barrel tang. Early, English-type, military-style, plain, sheet-steel mounts (Please see H. L. Blackmore’s: “Broitish Military Firearms 1650-1850”, pg. 34). The trigger-guard with a simple screw-fastened forward finial, a nailed rear finial and an early plain bow. A single (1) barrel-type ramrod pipe, two iron sidebolts—without escutcheons, of classic late 17th century design; and the short stirrup-type butt-cap with rounded terminals and a screw-type pommel. Classic mid-17th century English Doglock mechanism with a flat lockplate, its original early type reinforced hammer—- the rear with its notch “catch” for the Dog-catch, a bridle-less powder-pan and a rectangular top fizzen. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing: complete with its original safety catch. In overall very good original Doglock condition. The barrel with smooth steel-gray surfaces, visible proof marks and scattered light pitting overall. Very good lock with matching steel-gray surfaces and its original components. The stock with some expected light scattered handling marks, signs of military use, tight hairlines, wear to its highpoints, 75% finish, a minor old repair—on the bottom edge of the lock mortise, small gouges and abrasions. Replaced? plain wooden ramrod. A fine example of a rarely seen Early Colonial Period English Doglock "Long" Holster Pistol, ca. 1650. The type of Pistol often carried by wealthier Colonial settlers in New England & the Mid-Atlantic Region. Overall length, 19 1/4". For a similar example, please see Claude Blair's: "Pistols of the World”, M. L. Brown’s: “Firearms in Colonial America: 1492-1792” & H. L. Peterson’s: “Arms & Armor in Colonial America…”. Price: $10,975.00
A VERY GOOD MUSKET-BORE AMERICAN FLINTLOCK “TRADE” PISTOL, ca. 1820: In overall very good untouched original flintlock condition. The round, 8 3/4", smoothbore, 74 caliber, band-fastened, unmarked, American-made?, recycled, musket barrel with a smooth gunmetal/brown age patina and a fine touch-hole. Molded and somewhat coarsely carved American walnut fullstock of typical “Trade” design, having a slightly bulbous and heavy, "cane-handle" type grip with simple raised carvings around lock and sideplate mortises. Sheet brass & iron furniture: a rounded finial trigger-guard, an “English Service-type” flat "S" shaped sideplate and a recycled Musket barrel-band with brazed seam and vestige of a removed sling-swivel-stud. The unmarked, flat "American lock with its original gooseneck hammer, bridled powder pan and a matching arrowhead-finial frizzen spring: in mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring. In overall very good untouched original flintlock condition. The barrel with smooth deeply toned surfaces and some light patches of discoloration and oxidation. The lock with a smooth patina, en suite. Very good stock with sharp contours, 85%+ finish, some minor handling marks and expected light abrasions. The hardware with a nicely toned and untouched age patina. A classic example of an American Made flintlock “Trade” Pistol, ca. 1820. The type of “Backwoods” made Pistol sold to American Indians and Frontiersmen. Original wooden ramrod. Overall length 15". Price: $2,275.00
A VERY FINE COLONIAL/FRENCH & INDIAN WAR PERIOD SILVER MOUNTED QUEEN ANN TURN-OFF PISTOL BY JAMES FREEMAN, ca. 1715: In overall very fine original flintlock condition with a smooth and even patina overall. The round, 7", cannon-form, turn-off, smoothbore, .61 caliber, iron barrel with a sharp Crown "IF" (James Freeman) maker's mark and two clear London pre-1740 proof marks. The original flintlock mechanism with its rounded gooseneck hammer, hound's-tooth border engraving and a clear "FREEMAN" signature, for James Paul Freeman of London (w. 1705- 1720; and was best known for his silver-mounted breech-loading pistols: please see H. Blackmore, Gunmakers of London 1350-1850, pg. 96). The frizzen-back and frame with matching decorations and smooth steel-gray surfaces: some very light scattered patches of surface-discoloration. Sliding iron trigger-guard: acts as a safety with engraved bow. Embossed silver Mounts include the Grotesque mask butt-cap with a Lion (City of London Silversmith’s Hallmark), the rococo-scroll sideplate and the vacant shield wrist escutcheon with acanthus leaf and helmet borders. Nicely figured burl walnut, Queen Ann type grip with a molded bulbous butt and relief carving around the lock and sideplate. The barrel tang with a finely carved shallopshell apron. In overall very fine original flintlock condition. The barrel with smooth steel surfaces, a fine bore and 85% of its blued finish. The lock/mechanism with its original components, matching surfaces and clear engraving: fine timing and a strong mainspring. Very Fine walnut grip with some very minor handling marks, 90%+ finish and some expected light abrasions. A very fine example of a Breech-loading Flintlock Turn-off pistol from the Colonial Period/French & Indian War Period. Made by one of the most prominent London Gunsmiths of the 18th century, James P. Freeman. Overall length, 12". Price: $5,275.00
A FINE+ & SCARCE COMMERCIALLY MANUFACTURED PATTERN 1730 LAND SERVICE/HEAVY DRAGOON HOLSTER PISTOL, ca. 1730s: In overall fine+ original flintlock condition. The regulation, Land Service/”Heavy Dragoon”, 12”, smoothbore, .69 caliber, pin-fastened, round, iron barrel with two (2) early, Birmingham, Blackpowder proof marks and an “IW”? barrel maker’s mark, on the top left side of the baluster-ringed breech. Molded and carved walnut fullstock of Land Service design with pronounced raised-carvings around the lock and sideplate and a raised “beavertail” apron, at the barrel tang: a vestige of a Storekeeper's mark? beneath the apron, behind the lock. Regulation Ordnance Pattern and Commercial design, P. 1730 (Land Pattern) brass hardware with smooth surfaces having a pleasing, lightly toned patina. The regulation trigger-guard with a raised hazelnut finial, two (2) barrel-shaped ramrod pipes—for wooden rammer, a raised “Land Pattern” sideplate with a tail; and the “Commercial-type” butt-cap with short side-stirrups. Unmarked Shield-type wrist escutcheon. Regulation, Pattern 1730, round lock with a "banana-shaped" bottom edge, a single-bridle behind the hammer, a bridle-less powder-pan and a double-thread-engraved border lockplate, hammer/top-jaw and frizzen-back. The frizzen spring with a trefoil finial. Clear Crown “GR” and Crown/Broad Arrow Board of Ordnance acceptance mark, under the powder-pan—indicates Govt. ownership. The tail of the lock nicely engraved “Iordan"/"1730”. Edmond Jordan of London, UK, wrk., ca. 1734. (Please see H. L. Blackmore’s Gunmakers of London…”, pg. 124). In overall fine original flintlock condition with choice metal and wood surfaces. The lock with a smooth untouched patina, sharp engraving/markings and in mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing. Fine barrel with smooth, lightly toned surfaces, some light scattered discolration, fine scattered pitting and light wear to the markings. Fine stock with some very minor handling marks, 90% finish, some light wear at the high points and minimal signs of use. Correct brass-tip wooden ramrod. A handsome and impressive Colonial Period Commercially made Pattern 1730 English Holster Pistol, ca. 1730s. Of the type of Pistol often sent abroad to the American Colonies for use by provincial/Colonial troops. Nicely preserved and a classic Georgian Period Land Service Holster Pistol with a rare Pattern 1730 Board of Ordnance Inspected Lock, dtd. 1730. Overall length, 19 ¼”. For a similar example, please see G. C. Neumann’s: “Battle Weapons…”. Price: SOLD
A FINE UNTOUCHED REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD ENGLISH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER/OFFICER'S PISTOL by "THOMAS" ca. 1770s: In overall fine, untouched original flintlock condition with a smooth and even brown-gray age-patina overall. The round, 9 1/2", .65 caliber, smoothbore, pin-fastened, flared, iron barrel a "PRO"/"VED" proof marks and the breech-top with a lightly engraved thread border. Fine flintlock mechanism with a rounded gooseneck hammer, hound's tooth border engravings and a scroll engraved tail. Signed, under the bridled powder-pan with a clear "THOMAS" maker's signature: mostly likely the signature of Henry Thomas I of Birmingham, UK (w. 1773-1811) {Please see "Der Neue Stockel", vol. 2, pg. 1279}. Engraved, "Queen Ann" style brass mounts of classic Georgian design: a grotesque-mask butt-cap with etched borders and an embossed grotesque mask terminal, a martial theme embossed sideplate with Stand of Arms motif, an engraved trigger-guard with an urn finial, a helmeted shield wrist escutcheon with a "Prince of Whales" Coat of Arms (should be researched!) and two barrel-form ramrod pipes. Nicely figured, molded and carved, walnut fullstock with a bulbous butt and simple relief carvings around the lock and sideplate: a silver-wire scallop shell, around the barrel-tang. In fine untouched condition with some minor handling marks, 90% finish and sharp contours. The barrel with smooth, dark, steel surfaces and some very light patches of discoloration. The lock/mechanism, en suite with its original components and matching surfaces: fine mechanics, clear engraving and a clear signature. Fine stock with some minor handling marks, 90% finish. A very nice example of a classic English Flintlock Officer's/Holster Pistol from the Revolutionary War Period, ca. 1770s. Overall length, 15 5/8". Price: $4,275.00
