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A FINE EARLY COLONIAL-PERIOD QUEEN ANN PISTOL BY HENRY DELANY "LONDINI", ca. 1715: In overall fine+, original flintlock condition. The round to round, cannon-muzzle, iron, .65 caliber, smoothbore, 8" barrel with a wedding-band transition and two early (pre 1740) London Proof marks and a "HD" (Henry Delany) maker's mark on the underside of the breech ("London Gunmakers...", pg. 212). Molded and carved, dark, burl walnut, straight-type grip of Early Queen Ann form, with a bulbous butt and simple relief carved teardrops around the mounts and the scroll-engraved barrel-tang. Early, sidelock Queen Ann lock with a bridled powder-pan and rounded surfaces with thread engraved borders: the hammer and frizzen-back, engraved en suite. Clearly marked, forward of the lock, with a "H. Delany- Londini" signature: Henry Delany of London, UK, w. ca. 1715-1745 and was a noted maker of silver mounted pistols (please see H. L. Blackmore's: "Gunmakers of London", pg. 81). Early, True Queen Ann period, simple silver butt-cap with acanthus leaf engraved border/upper finial, an embossed silver wrist-escutcheon with an engraved Stag Coat of Arms and an engraved openwork silver sideplate, opposite the lock. Of early muzzleloading design and equipped with its original, baluster-turned, iron ramrod pipe and trigger-guard with a fluted bow and forward entry-pipe. In overall fine, original flintlock condition with smooth, clean, steel surfaces, clear markings, a fine signature and sharp engraving: some scattered light patches of fine surface discoloration/pitting. Fine mechanism and frame with crisp mechanics. Sharp engraving, a clear signature and some scattered discoloration/staining on the breech, muzzle and tang. Fine grip with sharp contours, some minor handling marks, tight hairline and 85%+ finish. In mechanically functional order and complete with its iron-tip wooden ramrod. A rare and early Silver Mounted, English, Flintlock Queen Ann Pistol, made by a prominent London gunsmith, during the actual Queen Ann Period, ca. 1715. **Henry Delany is also noted for his partnership with prominent London gunsmith David Wynn, ca. 1720-1740. Overall length, 12 1/2". Price: HOLD
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 FINE SILVER MOUNTED FRENCH & INDIAN/REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD ENGLISH FLINTLOCK OFFICER'S PISTOL, ca. 1750: In overall fine, original flintlock condition. The round, 7 1/2", slightly flared, iron, pin-fastened, smoothbore, .62 caliber, barrel with crisp, early Birmingham, black-powder proof marks and a baluster-turned breech. Molded and carved walnut fullstock of classic Georgian design with raised teardrops around the lock and sideplate mortises. A fine silver wire inlay, rococo scallop shell, at the barrel tang. Embossed and engraved silver & iron mounts of traditional early Georgian form. The iron trigger-guard with a lightly engraved urn-type forward finial and crosshatch etchings, on its bow: some scattered light wear and surface-discoloration. Two faceted and engraved, silver ramrod pipes, a deeply embossed, martial-theme silver sideplate. An embossed and engraved, silver wrist escutcheon with floral borders: the face with an "EXPUGNAVI" over a Triple Tower Coat of Arms (should be researched, as to possible original owner). Silver Grotesque pug's-mask butt-cap with an embossed acanthus leaf rear terminal and a finely detailed mask. Scroll engraved rounded lock with its original matching gooseneck hammer and frizzen. Retains 90% original polish with an illegible "T. PARSONS"? signature. In overall fine original flintlock condition. The barrel with smooth steel surfaces, clear proof marks and a sharp "T.P." maker's mark: some light scattered discoloration and wear. Fine lock with matching steel surfaces, 90% polish, a worn signature, crisp mechanics its original components: strong mainspring. The stock with very light scattered handling marks, 90%+ finish, sharp contours, old repaired hairlines and fine relief carving, at the mounts: retains all of its extensive silver-wire inlay -- at the barrel tang. The hardware with a lightly toned age patina, sharp embossed designs and very light wear and handling: horn-tip wooden ramrod. A fine and example of a Colonial/French & Indian/Revolutionary War Period Silver Mounted English Flintlock Officer's Pistol, ca. 1750. Overall length, 12 3/4". Price: HOLD
A VERY GOOD & SCARCE CASED PAIR OF FLINTLOCK MUFF/POCKET PISTOLS by T. ARCHER, ca. 1790: The pistols, in overall fine condition. Round, cannon-form, smoothbore, turn off, .45 caliber, 2 1/4" barrels: retain 75% bright finish with sharp contours and two early (pre-1813) Birmingham proof-marks. Central Hammer Boxlock mechanism with border-engraved frames, hammers and frizzens. The sides of the frames, with "LONDON" & ""ARCHER" maker's name and address. Thomas Archer of Birmingham, UK, worked between 1775-1818 and had a store at 14 Litchfield Street 1808-18. (please see E. Heer's: "Der Neue Stockel", vol. 1 pg. 27) Nicely figured and simply carved ,"slab" type, walnut grips with sharp contours, 85% finish and a tight metal-to-wood fit. Sliding steel trigger-guard-safeties with lightly engraved bows. In overall very good+ to fine condition: the grips retain 85%+ finish with some scattered light handling marks and sharp contours. The locks/frames with fine "bright" surfaces, without significant wear or discoloration: clearly engraved and some light scattered patches of fine pitting/discoloration. In mechanically functional order with strong mainsprings and fine bores. Overall lengths, 7 3/4". Housed in their original, Baize-lined, Chippendale, Oak Case with brass hinges and lock escutcheon. The interior with its original green baize liner with aged surfaces, some minor staining, small scuffs, abrasions and expected fading. Fine partitions and original accessories: the correct bullet-mold, barrel-key and two compartments for several lead balls, they key to the case's lock and two flints. Also contains its original tinned steel flask of early 19th century form: one side with erosions -- from long-term storage with Powder. In very good+ fine condition with sharp contours and sound partitions: the exterior with some scattered handling marks, abrasions and old repairs/minor damages, at its corners. An original and Rarely seen Cased Pair of Flintlock Muff/Pocket Pistols made by a recorded English gunsmith, ca. 1790. Overall measurements: Case 10 1/2" x 7 1/8 x 1 1/2". Price: SOLD
A FINE & UNTOUCHED EARLY GEORGIAN/FRENCH & INDIAN WAR PERIOD OFFICER'S HOLSTER PISTOL, BY DAVID COLLUMBELL ca. 1720: In overall fine untouched original flintlock condition with a smooth and even brown-gray patina: some scattered light discoloration/pitting. The round, 9", baluster-turned, smoothbore, pin-fastened .65 caliber, iron barrel with two deeply struck, London, pre-1740 proof marks and a lightly engraved barrel-tang. In original flintlock configuration with a scroll and thread-engraved lockplate, a bridle-less powder-pan and a sharp "Collumbell" signature, for David Collumbell of London (w. ca. 1712-1763, please see H. L. Blackmore's: "Gunmakers of London 1350-1850", pg. 73). The frizzen-back with matching border-decorations and untouched surfaces with some light roughness. Full brass mounts include the stirrup-type butt-cap with engraved side-stirrups and an oval pommel-cap, an early engraved “Trade-type” Dragon sideplate with acanthus leaf vine scrolls, an oval wrist escutcheon with an “EH” owner’s initials, two baluster ramrod-pipes and the border-engraved trigger-guard with a acanthus leaf forward finial and "Tudor Rose", on its bow. Fine, molded and carved, walnut Fullstock of classic Early Georgian-Period design, with a strong “Dutch” influence to the raise-carved borders, along the forestock. Molded bulbous butt with relief-carved teardrops around the lock and sideplate mortises: the barrel-tang with a deeply carved beavertail border. In overall fine untouched condition with 85%+ finish, sharp contours and some light scattered handling marks/abrasions. The barrel with generally smooth brown-gray surfaces, some light patches of discoloration/pitting at the breech & touch-hole and clear markings. The lock with matching untouched russet surfaces with a clear signature and very good mechanics. Fine stock with only some minor handling marks and 85%+ finish. Matching mounts with sharp engraving and a rich golden-mustard age-patina: some isolated patches of darkness. Complete with its brass-tip wooden ramrod. Overall a very nice example of an Early Georgian/French & Indian War Period, Flintlock Officer's/Holster Pistol, made by the esteemed London gunsmith, David Collumbell, ca. 1720. Overall length, 15 3/4". Price: SOLD
A VERY GOOD 20TH CENTURY MID-EASTERN "TOURIST" FLINTLOCK PISTOL, ca. 1940: In overall very good untouched "original flintlock" condition. Screw-fastened, round, smoothbore, .67 caliber, 11 5/8", iron barrel with coarsely etched, chiseled and silver-damascened floral scrolls and stars, on its top. Etched and engraved, Tourist-type, 20th century, Flintlock mechanism with a flat and slightly beveled lockplate having coarse silver inlay/damascening, en suite with the barrel. The neck of the hammer and the frizzen-back with a matching decoration and untouched surfaces: in "functional" order with a weak mainspring. Of typical, somewhat rough, tourist quality, ca. 1940 and not a firearm, as the barrel is secured, from its underside, with a wood-screw; which bisects the bore: the touch-hole is not drilled-out. Extensively brass-wire inlayed and white-metal adorned, hardwood fullstock of typical Ottoman influenced form-- having a pronounced bulbous butt, a raised-carved floral spray at the barrel-tang and fore-end, no ramrod provision. Adorned overall with extensive floral/vine scroll wire-inlay. Of Turkish/Near Eastern manufacture, ca. 1940. Coarsely/crudely etched and embossed brass mounts of classical Eastern/Ottoman form: in emulation of 18th century European design. The stirrup type butt-cap with a pronounced pommel and deeply cast/embossed surfaces. Matching trigger-guard with an arrowhead type finial and an cast bow. A coarsely embossed rifle type triangular sideplate and extensive brass wire inlay (some minor loss). In overall very good untouched condition and a classic example of a 20th century Near Eastern Flintlock "Tourist" Pistol, ca. 1940. The barrel and lock with matching, oxidized brown surfaces and some patches of discoloration and pitting/rust. Very good stock with some minor handling marks and 80% finish. The hardware with golden mustard surfaces, some verdigris and evident file-marks-- from crude manufacture. Overall length, 18". Price: $250.00