A MID 18th CENTURY AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN/BOHEMIAN FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, MARKED TO THE RENOWNED BARON "GABRIEL von SPLENY" ca. 1760-1770s: In overall fine original flintlock condition. The 11 1/2", octagonal to round, .69 caliber, smoothbore, pin-fastened, iron, barrel with an integral rear tang-sight and a "G. SPLENY" owner's signature, on the top of the breech. The signature most likely for the famed Austro-Hungarian Baron & Major General: Gabriel Baron von Spleny, who in 1774 crossed the Galician-Polish Frontier and carried out the military occupation of "Austrian"-Moldavia. (please see dizzyweb.ehpes.com/bukovina/chronology.htm - 22k). Robust, light colored, Hardwood fullstock of early design with sharp drop to the bulbous grip. Molded and carved with simple teardrops at the lock and sideplate and an incised floral bouquet, around the barrel-tang. Martial-type brass furniture. The sheet-brass trigger-guard with simple screw and nail-fastened, pointed finials and a somewhat crudely fashioned bow: a finely curled iron trigger. Two, sheet-brass, barrel-form ramrod pipes: the tailpipe with a slightly roughly fashion pointed rear finial. Germanic-form butt-cap with simply etched hounds and scrolls and long side-stirrups. Prussian "Model 1742" type, raised, brass sideplate with tail. The unsigned lock with a flat, banana-form lockplate and its matching gooseneck hammer and frizzen. A bridle-less powder-pan and a teardrop finial frizzen-spring. In overall fine original flintlock condition. The barrel and lock with an untouched age patina, smooth surfaces and some light discoloration and fine scattered pitting. The stock with 85% finish, several minor chips, some scattered handling marks and small gouges. In mechanically functional order: the jaw-screw a working-life replacement. Complete, with its original, plain, wooden ramrod. Overall length 18 1/4". A very nice example of an owner identified Flintlock Holster Pistol with a "Noble Provenance" ("Spleny" should be further researched). A classic Germanic Flintlock Holster Pistol, ca. 1760-1770s. The trigger-guard with a brass collection-tag marked "HM"/"791". For similar examples (please see G. C. Neumann: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution"). Price: $3,850.00
A VERY FINE SPANISH COLONIAL PERIOD MIQUELET HOLSTER PISTOL, ca. 1750": In overall very fine condition. Nicely figured, molded and carved walnut fullstock of classic rococo "Madrid" form with a bulbous butt and relief and incised carvings around the mounts and lock—- with a strong French influence to its styling. Embossed and fully engraved, brass mounts: the butt-cap with long pin-fastened side-stirrups engraved and etched, en suite with the sides of the pommel-- classic grotesque mask finial. A single barrel-form ramrod pipe, an openwork and engraved sideplate with its steel center-plate; and an engraved pin-fastened shield-type wrist escutcheon with scroll-engraved ribbon-form brass applique borders. The trigger-guard with an etched acanthus leaf forward finial and a deeply engraved bow: retains its wooden ramrod with flared brass tip. Lightly cleaned, 11 3/4", .70 caliber, very fine quality, octagonal to round, smoothbore, pin-fastened, iron barrel with an etched wedding-band transition and a sunken, gold inlayed Crown/"V" maker's mark: the marking of similar form to that of Diego Ventura of Madrid, Spain who worked 1720-1762- (please E. Heer's: "Der Neue Stockel" vol. 2, pg. 1325, No. 8398). Also adorned with an inlayed cross and with matching floral designs: hound’s-tooth etched barrel tang. Classic Spanish-type "Patilla" Miquelet mechanism with its original engraved powder-pan and its external mainspring and horizontal sear. Retains its original components and in functional order with a strong mainspring. Typical Spanish frizzen with a square back, a fluted/grooved face and its engraved frizzen-spring. Retains very fine, smooth steel-gray surfaces with only some minor isolated patches of surface-discoloration. The stock retains 85%+ finish with relief-carved, teardrop accents, around the lock and sideplate: an old tight hairline/repair, on the forestock. The barrel with smooth surfaces and a "silver-gray" steel patina. Very fine lock with matching surfaces: in functional order with fine timing. Overall length 18 1/2". A very fine quality example of a Classic Spanish Miquelet Officer's/Holster Pistol, ca. 1750: the type of Pistol often used in Spanish Colonial America. For similar examples, please see S. Brinckerhoff's: "Spanish Military Weapons in Colonial America 1700-1821", pg. 55 & 60. Price: SOLD
A VERY GOOD+ REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD FRENCH FLINTLOCK OFFICER'S PISTOL by “DURAND”, ca. 1770: In overall very good+ clean original flintlock condition. The octagonal to round, .55 caliber, 7 1/2", smoothbore, pin-fastened, sighted, iron barrel with a lightly engraved breech-top (worn) and thread-engraved barrel-tang. Molded and nicely carved, nicely figured, walnut fullstock with French rococo relief and incised carvings, around the mounts, lock and along the forestock: a raised carved floral bouquet, at the barrel-tang and the wrist and borders of the butt-cap with silver-wire scroll inlay. Classic, French form, bulbous butt. Full brass mounts with lightly engraved surfaces. The butt-cap with side stirrups and an engraved rounded finial. Two, baluster type ramrod pipes and an engraved openwork sideplate with rococo scroll finial and a centrally etched classical bust. The trigger-guard with a sculpted urn-type forward finial and a finely engraved bow. In original flintlock configuration: the lock with a rounded scroll engraved lockplate with clear "Durand a' Langogne" signature beneath the rounded bridle-less powder-pan. A “Durand” is recorded working in Lyon, France, ca. 1780. (Please see E. Heer’s: “Der Neue Stockel”, vol. 1, pg.320) In overall very good+ original flintlock condition. The barrel with bright steel-gray surfaces, worn engraving and some light scattered discoloration/fine pitting: fine touch-hole. The hardware with smooth lightly brass-toned surfaces with fine engraving and some light wear. The stock retains 85% finish with some minor handling marks, small abrasions and expected signs of use. The lock with smooth surfaces, 85%+ polish, sharp scroll engravings; and its original matching hammer and frizzen. A clear maker’s signature and in mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring. Retains its original wooden ramrod with flared tip. A very nice example of a French Flintlock Officer's Pistol, ca. 1770. The type of Pistol carried in the American Revolutionary Wars. For a similar example, please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons...", pg. Overall length, 13". Price: $3,375.00
A VERY GOOD EARLY COLONIAL-PERIOD QUEEN ANN PISTOL BY DAVID WYNNE, ca. 1715: In overall very good, untouched original flintlock condition. The round to round, cannon-muzzle, iron, .65 caliber, smoothbore, 6 1/2" barrel with a wedding-band partition and two early (pre 1740) London Proof marks on the underside of the breech. Molded and carved burl walnut grip of typical early Queen Ann form, with a bulbous butt and simple relief carving around the mounts and the scroll-engraved barrel-tang. Early, sidelock Queen Ann lock with a bridle-less powder pan and rounded surfaces. The borders of the mechanism, hammer and frizzen-back with simple line engraving. Clearly marked, forward of the lock, with a "Wynne: Londini" signature: David Wynne of London, England, w. ca. 1715 (please see Stockel, vol. 2 pg. 1414). Archetypal, Queen Ann period, embossed and etched silver butt-cap with a grotesque mask, a vacant silver wrist-escutcheon (engraved en suite) and a silver-wire scroll opposite the lock. Of early muzzle-loading design and equipped with its original baluster iron ramrod pipes and trigger-guard with fluted bow (some pitting on the left side) In overall very good, untouched, original flintlock condition. The mechanism, frame and barrel with a smooth and dark steel-gray surface, having a richly toned age patina and some isolated light patches of discoloration and pitting. Sharp engraving on the frame, hammer and signature: some scattered pitting on the breech's and tang's engraving. Fine grip having sharp contours, some minor handling marks and 75%+ of it untouched finish. In mechanically functional order: jaw screw and ramrod associated. A rare and early Silver Mounted, English, Flintlock Queen Ann Pistols, made by a prominent London gunsmith, during the actual Queen Ann Period. Overall length, 11 1/8". Price: $4,875.00