A FINE PERCUSSION CONVERTED GILT BRONZE MOUNTED GERMAN HOLSTER PISTOL, ca. 1750-1840: In overall fine cleaned condition. Octagonal to round, 12 1/2", pin-fastened, iron, smoothbore, .60 caliber, unsigned barrel with a wedding band transition and lightly engraved gold inlays on the breech-top and around the fore-sight. Retains its brass blade-type foresight; and a smooth silver-gray "patina" with evidence of cleaning and some light patches of discoloration. Molded and carved, nicely figured, walnut fullstock with a pronounced bulbous butt and a cane-type grip: of Germanic design of, ca. 1750. The stock with some scattered light handling marks and simple raised carvings around the lock and sideplate mortises: complete with its horn fore-end cap. Richly Embossed and engraved, Gold Gilded, bronze mounts of classic mid 18th century Germanic design. The openwork vine scroll sideplate with a silver under-plate and finely detailed tendrils. A deeply embossed and chased acanthus leaf finial trigger-guard with a scroll embossed bow. A matching finely etched and deeply embossed butt-cap with a vine scroll motif and long side-stirrups: finely detailed grotesque mask pommel. Two barrel-form ramrod pipes, the rear with an engraved finial. Percussion converted (bolster conversion, ca. 1840s) banana-form, lock with a scroll engraved flat lockplate, a rounded percussion bolster with its original nipple and a flat percussion hammer, en suite with the lockplate. Smooth, steel surfaces with sharp and deep Germanic engraving: good mechanics. In overall fine and cleaned condition. The barrel with smooth surfaces and a nicely decorated breech. The lock with matching surfaces, 90% polish and sharp chiseling. Fine mounts with sharp engraving and 95% Gold Gilt finish. Very good stock with 95%+ refinish, sharp contours, fine raised carvings and some scattered light handling marks: original? horn-tip wooden ramrod. A very nice example of a Percussion Converted German Flintlock Holster Pistol with finely Embossed Gilt Mounts, ca. 1750s/1840s. Overall length, 19 1/2". Price: $875.00
A FINE+ PAIR OF EARLY COLONIAL PERIOD (WILLIAM & MARY PERIOD) ENGLISH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS, BY "H.F" (Henry Fell?), ca. 1680: In overall fine+ original flintlock condition. The sculpted/faceted and raised breech, round, 12 3/4", cannon-form, smoothbore, .63 caliber, steel barrels with early Strawberry leaf engraved breeches and tangs: the tops with "H. F." signatures/initials, within a Shield; and the tangs and sides with London Crown/"V" proof marks (please see Stockel, vol. 3 No. 8634 & 8646). Early bridle-less flintlock mechanisms with thread engraved borders, matching gooseneck hammers and 17th century type strawberry-vine accents. The frizzen-backs and lockplates with smooth matching surfaces and 50%+ polish. Finely sculpted, 17th century-type, full steel mounts: Stirrup-type butt-caps with nicely turned pommels and long embossed side-stirrups. Finely detailed, classic 17th century etched and chiseled openwork Serpent-type sideplate of classic English form. The trigger-guards with sculpted and nicely detailed acanthus leaf finials and deeply fluted bows, of typical 17th century design. Two (2) baluster-turned ramrod-pipes and matching iron-tip wooden ramrods. Fine molded and raised carved ebonized-walnut, fullstocks with bulbous butt-caps and relief carving around the locks, barrel tangs and the sideplates: raised vine carvings at the forestock and the ramrod entries. In overall fine+ original flintlock condition. The barrels with smooth, choice surfaces, clear markings, sharp contours, fine bores and some light patches of discoloration. The lock/mechanisms with all original components, fine mechanisms/workings and matching smooth surfaces with much finish. Fine, early type Ebonized-walnut fullstocks with 85%+ finish, sharp contours and some minor hairlines, handling marks and expected abrasions. A very nice and fine quality Pair of 17th Century English Flintlock Holster Pistols, most likely made by Henry Fell of London, UK, ca. 1680. Overall length, 20". Price: $10,750.00