A FINE QUALITY FULL SILVER MOUNTED TURKISH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, ca. 1800: In overall fine+ untouched original flintlock condition. The round, pin-fastened, .65 caliber, smoothbore, 13 1/2", finely chiseled, iron barrel with deeply etched breech with floral scrolls and a matching tang. Deeply chiseled and finely etched sidelock Flintlock mechanism with a raised and rounded, banana-form lockplate,its matching gooseneck hammer and its original frizzen, etc. Retains smooth, gunmetal-gray, untouched, deeply chiseled, steel surfaces and in mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring. Molded, carved and checkered dark, hardwood (ebony?) fullstock of classic Ottoman Turkish form: having a pronounced bulbous butt and long slender forestock: made without a ramrod provision, as is typical of Turkish Firearms. Fine stock with some minor handling marks, small abrasions and a nicely checkered wrist. Of classic Ottoman form with deeply embossed and engraved silver mounts: The stirrup type butt-cap with a pronounced floral type pommel and richly embossed borders. Matching silver trigger-guard with an embossed floral finial and an embossed bow and two floral embossed sidebolt escutcheons. In overall fine+ original flintlock condition with smooth surfaces. The barrel and lock with matching untouched silver-gray surfaces with some light patches of discoloration: finely chiseled components with sharp engraving. Fine stock with some scattered handling marks, light signs of age/use and 85%+ finish. Very fine quality, deeply embossed (in classic Baroque vine scrolls) silver hardware with etched details: some light wear. A very fine example of a high quality Ottoman Turkish Flintlock Silver Mounted Holster Pistol, ca. 1800. Overall length, 20 1/4". For similar examples, please see G. C. Stone's: "A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms & Armor", pg. 506. Price: $2,775.00
A VERY GOOD REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD FRENCH DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION CONVERSION FLINTLOCK OFFICER'S PISTOL, ca. 1770/1840: In overall very good untouched condition with smooth, dark gunmetal-gray-brown locks and barrels with lightly embossed steel mounts, en suite. Round, pin-fastened, sghted, 5 ½”, .65 caliber, steel barrels with a "hooked" breech/barrel-tang. Rounded unmarked locks with their original percussion hammers—- the left hammer with an old/working period brazed repair. Very good mechanics and untouched, generally smooth surfaces with some wear and rust patination/pitting. Molded and nicely carved, dark, figured walnut fullstock of typical late 18th century French rococo design. Retains 65%+ finish with generally sharp contours. Relief carved around the locks, mounts and a raised floral bouquet at the barrel-tang. Some light scattered handling marks, minor abrasions, tight hairlines, minor shrinkage and a several old repairs- under the left lock and on the edge of the fore-end. Lightly embossed, untouched, steel mounts: a single barrel-form ramrod pipe with baluster turned end and a simple finial, an urn-type finial trigger-guard with a stepped bow, the butt-cap with long side-stirrups and an oval pommel-cap: In overall very good untouched condition with gunmetal-toned steel surfaces with scattered light pitting, wear and discoloration. The stock with extensive silver-wire inlay on its wrist (some losses) with a silver wire “C.L” owner’s initials. Original button-head iron ramrod. A very nice example of a Double Barrel Percussion Converted French Officer’s Pistol, ca. 1770. Gunsmith “Bolster Converted” to Percussion ignition, ca. 1840. For a similar example, please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons...", pg. 259. Overall length, 11". Price: $1,275.00
A FINE GUNSMITH MADE EARLY REPRODUCTION BRASS BARREL FLINTLOCK "KENTUCKY" PISTOL, ca. 1960: In overall fine clean condition with lightly toned, smooth, brass surfaces to the barrel and lockplate. Made with an original, early 19th century, bronze/brass, octagonal, 8", smoothbore, 55 caliber, pin-fastened barrel. The breech with an engraved base and is clearly marked, on its left side with two (2) early (Pre-1813) {“P” & “V”} Birmingham Black-powder proof-marks and with a sunken “TK” maker’s mark, for the noted Thomas Ketland of Birmingham, UK (1766-1816): Please see “English Gunmakers”, by De Witt Bailey, pg. 43. Retains a smooth mustard-toned age patina with scattered light discoloration, at the touch-hole and a very good bore with signs of use: lightly engraved blued steel tang. Molded, carved and nicely figured Tiger Maple full stock of typical Kentucky Pistol design, with a slab-sided, curved, "cane-handle" type grip and a pronounced pommel: simple raised carvings around lock mortise and sidebolt escutcheons. Made with original 19th Century and newer (20th century) Brass mounts: two (19th century) barrel-form brass ramrod pipes (the rear with an engraved tail), a (20th century manufactured) trigger-guard with squared finials and a heavy bow. Two (2), old, brass sidebolt escutcheons with two (2) original 19th century sidebolts: an old shield type wrist escutcheon with matching smooth surfaces. Fine quality, original early 19th century, ca. 1820, unsigned, brass lockplate with a line engraved border and its original floral engraved gooseneck hammer, its frizzen and its original internals and springs. The lock with untouched, nicely toned, mustard surfaces, en suite with the barrel; and is in fine working order with a fine roller-tip mainspring. In overall fine condition. The barrel and lock with nicely patinated brass surfaces with some patches of discoloration. Very Fine stock with sharp contours, 95%+ finish and some minor handling marks. Of fine quality and a very nice example of a “Professionally”/Gunsmith made, early reproduction, flintlock, Kentucky Pistol, ca. 1960. Complete with its plain wood ramrod. Overall length, 14”. Price: $1,550.00
A GOOD+ PAIR OF COLONIAL/REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD FRENCH FLINTLOCK TRAVELLING/GREAT-COAT PISTOLS, ca. 1750: In overall good+ original flintlock condition. Deeply fluted, 3 3/4", octagonal, smoothbore, .38 caliber, pin-fastened, iron barrels with line-engraved stepped tangs and generally smooth gunmetal-gray surfaces. Scroll engraved, full sidelock flintlock mechanisms with matching steel-gray surfaces, flat locks and faceted-back frizzens. Of provincial, French, rococo design of, ca. 1750 with unsigned lockplates, gooseneck hammers and rounded bridle-less powder-pans, en suite. Both locks in mechanically functional order with very good mainsprings and frizzen springs: one with an associated/working-life-replaced frizzen spring. Full steel mounts of classic mod 18th century French design. The sculpted trigger-guards with urn-type forward finials and plain bows. The flat, lightly etched, rifle-type sideplates, en suite with nicely sculpted borders. Stirrup-type butt-caps with long side-terminals and plain lozenge-shaped pommel-caps. Retain both, button-tip, steel ramrods. Very good mounts with matching smooth, steel-gray surfaces and some patches of expected discoloration and light wear. Molded and carved, dark walnut fullstocks of French form with some scattered handling marks, generally sharp contours, 65% finish, several old repairs/hairlines and raised carved teardrops around the lock and sideplate mortises. In overall good+ original flintlock condition. The barrels with good bores, fine touch-holes, smooth steel surfaces and a fine age-patina. The locks, en suite with matching surfaces and sharp engraving. Good stocks with the expected signs of use, handling, old repair and minor wear. A nice Pair of Colonial/Revolutionary War Period French Flintlock Pistols, ca. 1750. Overall length, 8". Price: SOLD
A FINE NAPOLEONIC/WAR OF 1812 PERIOD BOARD OF ORDNANCE ACCEPTED/MARKED "WHEELER & SON" NEWLAND PATTERN PISTOL, ca. 1810: In overall very good/fine original flintlock condition. The Pattern, 9 1/2", round, smoothbore, .66 caliber, iron, pin-fastened barrel with a baluster-turned breech, two Board of Ordnance/Govt. Proof-marks and a fine touch-hole. Marked with a Crown/”12” Acceptance Mark and with a Crown/”5“marking, on the barrel-tang. Walnut fullstock with sharp contours, fine surfaces, 85%+ finish and simple raised points, behind the lock and sideplate: made without a raised carved beavertail apron at the barrel tang. Full brass furniture/mounts: a flat "S-shaped" sideplate with its two sidebolts, the trigger-guard with a plain bow and a raised ball-type finial, a screw-fastened butt-cap with a short rear finial and the barrel-form ramrod pipe for its “captive” iron rammer. Thread-engraved, “WHEELER & SON” marked lock with its matching gooseneck hammer (top jaw-screw associated), a bridle-less powder-pan and its original frizzen and frizzen-spring. ***(Robert III) Wheeler & Son of London, UK worked 1814-1843 (please see H. L. Blackmore’s: “Gunmakers of London…”, pg. 200 In fine condition with sharp contours, smooth steel surfaces and clearly marked with a Board of Ordnance (Crown/Broad Arrow) Acceptance mark. In overall very good/fine original flintlock condition. The barrel with smooth, steel surfaces and clear proof/acceptance marks. Lightly mustard-toned, brass hardware. The stock with scattered light handling marks and 85%+ finish. In original flintlock configuration and complete with its button-head captive iron ramrod with bridle and screw. A nice example of a Napoleonic/War of 1812 Period New Land Pattern Pistol, ca. 1810. Overall length, 15 1/2". Price: $1,875.00