AN UNTOUCHED TURKISH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, ca. 1780-1820: In overall good+ untouched original flintlock condition. The octagonal to round, pin and band fastened, .57 caliber, smoothbore, 8 1/2", iron barrel with deeply etched and gold damascened (worn) Islamic Koranic verses and vine floral scrolls: the muzzle with a slight flare; and a replaced tang screw. Flintlock mechanism with a flat beveled lockplate, its original matching hammer and frizzen: of European manufacture -- for Eastern export with a strong French/Germanic influence to its design. Retains untouched dark steel surfaces with a strong mainspring: slightly out of timing, as the sear will not always release from the "full-cocked" position. Molded and carved walnut fullstock of classic Ottoman Turkish form: having a pronounced bulbous butt and a fine grain pattern: various hairlines, minor losses, handling marks, shrinkage and chipping; missing its fore-end cap with obvious signs of handling and hard use. Of Ottoman make with a strong Western influence of design, as made for a full-length, removable ramrod: missing. Deeply engraved and gold damascened (worn) sideplate, en suite with the barrel. The brass stirrup type butt-cap with a pronounced pommel and lightly engraved borders (loose). An iron trigger-guard with a long rear finial, an embossed bow and a (missing) urn forward finial. A single barrel-form ramrod pipe with a pointed rear finial: a missing diamond-form wrist escutcheon. In overall good+ untouched original flintlock condition with dark original surfaces. The barrel and lock with matching brown/gray surfaces and some light patches of discoloration and pitting: the barrel with some scattered discoloration/fine pitting and the noted wear to the gold-wash. Fair to good stock with various handling marks, shrinkage, signs of age/use, old age-cracks, 70%+ finish and several filled and nailed repairs. Good hardware with simply etched and embossed details: some wear. A nice untouched example of an Ottoman Turkish Flintlock pistol, ca. 1780-1820. Overall length, 15". For similar examples, please see G. C. Stone's: "A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms & Armor", pg. 506. Price: $700.00
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 QUALITY REPRODUCTION PATTERN 1802 SEA SERVICE PISTOL ca. "1805": In overall very fine condition. The "regulation pattern", 12", smoothbore, pin-fastened, round, .55 caliber, iron barrel with baluster-ringed breech and two simulated George III period Board of Ordnance proof marks. Molded and carved walnut (American?) fullstock of slightly stylized regulation P. 1802 Sea Service Pistol design with the pronounced raised-carved teardrops around the lock and sideplate and a sculpted and depressed apron around the barrel tang. Regulation-type (Land & Sea Pattern) brass hardware with smooth surfaces having a pleasing, lightly toned, mustard, patina overall. The trigger-guard with a raised hazelnut finial of Land-type configuration, a single barrel-shaped ramrod pipe, a flat Sea Service sideplate with a tail and piercing for its iron Belt-Hook. The butt-cap with short side-stirrups and a simple screw pommel. The lock of "Pattern 1802" configuration with a bridled powder-pan and a double-throat hammer: the edges of the lockplate with a thread-engraved border. The frizzen spring with pointed finial. Clear Crown "GR" and Crown/Broad Arrow "Board of Ordnance acceptance mark under the powder pan; and the tail of the lock with a matching "TOWER". In overall very fine condition and a High quality reproduction Flintlock Pistol with a handcrafted stock and engraved mechanism: a fine "patina". The lock with smooth, surfaces, sharp engraving and markings: in functional order. Matching Barrel with smooth, lightly toned "patina" and a very fine bore and touch-hole. Very fine stock with some minor light handling marks, spurious B.O/Broard Arrow and acceptance marks, a very fine artificial age-patina and 95% finish. Brass-tip wooden ramrod with "GR" marking. A very fine and deceivingly accurate, Modern Made (20th century) Reproduction, of an Ordnance Pattern 1802 Sea Service Pistol of the War of 1812/Napoleanic War Period. Price: SOLD
A VERY GOOD+ REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD FRENCH MODEL 1763/66 FLINTLOCK PISTOL, ca. 1770s: In overall very good+ original flintlock condition. The Regulation, round, smoothbore, iron, band-fastened, .72 caliber, 9 1/2" barrel with a visible "I" Arsenal marking and a smooth gray patina with some scattered light discoloration: fine touch-hole. Regulation Pattern walnut fullstock with very good surfaces, sharp contours and 85% finish: some scattered handling marks/abrasions and minor repairs. Very good+, Model 1763/66, brass furniture: a convex "S" shaped sideplate, the trigger-guard with long teardrop finials, a screw-fastened rounded butt-cap with a short rear finial and the double-strap barrel-band with its original retaining spring: all mounts marked with a "H" French inspector's mark. In original flintlock configuration: regulation Model 1763/66 lock. Flat lockplate with a stepped tail, a bridled, faceted iron powder-pan and its original, flat, reinforced hammer. In mechanically functional order with its original components and smooth steel-gray surfaces, en suite with the barrel. Retains a fine gray patina with some scattered light discoloration: marked with a clear "M... de/Maubeuge" and an "B" Arsenal marking. In original flintlock condition with its original frizzen, screws and springs. A nice example of a Revolutionary War Period French Model 1763/66 Flintlock Pistol. Complete with its original, iron, button-head ramrod. Overall length, 16". For a similar example, please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution", pg. 253. Price: $3,975.00