A FINE+ & EXTREMELY RARE FRENCH & INDIAN WAR PERIOD FRENCH MODEL 1733/34 FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, ca. 1742: In overall Fine+ original flintlock condition. The Regulation Pattern, octagonal-to-round, smoothbore, iron, pin-fastened, .70 caliber, 12" barrel with choice, clean, steel surfaces with some scattered light patches of discoloration. Regulation Pattern, Model 1733/34 walnut fullstock with fine surfaces, generally sharp contours and 75% finish: some scattered handling marks, signs of use, wear and minor abrasions: marked behind the sideplate with a branded “SVC” Unit Marking? Regulation Model 1733/34 brass furniture: a flat rifle-type sideplate with teardrop rear finial, a single sheet-brass muzzle-band, the trigger-guard with long, faceted, pointed finials; and the stirrup-type butt-cap with long side terminals and an oval pommel cap/finial. Two (2) barrel-form ramrod pipes and a plain wooden ramrod with brass tip. In original flintlock configuration with its Regulation Model 1733/34 lock with a flat, faceted, bridled lock, its original gooseneck hammer, teardrop finial frizzen-spring and rounded frizzen. Signed under the powder-pan with a slightly worn “JOURJON” maker’s signature and with a Crown/”S*E” (St. Etienne) French Arsenal marking. In fine original flintlock condition with all metal surfaces having with a matching, bright, smooth finish. The lock, en suite with the barrel with a fine steel-gray “patina”, some scattered discoloration and wear: visible Arsenal markings. In functional order with strong mechanics and in original flintlock condition. A very scarce example of a rarely seen French & Indian War Period French Model 1733/34 Flintlock Holster Pistol, ca. 1742. Complete with its original, brass tip, wooden ramrod. The Model 1733/34 was France’s First officially adopted "Standardized Model" of Military Pistol. Overall length, 19 1/4". For a virtually identical example, please see Udo Lander’s: “Franzosische Ordonnanzpistolen 1733-1870", pg. 11-16. Price: $10,575.00
A FINE & UNTOUCHED COLONIAL/F & I WAR PERIOD SILVER MOUNTED "QUEEN ANN" TURNOFF OFFICER'S PISTOL, by ISAAC SMITH, ca. 1740: In overall fine original flintlock condition. Cannon form, turnoff, .60 caliber, smoothbore, 6 3/4" iron barrel with a silver-gray age patina, smooth surfaces, a Crown/"F" “Foreigner” mark and two (2) London Gunmaker Co. proof marks, on the side of the baluster-turned breech: also marked with a “LONDON” addrerss and with a “1” marking. Molded and carved, English burl-walnut stock/grip of classic Queen Ann design, having a well pronounced bulbous pommel and a fine, raised carved, rococo, acanthus leaf and scallop-shell, around the barrel-tang. In fine untouched condition with sharp contours, smooth surfaces, some scattered light handling marks, and 90% finish. Classic Georgian Period etched and embossed silver mounts: a deeply embossed and finely detailed Rampart Lion with Stand of Arms and vine-scroll butt-cap; a vacant scallop-shell and acanthus leaf finial wrist-escutcheon with raised/embossed borders, two rectangular grip-panels; and a martial-theme sideplate with a deeply embossed Stand of Arms with flags, cannons, armour, etc. Original iron trigger-guard with a fluted bow. In original flintlock configuration with a "Queen Ann"-type Flintlock mechanism: rounded, hound’s-tooth engraved, gooseneck hammer with its matching frizzen. The frame, en suite with a "ISAAC SMITH" maker's signature, under the bridled powder-pan. Isaac Smith of London, UK was apprenticed to William Maude, worked 1727-56 and was recorded as a “Foreigner” in 1732. (please see H. L. Blackmore's: "Gunmakers of London…", pg. 81 & 180). In fine original flintlock condition, the barrel and lock with a smooth, steel-gray age-patina with some isolated patches of discoloration and light salt & pepper. Fine mounts with a silver-gray patina and some expected light tarnish. An untouched lock with its original components and fine mechanics. A nice example of a Silver Mounted English "Queen Ann" Breech-Loading “Turnoff” Officer's Pistol, ca. 1740. Made by a recorded London Gunsmith of the Georgian Period. Overall length 12". Price: $4,875.00
A VERY FINE LATE REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD FRENCH/DUTCH-TYPE FLINTLOCK OFFICER'S PISTOL, ca. 1780: In overall very fine original flintlock condition and of earlier, mid-18th Century design with a finely carved burl walnut fullstock and fully embossed and chased brass mounts. The octagonal to round, sighted, 9 1/8", .53 caliber, smoothbore, iron barrel with, smooth, “bright” steel surfaces and a finely etched breech with silver inlayed scrolls of classic rococo form. A finely etched wedding-band barrel transition, a matching muzzle-ring and extensive silver inlay, along its length: also marked with a deeply sunken gold-inlayed maker’s “punch” mark. The breech with engraved baluster-turnings and the barrel-tang with scroll etchings, en suite. Fine quality rounded, banana-form lock with a bridled powder-pan, smooth steel surfaces, 90% polish, its matching gooseneck hammer, fizzen and teardrop-finial frizzen-spring. Retains bright steel surfaces with only some light scattered discoloration. Clearly signed across its face with an "M. MINICK" maker's signature. Mathias T. Minick (Minnick) is recorded working in Liege, Belgium, ca. 1781-1803. (Please see "Der Neue Stockel" vol. 2, pg. 814). Molded and nicely carved, dark burl walnut fullstock with raised and incised carved moldings around the, lock, mounts and forestock: the barrel-rang with a rectangular apron with floral bouquet finial. Of classic mid-18th century French/Dutch form with a curved butt and a “Queen Ann”-type, deeply embossed, grotesque-mask butt-cap with an acanthus leaf rear finial. Fine quality openwork sideplate with embossed floral dcolls and leaf designs: retains both its sidebolts. The acanthus leaf finial trigger-guard with and delicate and nicely sculpted bow with an embossed grotesque mask, en suite with the butt-cap. Two (2) baluster-turned ramrod-pipes, an embossed shield-type wrist escutcheon and its horn-tip wooden ramrod. In overall very fine original flintlock condition with much finish, bright steel surfaces, choice mounts, some scattered light handling marks and minimal signs of use. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing. Very fine quality embossed and engraved brass mounts of classic French/Dutch form, ca. 1750/70. A very nice example of a Late Revolutionary War Period “French/Dutch-type” Flintlock Officer's Pistol, ca. 1780. For a similar example, please see Neumann's: "Battle Weapons...". Overall Length, 15". Price: SOLD
A VERY GOOD & EARLY PAIR OF SILVER MOUNTED LION’S MASK-BUTT QUEEN ANN PISTOLS, by DAVID WYNN, ca. 1720: In overall very good untouched original flintlock condition. The round, 5 7/8", cannon-form, turn-off, smoothbore, .58 caliber, "bright finished" (+/-10/15%) steel barrels with baluster-turned breeches and plain tangs: marked, on the sides of the breeches, with a barely visible early London Gunmaker Company proof marks. Full sidelock flintlock mechanisms of classic "Queen Ann" form with thread border engravings and matching, gooseneck hammers (one associated) and frizzens: engraved under the bridled powder-pans with clear "Wynn Londini" signatures. David Wynn of London, UK was a noted early 18th century gunsmith who proved his guns by the London Gunmaker Co. 1721-1729 and had a partnership with Henry Delany (ca. 1720-1740). (please see H. L. Blackmore's: "Gunmakers of London 1350-1850", pg. 81 & 208). Embossed and engraved, heavy-gauge, unmarked (very early form) silver Mounts. The butt-caps with acanthus-leaf finials and finely detailed Lion’s Face Masks: of classic early English form. Early type iron trigger-guards with fluted bows and acanthus-leaf finials. Griffen-type sideplates with acanthus leaf scroll tails: the wrist escutcheons with matching embossed details and each etched with a Crown motif, Coat of Arms (worn). Molded and carved burl walnut, Queen Ann grips with curved grip-profiles, relief carved teardrops around the locks and sideplates; and raised leaf aprons (one with old nail repair), at the barrel-tangs. In overall very good untouched original flintlock condition. The barrels with generally sharp contours, very good bores and some light patches of discoloration and wear: smooth gunmetal-gray surfaces with traces of the “bright” finish. The locks/mechanisms, en suite with untouched, surfaces, very good engravings, some light discoloration and expected wear: one lock with a defective mainspring the other weak. Fine walnut grips with 80%+ finish, sharp contours and some minor handling marks and tight hairlines/old repairs. A very nice & Early Pair of Silver Mounted Lion’s Face Mask English Queen Ann Pistols, by the esteemed early 18th century London Gunsmith, David Wynn, ca. 1720. Overall length, 10 1/2". Price: $8,750.00
A VERY GOOD TURKISH/GREEK BRASS STOCK FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, ca. 1810s: In overall very good+ original flintlock condition. The round, fluted-breech, .60 caliber, smoothbore, 10 1/8", band-fastened, iron barrel with an integral raised sighting rib with an engraved (worn) simulated European signature, on the top of the breech. Original Flintlock mechanism with a flat banana form lockplate with bridled (old brazed repair) powder-pan with a rfefaced frizzen, fine timing and a strong mainspring Retains its original lock components with an untouched, gray patination and some light wear. Traditional, Ottoman/Greek form Brass fullstock with extensively foliate etched and engraved surfaces and a pronunced bulbous pommel with a finely embossed finial. en suite. Retains its original engraved brass trigger-guard with an etched acanthus leaf forward finial. Of very good quality construction and extensively etched & embossed with floral and vine scrolls: several, old repairs, vestiges of Red Coral inlay and numerous brass tack decorations. In overall very good+ untouched original flintlock condition. The barrel lock and lock with smooth, gunmetal-gray surfaces and some light patches of discoloration, fine pitting and expected wear. Very Good stock with signs of use, scattered handling marks and the noted old repairs. Retains an untouched, lightly toned mustard age patina with dark highlights and extensive vine scroll embossed and engraved surfaces. A very nice example of an All Brass Stock Turkish or Greek Flintlock Holster Pistol, ca. 1810s, for similar examples, please see G. C. Stone's: "Construction & Decoration of Arms". Overall length, 16 1/2". Price: $1,575.00
A VERY FINE & UNTOUCHED MID 18TH CENTURY GERMAN ALL-STEEL FLINTLOCK TINDERLIGHTER W/ CANDLE HOLDER, ca. 1750-1760: : In overall very fine untouched condition. The exposed flintlock mechanism with offset hammer notched at its base to accept the sear/trigger. Exposed frizzen spring, mounted at the front end of the frame; and the frizzen with a faceted back. The opposite side of the frame with a hinged tinderbox with its original latch/knob and compartment-door: also equipped with its original iron candle holder. The underside of the frame with its pair of forked wrought iron legs. Integrally forged steel grip with a bulbous ball-type butt. In overall very fine untouched condition with smooth steel surfaces, a fine untouched gray-brown age patina and some patches of light discoloration. Original components and in mechanically functional order. A very nice example of an 18th century All-Steel Flintlock Tinderlighter, ca. 1750s. For a similar example, please see Neumann & Kravic's: "Collector's Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution", pg. 263.Overall length: 8". Price: $2,250.00
A VERY RARE ALL STEEL 17th CENTURY GERMAN "LONG" HOLSTER PISTOL, ca. 1690:: In overall very fine+ near excellent original flintlock condition. Unmarked, octagonal to round, bright, iron, .52 caliber, approx. 12", smoothbore barrel with a wedding-band barrel-transition. Of very rare All Steel Construction with a sculpted and nicely contoured steel stock with bright, clean, steel surfaces and a nicely sculpted butt/grip-section with a pierced butt-cap/pommel. Exposed type flintlock mechanism with its side-mounted mainspring, sear, sear-spring, tumbler and trigger: the right side with its bridled powder-pan, gooseneck hammer and its original frizzen and frizzen-spring: in functional order with fine timing and a strong mainspring. In very fine clean condition with bright steel-surfaces and only some scattered light patches of wear and discoloration. Iron trigger-guard with a fluted bow and a screw-fastened rear finial, two loop-type ramrod pipes and the screw-fastened steel butt-cap with pierced sides. In overall very fine+ near excellent original flintlock condition. The barrel with lightly toned, smooth surfaces, some very light patches discoloration and much of its “bright/polished” finish: fine touch-hole. Scattered minor handling marks, 95% bright finish and some light patches of discoloration: virtually no pitting. The bore, touch-hole, inside of the powder-pan and frizzen with the expected light patches of wear and salt & pepper. Very fine lock+ with its original components, fine timing and generally smooth steel surfaces. Complete with its turned-tip iron ramrod. A near excellent example of a very rare 17th Century German Steel Stock/All Steel "Long" Flintlock Holster Pistol, ca. 1690. For similar examples, please see C. Blair’s: “European & American Arms 1150-1850” & his “Pistols of the World”, plt. 188-189. Overall length 18 1/2". Price: HOLD
A FINE REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD REGULATION-PATTERN HIGHLAND ALL-METAL FLINTLOCK BELT PISTOL, by WATERS, ca. 1770s: In overall fine original flintlock condition. Round, ringed, iron, .60 caliber, 7 1/4", smoothbore barrel with smooth gunmetal-gray surfaces, an early Birmingham proof mark, a faint “IW” maker’s mark and a fine touch-hole. Lightly engraved, "Highland-type" flintlock mechanism with all original components, a bridle-less powder-pan an trefoil finial frizzen-spring and gooseneck hammer: of the classic design of those made by John Waters of Birmingham & London, UK; who was a known maker of "Scottish" type belt pistols for the British Board of Ordnance, ca. 1770s. “Gunmetal”/Bronze fullstock of Regulation Highland form, with a plain Kidney form butt. Complete with its iron belt-hook. In fine condition with some minor surface imperfections/old solder repair and a fine patina with a dark mustard coloration. In overall fine original flintlock condition. The lock, stock and barrel with matching, lightly toned, steel-gray surfaces with evidence of light cleaning and some scattered discoloration/fine pitting, on the lock. In mechanically functional order with its original components and a fine touch-hole. Iron ramrod with button-head tip. A very nice and authentic, Regulation Pattern Revolutionary War Period, All-Metal Belt "Scottish" Highland Pistol, ca. 1770s. The type of "Ordnance" Pistol carried by both regular troops of the various Highland Regiments. For a similar example, please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution", pg. 246. Overall length, 12". Price: SOLD
AN EARLY FEDERAL/WAR OF 1812 PERIOD AMERICAN SECONDARY MARTIAL BRASS BARREL FLINTLOCK PISTOL, ca. 1800: In overall very good original flintlock condition. The round, 9", smoothbore, 62 caliber, pin-fastened, London proof marked, English-made, brass, barrel with a smooth mustard age patina and a fine touch-hole: the top of the breech with an engraved “LONDON” address. Molded and carved American walnut full stock of typical Federal design, having a Slab Sided, "cane-handle" type grip with simple raised carvings around lock and side-bolt mortises: the grip with pronounced slab sides of typical “Kentucky Pistol” form. Lightly engraved American sheet brass furniture: two barrel-form ramrod pipes, a raised acorn-finial trigger-guard, two washer-type side-bolt escutcheons and a shield-type wrist escutcheon. The "J. & G. JONES" (J & G Jones: active 1799-1803, worked in Birmingham, UK. Please see H. L.: Blackmore’s: "Gunmakers of London…”, pg.) marked, flat "Trade"-type lock with its gooseneck hammer (retaining screw associated), bridle-less powder pan and original frizzen and spring: in mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and very good timing. In overall very good original flintlock condition. The barrel with smooth lightly toned brass surfaces and some light patches of discoloration. The lock with a dark and smooth patina, some patches scattered pitting, light wear and signs of use. Very good American Black Walnut stock with generally sharp contours, 75%+ finish, some scattered handling marks, minor chips, tight hairlines and abrasions: the left side with a deeply branded “W.T” owner’s initials. Very good untouched hardware with a nicely toned age patina, en suite with the barrel. A classic example of a Federal/War of 1812 Period American Secondary Martial flintlock Pistol, ca. 1800. Brass-tip wooden ramrod. Overall length 15". Price: $2,325.00
A FINE R. JOHNSON US Mdl. 1836 FLINTLOCK PISTOL, Dtd. 1838: In lightly cleaned, fine, original flintlock condition with a clearly marked breech and a fine touch-hole. The lightly cleaned iron surfaces with a smooth "bright" steel surfaces with sharp contours and generally clear markings. Sighted, iron, band-fastened, .54 caliber, smoothbore barrel of standard regulation US Mdl. 1836 dimensions with clear "US", "LF" & "P" markings, on the left side of the breech. Fine+, American Black walnut, 3/4 stock with 90%+ finish, sharp contours, clear "JH" cartouche, an "H/ORD" and only some light scattered handling/storage marks. Regulation-type (Mdl. 1836) iron hardware with a smooth lightly cleaned "bright" steel surfaces. In original flintlock configuration with all of its original lock components. The rounded lockplate marked with a weakly struck ("US/Middn. Conn./1838" marking (the "R. Johnson" maker's signature nearly oblitterated). Retains bright steel surfaces with some light patches of discoloration and fine salt & pepper. Complete with all of its original components and in mechanically fine order: rounded reinforced hammer and its brass powder-pan, frizzen and frizzen-sprfing. In overall fine clean condition. The barrel and hardware with smooth silver surfaces and clear markings. Mechanically fine and complete throughout: original bridled ramrod. A nice example of an original flintlock US Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol, by R. Johnson, dtd. 1838. Overall length 14 1/2". The US Model 1836 (flintlock) was the last US Model of Flintlock and it saw extensive service in the Mexican American & the American Civil War. Price: SOLD