A VERY NICE QUALITY RIFLED-BARREL GERMAN or FRENCH TRAVELLING/OFFICER'S PISTOL, ca. 1770: Lightly chiseled, Cannon type, octagonal to round, .50 caliber, Rifled, pin-fastened, iron, 6 1/2" barrel with a baluster turned barrel-transition. In original flintlock configuration with a scroll engraved, unsigned, flat lockplate; its original matching gooseneck hammer and frizzen; and fine mechanics: adorned with chiseled scrolls and made with a bridle-less powder-pan. Molded and carved walnut fullstock of classic Germanic design with a cane-type grip and rococo-type raised carving, at the barrel tang and raised teardrops, around the lock and mounts. Lightly engraved and embossed brass furniture: the rifle type sideplate with a line-engraved border and a central scroll, two baluster-turned brass ramrod pipes, a teardrop-shaped butt-cap finial with a rear spur; and the trigger-guard with an embossed trefoil finial and a simply etched bow. In fine condition. The barrel with sharp contours, fine turnings, some scattered light pitting and evidence of light cleaning. Matching lock with 90% polish and sharp engraving. Fine stock with sharp carving, 90% finish and a repair/hairline at the base of the butt. Overall length 11 1/2". Original horn-tip wooden ramrod. A fine quality and attractive example of a Rifled Barrel German, French or possibly Swiss Flintlock Pistol, ca. 1770. Price: HOLD
A VERY FINE QUALITY & RARE MID 18th CENTURY MADRID-TYPE (SPANISH) FLINTLOCK/MIQUELET CAVALRY OFFICER'S HOLSTER PISTOL, by PEDRO ESTEVA, ca. 1740s: In overall fine original flintlock condition. Nicely figured, molded and carved, French-influenced, walnut fullstock of classic rococo form with relief and incised carvings around the mounts and lock. French style floral embossed and engraved bronze mounts: the butt-cap with finely engraved side-stirrups, etched, en suite with the trigger-guard-bow and a faceted pommel-cap. Two baluster-turned bronze ramrod pipes, an openwork and engraved brass sideplate with pierced vine-scroll motif; and a pin-fastened shield wrist escutcheon with worn engraved surfaces. The trigger-guard with a French-type, engraved, floral, forward finial and an engraved bow. Complete with its original wooden ramrod with brass tip. Very fine quality, 12 1/4", .65 caliber, octagonal to round, smoothbore, pin-fastened, swamped, iron barrel with an etched wedding-band transition and several deeply sunken, gold-inlayed "PEDRO ESTEVA" Spanish maker's mark, on the breech (Stockel No. 328). Pedro Esteva was a noted Barcelona (SP) Gunsmith/Barrel-maker, who worked, ca. 1714-1750 and made arms for the King (please see "Der Neue Stockel", vol. 1, pg. 347-348). Also, marked with a city of Barcelona "Control" marking of ca. 1735-1760 (please see "Der Neue Stockel", vol. 3, pg. 1528, No. 329) and adorned with gold inlayed flowers with a border-engraved barrel-tang. Fine Spanish, "Madrid-type" Flintlock/"Miquelet" mechanism with a sculpted flat lockplate, light border engraving and its matching gooseneck hammer with its original ring-type jaw-screw. Retains its original components with a strong internal mainspring, a typical Spanish-type frizzen with fluted/grooved face. Marked, under the bridle-less powder-pan with a "CASAS" marking. Fine steel surfaces with sharp contours, much bright finish and some light scattered patches of discoloration. The stock with 85%+ finish, sharp contours, fine carvings, some period repairs at the lock and fore-stock, old tight hairlines and scattered light handling marks. The barrel with clear maker's marks and a smooth steel-gray patina with much polish, a fine touch-hole and some isolated discoloration: matching lock. Overall length 19 1/4". A very nice example of a Very Rare Madrid-type Spanish Miquelet/Flintlock Holster Pistol, by the noted maker "Pedro A. Esteva", ca. 1740. ***The type of Pistol often carried by Spanish Officer's serving in the New World. (For a similar example, please see Sindney B. Brinckerhoff's: "Spanish Military Weapons in Colonial America 1700-1821" & Claude Blair's: "European & American Arms c. 1100-1850", plt. 432). Price: $5,175.00
A FINE REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD BRASS BARREL BLUNDERBUSS PISTOL BY ADAMS, ca. 1770s: In overall fine+ lightly cleaned condition with a smooth steel lock and fine brass surfaces to the barrel and mounts. Widely Flared, 8 1/4", brass, trumpet-form barrel with a baluster turned, scroll engraved breech and a plain iron tang: the top with a visible Tower London proof mark of, ca. 1770s. Scroll engraved, rounded, lock with matching gooseneck hammer and a clear "ADAMS" maker's signature, under the bridle-less powder-pan. The signature most likely for Joseph or John Adams of London, UK, who worked during the 1760s-1770s (please see H. L. Blackmore's: "Gunmaker's of London..." pg. 39). Retains all of its original lock components with a crisp mechanism and much polish. Molded and carved, figured walnut fullstock of classic robust blunderbuss design. Retains 90% finish with very fine, sharp contours and light scattered handling marks/abrasions. Lightly engraved brass mounts: a screw-retained butt-cap with lightly engraved terminals, two (2) barrel-form ramrod pipes, the trigger-guard with a lightly etched and embossed floral finial and a starburst-engraved bow. Openwork sideplate with its original sidebolts and lightly etched surfaces. Retains its original wooden ramrod with brass tip and iron worm. In overall fine+ condition. The barrel with smooth brass surfaces, sharp contours, visible markings and some wear to the engraving. Fine stock with simply carved teardrops at the lock and sideplate and a raised shell-type apron, around the barrel tang. The mounts with matching smooth brass surfaces and some wear to the engraving. Fine lock with a strong mainspring, its original components, a good signature and clean steel-gray surfaces. A very well preserved example of an American Revolutionary War Period English Flintlock Blunderbuss Officer's Pistol, ca. 1770s. Overall length, 16". Price: $6,000.00
A VERY FINE ENGLISH BRASS BARREL BLUNDERBUSS PISTOL, by H. OLIVER, ca. 1780s: In overall very fine condition with smooth steel-gray lock surfaces and very fine brass barrel and mounts. Cannon-form, 7 1/2", .65 caliber, brass, blunderbuss barrel with a stepped and a martial-theme engraved breech: floral engraved iron barrel-tang. Flat thread-engraved lock with its original gooseneck hammer, 90% original polish and a clear "OLIVER" maker's signature under the bridled powder-pan. H. Oliver of Maidstone, UK, is recorded working in 1780 (please see Ian Glendenning's: "British Pistols & Guns 1640-1840", pg. 184). Retains all of its original lock components with a very good mechanism and much of its original polish. Molded and simply carved, walnut fullstock of typical robust blunderbuss design. Retains 90%+ of its original finish with very fine, sharp contours and light scattered handling marks: a minor chip at the top edge of the lock mortise. Embossed and engraved brass mounts: two plain (2) side bolt washers, two (2) baluster turned ramrod pipes (the entry-pipe with an engraved finial) and an acorn finial trigger-guard with embossed and engraved decorations: an etched "Tudor Rose" on the bow. Old plain wooden ramrod with turned button tip. A very well preserved example of an English Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistol made by a recorded maker, ca. 1780s. Price: $4,250.00
A VERY GOOD+ UNTOUCHED NAPOLEANIC WAR PERIOD FRENCH MODEL AN XIII FLINTLOCK PISTOL, Dtd. 1813: In overall net very good+ untouched original flintlock condition. Fine, regulation, round, smoothbore, iron, band-fastened, .69 caliber, 8" barrel with a visible, oval, French proof mark and an untouched, silver-gray, age patina: the top of the breech with an 1813 date of manufacture. Regulation walnut ¾ stock with fine untouched surfaces, sharp contours and 75% finish: some minor scattered handling marks, various tight age cracks and minor abrasions. Marked behind the sideplate with an 1813 dated, circular, Imperial French cartouche. Model AN XIII, regulation pattern, brass & iron furniture. A raised, brass, "S" shaped sideplate, a single brass barrel band (with an integral sideplate-connection arm), the two-piece trigger-guard with a brass bow and iron base; and the rounded "skull-crusher" butt-cap with a short rear finial and its iron reinforced grip-strap. All the exterior surfaces of the mounts with matching Crown/T inspector's marks. An additional "I*B" marking on the sideplate and a "P", on the inner bow of the trigger-guard. In original flintlock configuration with its original lock components: missing the top jaw and a broken jaw-screw. Regulation Model AN IX/XIII lock with a rounded lockplate, a reinforced hammer and a removable brass powder-pan. Some scattered light discoloration and untouched surfaces with latent polish and very clear Charleville Arsenal markings: strong mechanics. In overall (net) very good+ original flintlock condition. Sharp contours and fine, untouched, steel surfaces with only some scattered discoloration. Fine lock with very clear markings, latent polish and noted missing top jaw and screw. The hardware with smooth, even, lightly toned, untouched surfaces. Fine stock with some minor blemishes: sharp contours and much original finish. Associated Iron trumpet-head ramrod. Overall length, 14 1/2". A very nice Napoleanic War Period French Model AN XII Pistol, dtd. 1813. For another example and more details, please see Udo Lander's: "Franzosische Ordonnanzpistolen 1733-1870", pg. 44. Price: $1,950.00