	A VERY GOOD+ BALKAN (ALBANIAN) BRASS STOCK MIQUELET RATTAIL PISTOL, ca. 1820: In overall very good+ original “flintlock” condition. The octagonal-to-round, .65 caliber, smoothbore, 13 3/4", iron barrel with an engraved simulated European signature, on the top of the breech and another maker’s mark?, on its left side: of possible Italian manufacture, as frequently the case with better quality Albanian arms. The Miquelet-type lock/mechanism with its integral powder-pan, original grooved-face frizzen and hammer with top jaw & screw. A strong mainspring though slightly out of timing, as the sear can be difficult to release. Retains its original lock components with a smooth steel-gray age-patina with some light wear and salt & pepper. Traditional, Albanian, Brass Rattail fullstock with fully etched and engraved surfaces and a long rattail-form pommel with a pointed finial. Retains its original engraved steel trigger-guard with an etched forward finial and an engraved sheet-brass covered bow. Of very good quality construction and extensively etched & embossed with geometric patterns, floral and vine scrolls with silver pellet accents, on the wrist. In overall very good+ untouched original flintlock condition. The barrel lock and trigger-guard with smooth, gunmetal-gray surfaces and some light patches of discoloration, fine pitting and wear. Very Good stock with light signs of use and some scattered handling marks. Retains an untouched, lightly toned mustard age patina with dark highlights, in the protected recesses. Brass-tip iron ramrod. A very nice example of this distinct form of Albanian Pistol, ca. 1820, for similar examples, please see G. C. Stone's: "Construction & Decoration of Arms" & A. Giabi’s”: “Armi Da Fuouco Italiane”. Overall length, 22". Price: $900.00
	A FINE & UNTOUCHED EARLY 19th CENTURY CONTINENTAL BOXLOCK FLINTLOCK TINDERLIGHTER W/ CANDLE HOLDER, ca. 1800-1815: In overall fine+ untouched condition. Complete and original throughout. The frame, lock-components and mounts with smooth steel-gray surfaces and a fine age-patina. Molded and carved hardwood (beech?), bag-type grips with much of their finish, some very minor handling marks and sharp contours. Central Hammer Boxlock Flintlock Mechanism with its original double-throated hammer and pivoting frizzen and frizzen-spring. In mechanically functional order with a fine mainspring and trigger. The steel-gray frame with plain, flat-side, screw-fastened panels and an integral forward-mounted tinderbox with sliding cover: minor irregularity to the slide. Retains an untouched age-patina and much of its latent finish: sharp contours and original components. The underside of the frame with its original wrought-forged pair of legs and the right side with its original band-type candleholder. Retains smooth steel-gray surfaces with an untouched age patina and fine contours. Overall length, 7 1/2". Price: $1,100.00
A FINE 18TH CENTURY SILVER MOUNTED EASTERN-GERMAN OR POLISH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, ca. 1740s: In overall fine condition with a finely carved burl-walnut fullstock and full silver mounts. The barrel and lock with lightly etched and engraved steel surfaces. Smoothbore, .65 caliber, 14", iron barrel with its underside marked with a "VA" over a Hen maker's mark for the town of Suhl, Germany (please see "Der Neue Stockel" vol. 3, pg. 1706-1707). Retains a fine touch hole with some wear and light pitting, an embossed raised sighting rib and a silver inlayed Crown, on its breech. Original blade-type silver fore-sight. Fine sharp contours, a good bore and some light wear, scattered discoloration/pitting. Molded and deeply relief carved, walnut fullstock with richly carved, rococo, floral scrolls around the barrel-tang, along the forestock and around the mounts. Of classic early to mid 18th century form with an elongated grip and a pronounced bulbous butt. Retains 70%+ of its finish with some scattered handling marks, several tight hairlines and light signs of use: sharp contours and fine quality carvings. Nicely engraved, full sidelock, flintlock Mechanism with a flat lockplate and matching, (working period) floral-engraved, gooseneck hammer: of Germanic design with beveled edges and an engraved Stag Hunting scene with Dogs: the frizzen with a "grooved" face-- an Eastern-influenced design feature. In mechanically functional order with (90%) polished finish, some light wear and scattered pitting. Fine quality engraved and embossed Silver mounts. The trigger-guard with a deeply embossed floral finial and an etched and engraved bow. Stirrup-type silver butt-cap with engraved side-panels and a rounded gilt finial. Openwork sideplate with a classic vine scroll motif and etched and chased borders. Two silver ramrod pipes and an oval wrist escutcheon with and engraved edelweiss flower. Complete with an associated horn tip wooden ramrod -- too short. A very fine quality example of an Eastern European (Polish)/German Silver Mounted Flintlock Holster Pistol, ca. 1740s. Overall Length, 20 1/2". Price: $3,750.00
	A FINE QUALITY OTTOMAN TURKISH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, ca. 1820: In overall very good+ to near fine condition. Of finer than usual grade with a nicely carved walnut fullstock and deeply embossed European style brass mounts. The barrel and lock with nicely chiseled and engraved surfaces: of a quality usually found on better grade Near Eastern Weapons. Smoothbore, .69 caliber, 14", octagonal-to-round chiseled-steel barrel with smooth, steel-gray, lightly toned surfaces. Retains a fine touch hole and an embossed and chiseled breech with sighting-rib: of Western-European style. In very good condition with some wear and generally sharp contours, a very good bore and some minor wear, light scattered discoloration and pitting: slight irregularity at the muzzle-tip. Molded and deeply relief carved, walnut fullstock of fine quality with richly carved rococo floral scrolls around the barrel-tang, along the forestock and around the mounts. Of classic mid-18th century French-influenced form with an elongated grip and a pronounced bulbous butt. Retains 75% finish with some scattered handling marks, minor shrinkage, small chips, tight hairlines and signs of light use. In very good+ condition with sharp contours and fine quality carvings. Lightly engraved, full sidelock, flintlock Mechanism with a flat faceted lockplate and its original matching gooseneck hammer: of classic Western European (French/German) inspired design. In very good+ near fine mechanically functional (no full cock/tumbler-notch worn) with its original lock components and a strong mainspring. The lock with (80%) polish/”bright” finish with some minor discoloration and untouched smooth steel surfaces with a silver-gray patina without significant pitting or wear. Matching barrel with very good+ exterior surfaces: some light wear and scattered pitting. Fine quality engraved and embossed brass mounts with an embossed openwork sideplate a finely embossed stirrup-type butt-cap with a bulbous pommel, two barrel-form ramrod pipes, an openwork shield-type wrist-escutcheon and its brass muzzle-band/capucine (slightly damaged). Complete with its short-type/false Ottoman style, plain, wooden ramrod and its original screws. The trigger-guard with an embossed bow and pointed finials, en suite with the other mounts. A classic example of a Fine Quality Ottoman Turkish Flintlock Holster Pistol, ca. 1820. Overall Length, 21 1/2". Price: $1,375.00
A FINE & ORIGINAL MID 18th CENTURY FRENCH & INDIAN WAR PERIOD SENECA WAR CLUB/DEATH HAMMER, ca. 1750: In overall fine untouched “attic” condition with fine, deeply aged and oxidized smooth, light colored, hardwood (maple) surfaces. Of early, hand-carved, Seneca Indian make with evident tool-marks and "hand-wear", at its grip and base. Of single piece hardwood/maple? construction with an integral root-burl knob and shaft with a fine hand-burnished finish. The tapered handle with a carved grip-section and a rounded bottom finial. Knob-type club head with finely carved smooth surfaces, some minor handling marks and signs of use/wear and staining. Of typical mid-18th century form and in overall fine untouched condition with sharp contours, smooth surfaces and some expected minor handling marks/wear. A rare an authentic example of a mid-18th century French & Indian War Period Seneca War Club, ca. 1750. Purported by the consignor to have been part of an old New York Collection. Overall length, 20 1/2". Price: $3,575.00