A VERY GOOD GREEK/MACEDONIAN BRASS STOCK MIQUELET BALL-BUTT PISTOL, ca. 1810s: In overall very good original flintlock condition. The octagonal to round, slightly flared, .65 caliber, smoothbore, 11 1/8", iron barrel with a finely scroll-engraved breech: the side and top flats with shield-type maker's/proof marks. Original Miquelet lock with its original lock components, namely the lightly engraved hammer with its pierced jaw-screw of classic Greek/Mediterranian form, the matching bridled powder-pan and the grooved face frizzen: out of timing/frozen. Retains its original lock components with an untouched, steel-gray patina and some wear, discoloration and light pitting. Traditional Greek/Macedonian type, Brass fullstock with extensively etched and engraved surfaces. Of classic Greek design with a rounded "ball" type pommel/butt and a scroll engraving, overall. Retains its original screw-fastened steel trigger-guard with a rounded forward finial and bow. Of very good quality construction; and extensively chiseled, etched & adorned with floral and vine scrolls. In overall very good untouched condition. The barrel, lock and trigger-guard with matching, generally smooth, gunmetal-gray surfaces. Some light patches of discoloration, fine pitting and expected wear--from use. Very good stock with some scattered handling marks, minor dents and small patches of verdigris: retains an untouched, lightly toned mustard age patina with some dark highlights: iron wire-type ramrod. A very nice example of a distinctively Greek-type Miquelet Pistol, of ca. 1810s. Overall length, 18 1/2". Price: $1,175.00
A FINE QUALITY SILVER MOUNTED TURKISH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, ca. 1780-1820: In overall very good+ untouched original flintlock condition. The round, pin-fastened, .65 caliber, smoothbore, 12", iron barrel with lightly etched floral scrolls (worn), an embossed muzzle-band and a raised sighting rib-- on the top of the breech. Flintlock mechanism with a flat beveled lockplate, its matching hammer and grooved-face frizzen: of provincial Near Eastern manufacture with a strong French/Germanic influence to its design. Retains untouched dark steel surfaces with a replaced hammer retaining-screw and a strong mainspring: slightly out of timing, as the sear will not always release from the "full-cocked" position. Molded and carved burlwood (Burl Elm?) fullstock of classic Ottoman Turkish form: having a pronounced bulbous butt and a very fine Tiger-Striped grain pattern: some tight hairlines, minor losses, handling marks and expected shrinkage. Of Ottoman make with a strong Western influence of design, as made for a full-length, removable ramrod: missing. Lightly engraved (worn) and embossed silver mounts: The stirrup type butt-cap with a pronounced floral-form pommel and embossed ribbon borders. Matching silver trigger-guard with acanthus leaf finials and an embossed bow. A single baluster-tuned ramrod pipe with an embossed rear finial, en suite with the trigger-guard. Rococo type, floral scroll, silver sideplate and a shield type silver wrist escutcheon. In overall very good+ untouched original flintlock condition with smooth dark surfaces. The barrel and lock with matching gunmetal gray surfaces and some light patches of discoloration and pitting: the barrel with some scattered discoloration/fine pitting and the noted wear to the engraving. Fine stock with some minor handling marks, shrinkage, signs of age/use, a tight and old age-crack in the ramrod channel: 80%+ finish. Very good+ silver hardware with simply etched and embossed details: some wear. A very nice example of a fine quality Ottoman Turkish Flintlock pistol, ca. 1780-1820. Overall length, 19". For similar examples, please see G. C. Stone's: "A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms & Armor", pg. 506. Price: SOLD
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 FINE & HIGH QUALITY EMPIRE PERIOD FRENCH FLINTLOCK MUFF PISTOL, ca. 1810s: In overall very fine untouched condition and of high quality make. The 1", octagonal, .50 caliber, turn-off, steel barrel with smooth gray surfaces, distinct micro-groove rifling and a Liege proof mark, on the left side of the breech: additionally marked with a ":" assembly marking and with a "2" (on of a pair). Color-casehardened, central hammer, boxlock mechanism with its original hammer, sliding rear safety and matching frizzen. The edges of the frame with crisply etched scrolls and the screw-heads are engraved, en suite. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and flush-fitting "pop-out" trigger. Both sides of the frame with smooth casehardened finish (90%) and finely relief-engraved oval vignettes depicting a Rooster and Hare, atop a grassy mount. The engraving of very fine quality and of the style associated with the famed Nicholas Noel Boutet: a sharp attention to detail and crisp oval borders with denticulated rims and relief-chiseled central panels. Nicely figured, relief and incised carved, checkered, bag-shaped, burl-walnut grip with a rounded profile of classic French Empire-period design. Fine+ grip with nicely carved floral motifs, at the frames, some minor handling marks, light compressions and 90%+ finish: sharp contours. A very fine example of an Empire Period French Flintlock Muff Pistol, ca. 1810s. Complete and functional order with strong springs and smooth surfaces without pitting or significant discoloration. Overall length, 6". Price: $1,675.00