	A FINE & RARE 17th CENTURY ENGRAVED STEEL-MOUNTED EARLY COLONIAL PERIOD ENGLISH FLINTLOCK "LONG" HOLSTER PISTOL, BY JOHN SIBLEY I, ca. 1690: In overall fine original flintlock condition. The round, long, 12", iron, sighted, pin-fastened, octagonal-to-round-to-round, smoothbore, .58 caliber, barrel with two, visible, early London, ca. 1688 proof marks. (please see E. Heer's: "Der Neue Stockel", vol. 3, pg. 1637)and fine wedding-band transitions. Also marked with a “*/IS” John Sibley I maker’s maker for the noted late 17th century London gunsmith 1675-1714, who was a Contractor to the Board of Ordnance & the Hudson Bay Co. (Please see H. L. Blackmore’s: “Gunmakers of London…”)pg. 178. Molded and finely relief carved walnut fullstock of classic Dutch-inspired, 17th century early English design. Adorned with deep relief lines, at the ramrod entry pipe and raised points around the lock and sideplate mortises. Also a raised finial, at the barrel tang. Strawberry-vine-scroll engraved and delicately etched Classic Early English-style steel mounts. The trigger-guard with an urn-type forward finial and an early fluted bow. Two (2) baluster-turned ramrod pipes, a leaf engraved shield-type wrist escutcheon and an openwork vine-scroll-form sideplate, of classic late 17th century design. Long stirrup-type butt-cap with engraved terminals and a finely turned and embossed pommel-cap. Finely engraved, early form, bridle-less lock with a rounded banana-type lockplate, its original matching gooseneck hammer and frizzen. The engraving of the classic Early English Strawberry-vine design, en suite with the mounts and barrel-tang. In mechanically functional with a strong mainspring and fine timing. In overall fine original flintlock condition. The barrel with smooth steel-gray surfaces, visible proof marks and scattered light pitting overall. Very good lock with matching steel-gray surfaces and scrisp engraving. The stock with some light scattered handling marks, light wear to its highpoints and 85%+ finish. Replaced? Iron-tip wooden ramrod. A fine and early English Flintlock "Long" Holster Pistol, made by an esteemed London gunsmith of the 17th century, ca. 1690. Overall length, 17". For a similar example, please see Claude Blair's: " Pistols of the World”. Price: $7,875.00
	A VERY GOOD+ FRENCH & INDIAN/REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD FLINTLOCK OFFICER'S PISTOL by WILLIAM STAPLES, ca. 1760: In overall very good+ original flintlock condition with a smooth and even age patina overall. The three-stage round-to-round, sighted, 8 3/8", .62 caliber, smoothbore, pin-fastened, iron barrel with a London pre-1740 Gunmakers Co. proof mark and a Crown/"W" maker's marking, on the left side of the baluster-turned and engraved breech. In original flintlock configuration with a rounded, scroll engraved, semi-banana form lock with its matching scroll-engraved gooseneck hammer, a bridle-less powder-pan and a clear "W. STAPLES" signature. William Staples of Birmingham, UK was a Gunmaker who had his guns proved in London, ca. 1750-1770 (please see H. L. Blackmore's: "Gunmakers of London 1350-1850", pg. 184). The tail of the lock with a fine scroll-engraved panel; and the trefoil finial frizzen spring with a working-life brazed repair. In fine mechanically sound condition, with smooth surfaces and some light scattered salt & peppering/discoloration. Lightly engraved, full brass mounts: a "Queen Ann" type butt-cap with a finely engraved rear finial and a hounds-tooth engraved pommel. A rococo vine openwork sideplate with a chased acanthus leaf tail. An urn finial trigger-guard with an engraved bow and an old solder repair. The vacant shield wrist escutcheon with an embossed scallop-shell finial; and two turned ramrod pipes. Molded and carved walnut fullstock with a slightly bulbous butt and a nicely detailed relief carved scallop-shell apron around the barrel tang: the lock and sideplate with raised borders. Very good stock with some scattered handling marks, sharp contours and 80%+ finish. Fine carving and an old repaired hairline, on the wrist. In very good+ original flintlock condition with a nicely toned age patina, smooth surfaces, sharp markings and some minor handling marks. The barrel with clear markings and some fine scattered discoloration/light pitting. The lock/mechanism with matching smooth surfaces and a clear signature. Very good stock with some handling marks, 80%+ finish and sharp carving. The mounts with lightly engraved accents and a mellowed age patina. A classic example of a well-made Revolutionary War Period English Flintlock Officer's Pistol by the esteemed William Staples, ca. 1760. Complete with its plain wooden ramrod. For a similar example, please see Neumann & Kravic's: "Collector's Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution". Overall length, 14". Price: SOLD
	A VERY GOOD UNTOUCHED EARLY 19TH CENTURY SMALL-SIZE OTTOMAN TURKISH FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS DAG, ca. 1820:: In overall very good untouched original flintlock condition. Extensively etched, 11", pin and band-fastened, round, "Trumpet-type", smoothbore, Silver Damascened, Persian marked, steel barrel with 1.50 caliber flared muzzle and a .50+ cal. bore. Extensively silver inlayed overall with an etched/inlayed geometric patterns and the integral barrel-tang adorned, en suite. Retains untouched brown-gray surfaces with some scattered patches of discoloration and a fine touch-hole. In original flintlock configuration with its flat, Crescent Moon engraved lockplate: a simulated European signature, a bridled powder-pan, matching gooseneck hammer and its original frizzen. Retains untouched steel surfaces with some expected patches of discoloration and light wear. In mechanically functional order and complete with its original components and both of its sidebolts. Molded and carved walnut fullstock of classic Turkish Blunderbuss “Dag” form with raised borders around the lock and sideplate; and the butt with a pronounced drop, a deeply fluted comb and a checkered wrist (worn). In very good untouched condition with generally sharp contours, smooth surfaces, 80% finish and some scattered handling marks, wear, abrasions and minor losses/chips, on the right side of the fore-end. Heavy, plain, Brass hardware: the trigger-guard with a pointed forward finial and a plain stepped bow. The screw-fastened brass buttplate, en suite with a stepped finial, two ramrod pipes—for the “false” wooden ramrod; and the rifle-type sideplate with its original loop and iron suspension-ring. In overall very good untouched original flintlock condition. The barrel with sharp contours and fine quality engraving and silver-damascening. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and a fine lock. The stock with sharp contours, 80% finish and the expected signs of use and wear. A nice example of a small sized, original using-type, early 19th Century Ottoman Turkish Blunderbuss Dag, ca. 1820. For similar examples, please see G. C. Stone’s: “Construction and Decoration of Arms…” . Overall length, 19 1/2". Price: $2,250.00
	A VERY GOOD+ PAIR OF IRISH SILVER MOUNTED REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD "QUEEN ANN" OFFICER'S PISTOLS, by F. LORD, ca. 1760s: In overall very good+ original flintlock condition. Cannon-form, turn-off/screw-type, .57 caliber, smoothbore, 6", round, early Birmingham proofed, iron barrels with two maker's marks and one with a clear "1" marking. Nicely figured, bulbous-form, "Queen-Ann"-type, walnut grips of classic English design, having well pronounced lobed pommels, extensive rococo silver-wire inlay (65%) and full silver mounts: grotesque-mask butt-caps of classic "Pug's head" form and martial-theme central wrist-escutcheons with helmeted finials and "L.C." owner's initials. In very good original flintlock condition with sharp contours, smooth surfaces, some minor handling marks, minor abrasions and wear. Lightly engraved iron trigger-guards with an engraved barley-whirl design, on its bow. In original flintlock configuration with their original lock components, strong mainsprings, fine mechanics and smooth steel surfaces. The boxlock mechanisms/frames with finely engraved borders and scroll-engraved central panels. Each pistol signed with a "F. Lord" maker's signature and a "Dublin" address (wear to the engraving). Francis Lord of Dublin, Ire. worked (1745-1774) and was a contractor to the Board of Ordnance. (Please see E. Heer's: "Der Neue Stockel", vol. 1, pg. 726). The barrels and frames with smooth polished surfaces, good engraving and a light age-patina. A very well made and Rare Pair of Silver Mounted Revolutionary War Period Irish "Queen Ann" Officer's Pistols, ca. 1760s. Made by a recorded Dublin gunsmith; and of larger "Officer's" size. Overall length 12". Price: $6,875.00
	A FINE FEDERAL/WAR OF 1812 PERIOD AMERICAN SECONDARY MARTIAL BRASS BARREL FLINTLOCK PISTOL, ca. 1800-1810: In overall fine untouched original flintlock condition. The round, 8", smoothbore, 56 caliber, pin-fastened, unmarked, American-made?, brass, barrel with a smooth mustard age patina and a fine touch-hole: the top of the breech with an engraved leaf motif, en suite with the tang. Molded and carved American walnut full stock of typical Federal design, having a slightly bulbous and heavy, "cane-handle" type grip with simple raised carvings around lock and sideplate mortises: the grip with a fine "Tiger" striped grain-pattern. Lightly engraved American sheet brass furniture: two barrel-form ramrod pipes, an arrowhead finial trigger-guard, a flat "S" shaped sideplate, an oval wrist escutcheon and a screw-fastened butt-cap with a short rear finial. The "Redfern's" (William Redfern: active 1799-1803, in Birmingham, UK. Please see E. Heer's: "Der Neue Stockel", vol. 2, pg. 1019) marked, flat "Trade"-type lock with its original gooseneck hammer, bridle-less powder pan and a matching arrowhead finial frizzen spring: in mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring. In overall fine original flintlock condition. The barrel with smooth lightly toned brass surfaces and some light patches of discoloration. The lock with a fine dark and smooth patina with some minor patches of light discoloration/wear. Fine stock with sharp contours, 85%+ finish, some minor handling marks and expected light abrasions. Fine hardware with a nicely toned and untouched age patina, en suite with the barrel. A classic example of a War of 1812 Period American Secondary Martial flintlock Pistol, ca. 1810s. Brass-tip wooden ramrod. Overall length 14". *** Pictured in Frank E. Kuron's: "Thus Fell Tecumseh", pg. 261. Price: $2,975.00
	A FINE PAIR OF REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD SILVER-WIRE-INLAY ENGLISH FLINTLOCK TURN-OFF PISTOLS, ca. 1775:In overall fine+, original flintlock condition. Round, 2 1/2", Turn-off, cannon-form, baluster-turned, smoothbore, .45 caliber, iron barrels with two early Birmingham black-powder proof marks, on their undersides. Finely engraved, central-hammer boxlock, flintlock mechanisms with "KING" maker's signatures: sliding trigger-guard safeties and hound's-tooth-engraved central hammers and frizzens: one hammer with a nearly undetectable old repair. Both in mechanically fine condition with strong mainsprings and frizzen springs: functional safeties. The sides of the frames with matching borders, finely engraved scrolls and clear maker's signatures. Smooth, steel gray surfaces with sharp engraving, 85% finish and very light patches of discoloration. Engraved iron trigger-guards with matching smooth, steel-gray surfaces and etched bows. Nicely figured, bag-shaped, walnut grips with some minor handling marks, sharp contours and 85% finish. Extensively inlayed with silver wire scrolls of classic Georgian design (99%). In overall fine+ condition. The barrels with good bores, smooth surfaces and a fine patina. The frames with sharp engraving, clear markings and matching surfaces. Very Fine grips without cracks or significant blemishes: retain virtually all of their silver wire. A very nice Pair of Revolutionary War Period English Boxlock "Queen Ann" Pistols, ca. 1775. Overall length, 8". Price: $3,875.00
	A COLONIAL PERIOD QUEEN ANN TURN-OFF PISTOL BY JAMES FREEMAN, ca. 1715: In overall fine original flintlock condition with a smooth and even age patina overall. The round, 5 1/2", cannon-form, turn-off, smoothbore, .61 caliber, iron barrel with a Crown "IF" (James Freeman) maker's mark and two London pre-1740 proof marks. The original flintlock mechanism with rounded gooseneck hammer with a hound's-tooth border engraving and a "James Freeman" signature, for James Paul Freeman of London (w. 1705- 1720 and was known for his silver-mounted breech-loading pistols: please see H. Blackmore, Gunmakers of London 1350-1850, pg. 96). The frizzen-back and frame with matching decoration and smooth surfaces: some very light scattered salt & peppering. Sliding iron trigger-guard: acts as a safety. Embossed silver Mounts include the Grotesque mask butt-cap, the rococo-scroll sideplate and the vacant shield wrist escutcheon. Burl walnut, Queen Ann type grip with a molded bulbous butt and relief carving around the lock, barrel tang and sideplate. In overall fine condition. The barrel with smooth surfaces and some very light pitting and discoloration. The lock/mechanism with all original components, having matching surfaces and clear engraving. Fine walnut grip with some very minor handling marks, 85% original finish and a small period-repaired crack above the sideplate. A very nice example of a Breech-loading Flintlock pistol from the Colonial Period. Made by one of the most prominent London Gunsmiths of the 18th century, James P. Freeman. Overall length, 12". Price: $5,875.00
	A FINE+ FRENCH & INDIAN/REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S HOLSTER PISTOL BY “BROOKE”, ca. 1740: In overall fine+ original flintlock condition. Nicely figured, molded and carved walnut fullstock of classic rococo English form with a long slender grip and fine quality relief carving around the mounts and lock. Embossed and finely engraved, brass mounts: the butt-cap with etched-border side-stirrups and the pommel with a finely detailed embossed grotesque mask. Two (2) barrel-form ramrod pipes, a shield-type wrist escutcheon and a lightly engraved trigger-guard with an acanthus-leaf forward finial; and an etched panel, on its bow. Engraved, openwork sideplate of classic Georgian rococo design. Complete with its original wooden ramrod with its iron jag. Round-to-round, slightly flared, 9 1/4", .63 caliber, smoothbore, iron barrel with two London proof marks: a floral-scroll-engraved baluster-turned breech and matching barrel-tang. Rounded Lockplate of early type with a bridle-less rounded powder-pan: its matching gooseneck hammer and frizzen—- the borders with hound’s-tooth engraving, en suite with the lockplate. Retains its original lock components, both of its sidebolts; and is in mechanically functional order. Clearly engraved, under the powder-pan, with a "BROOKE" signature. Most like likely for the famed Benjamin Brooke of London, UK who was a noted gunsmith working, ca. 1717-1760. (please see H. L. Blackmore: "Gunmakers of London 1350-1850", pg. 61). In overall fine untouched original flintlock condition with a fine touch-hole and powder-pan. The stock retains 90%+ finish with a sharp relief-carved rococo scallop-shell at the barrel tang and pronounced raised teardrops, at the lock and sideplate: some minor handling marks and a tight hairline, at the fore-end tip. The barrel with clear marks and a very pleasing, smooth, light gray age patina. The lock with matching untouched surfaces, 90% finish, clear engraving and is in functional order—strong mainspring & fine timing. Overall length 15 1/2". A classic example of a French & Indian/ Revolutionary War Period Officer's Holster Pistol, ca. 1740. Price: SOLD
A FINE QUALITY TURKISH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, ca. 1840: In In overall very good untouched original flintlock condition. The octagonal-to-round, wire-band-fastened, .67 caliber, smoothbore, 11 1/2", iron barrel with chiseled floral scrolls (lightly worn), a raised sighting rib and an engraved barrel tang, en suite. Etched and engraved Flintlock mechanism with a flat, beveled, banana-form, lockplate with its matching gooseneck hammer and grooved-face frizzen: of very good quality Near Eastern/Ottoman Turkish manufacture with generally sharp, untouched, contours, fine engraving and some light wear: the mechanism is frozen and will not release from the “rest” position. Extensively carved walnut fullstock of typical Ottoman form, having a pronounced bulbous butt and extensive floral/vine scroll relief carving overall. Of classic form, Turkish design, as made with an integrally carved, “false”, wooden ramrod. Finely etched and embossed brass mounts: of very good quality and in emulation of European style. The stirrup type butt-cap with a pronounced pommel and etched and embossed vine and floral scrolls. Matching trigger-guard with acanthus leaf finials and a finely etched bow. Two barrel-form “ramrod pipes”, an embossed rifle type triangular sideplate (both side-bolts replaced) and a pierced and etched wrist escutcheon. In overall very good, untouched, original flintlock condition. The barrel and lock with matching, dark, gunmetal-gray surfaces and some light patches of discoloration, surface oxidation and expected signs of use/wear. Fine quality, dark colored Turkish walnut fullstock with light signs of use, some handling marks and much finish. The hardware with a fine attention to the etched and embossed details and finely toned brass surfaces with a rich “mustard” age-patina. A very nice example of a nice quality Turkish Flintlock Holster Pistol, ca. 1840. Overall length, 18 1/4". Price: $1,100.00
	A VERY GOOD UNTOUCHED WAR OF 1812/NAPOLEANIC WAR PERIOD PATTERN 1802 "LONG" SEA SERVICE PISTOL, ca. 1805: In overall very good, untouched, original flintlock configuration. Round, iron, .56 caliber, smoothbore, 12 1/4" baluster-turned barrel with Board of Ordnance Govt. proof marks at the breech and a Crown acceptance mark on the tang. Regulation Pattern walnut fullstock with an effaced Storekeeper's mark on the right face of the grip -- behind the raised-carved beaver tail apron. The lock of standard P. 1802 design with a flat, thread engraved reinforced hammer and lockplate. The lock-face with an effaced Crown/"GR" and Crown/Broad Arrow govt. ownership mark, beneath the powder-pan: the tail of lock an effaced "TOWER" marking. Full brass, regulation Pattern furniture: the heavy bulbous butt-cap with a screw-fastened finial, the trigger-guard with a raised hazelnut finial, a single barrel-type ramrod pipe and the flat sideplate with tail: Crown marked belt-hook. In overall very good untouched original flintlock condition. The iron surfaces with a smooth, deep russet-brown, age patina with fine surfaces and some isolated patches of light discoloration/pitting. The lock with original components, working period effaced markings and very good mechanics-- the removed Govt. markings, likely indicate this piece was captured; and for fear of British reprisal, the Govt. lock/stock markings were removed. In mechanically functioning order with a strong mainspring. Fine stock with 90% finish, scattered light abrasions, two old paint specks and some minor handling marks. The hardware with choice smooth and untouched brown-mustard surfaces. Working period brass tipped wooden ramrod, en suite. Overall length 19 1/2". A very nice Board Ordnance Pattern 1802 Sea Service Pistol, with evidence of possible American capture/use. Made during the 1812/Napoleanic War period, ca. 1805. Price: $3,750.00
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