A FINE & UNTOUCHED SMALL SIZED COLONIAL/REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD QUEEN ANN TURNOFF PISTOL, by STATON, ca. 1760s:: In untouched, fine+ original flintlock condition. Cannon form, turnoff, .48 caliber, smoothbore, 3 1/2" barrel with an engraved iron tang, a "LONDON" address and two early London proof marks. Fine, walnut, half stock of classic Georgian design, having a well pronouned lobe pommel and simple raised carvings around the lock and sideplate mortises. In fine untouched condition with sharp contours, smooth surfaces, some minor handling marks, light wear and 75% original finish. Lightly engraved brass mounts: rear spur buttcap with a turned pommel, a vacant silver wrist escutcheon with a scallop-shell finial, scroll sideplate of Georgian design and the trigger-guard with an engraved "Starburst" on the bow. In original flintlock configuration with all original lock components. The rounded Lockplate with thread border engraving, a "T. Staton" maker's signature under the bridle-less powder-pan, a scroll engraved tail and a gooseneck hammer, en suite with the lockplate and frizzen-back. Thomas Staton of London, UK worked 1768-1785 and was a gunmaker to the East India Co. and the Hudson Bay Co. In untouched, fine, original flintlock condition. The barrel and hardware with smooth lightly-toned surfaces, sharp engraving and an untouched age-patina. Complete throughout and in functional order. A well made, untouched Revolutionary War Period Queen Ann type breech-loading Flintlock Travelling Pistol. Made by the English gunsmith Thomas Stanton of London, UK (please see H. L. Blackmore's: "Gunmakers of London 1350-1850", pg.. Overall length 8". Price: $2,875.00
A VERY GOOD TURKISH FLINTLOCK "BLUNDERBUSS" PISTOL, ca. 1840: In overall very good+ untouched original flintlock condition. Screw-fastened, Dramatically flared, blunderbuss-type, Turkish-made, octagonal, smoothbore, .57 caliber, 11 1/2", iron barrel. The breech-top with somewhat coarsely etched, chiseled and silver damascened geometric designs. Etched and scroll-engraved Western-manufactured (for Eastern Market) Flintlock mechanism with a flat lockplate, a matching reinforced hammer, a bridled frizzen and a faceted frizzen-back. Of typical, somewhat rough, "Trade" quality with a slightly crude and robust appearance. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and very good timing: retains both its original sidebolts. Molded and simply carved hardwood halfstock of typical mid-19th century Ottoman form -- having slightly rough contours and a cane-type grip. Etched and engraved brass and steel mounts of typical Eastern/Ottoman design. The nail-fastened, sheet-brass?, butt-cap (missing), an etched and engraved steel trigger-guard with an urn type finial and an engraved bow: missing two of its retaining-pins. Two (2), sheet-brass, teardrop, sidebolt escutcheons and a pin-fastened and engraved sheet-brass fore-end cap. The underside of the barrel with an engraved steel and brass under-rib, for the (missing) iron ramrod. In overall very good untouched condition and a classic example of an Ottoman Turkish Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistol, ca. 1840. The barrel and lock with matching, smooth gray surfaces and some light patches of discoloration and wear. Very good stock with some scattered handling marks, minor shrinkage and 80% finish. The hardware with smooth untouched surfaces, some losses and damages. Overall length, 18". Price: $975.00
A VERY GOOD PAIR/BRACE OF LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY MID-EASTERN FLINTLOCK "DRESS" PISTOLS, ca. 1880-1920: In overall very good untouched original flintlock condition. Recycled, earlier, European, octagonal to round & round-to-round, smoothbore, .65 & .58 caliber, 8 1/2" & 8 5/8", iron barrels: one with light scroll engraving and both with "European" cartouche-type maker's/proof marks. In original flintlock configuration and fitted with similar, fully functioning, Flintlock mechanisms. Flat lockplates with matching, coarsely engraved, gooseneck hammers; frizzen springs; and one lock with a bridled powder-pan and scroll engraving. In mechanically functional order with fine mainsprings and both with grooved-face frizzens, of typical Near Eastern style. Wire inlayed, molded and simply carved hardwood fullstocks of typical Ottoman influenced form -- having pronounced bulbous butts and no ramrod provisions. Adorned overall with "silver"/whitemetal wire-inlays; and of Turkish/Near Eastern manufacture, ca. 1880-1920. Both pistols with somewhat coarsely/crudely etched and embossed brass mounts of classical Eastern/Ottoman form: in emulation of 18th century European design. The stirrup type butt-caps with pronounced pommels and deeply cast, embossed and chased surfaces. Nail-fastened, plain, brass trigger-guards with simple floral type forward finials and border-engraved bows. Flat open-scroll type brass sideplates with matching untouched surfaces and fitted for single-sidebolts. In overall very good+ untouched condition with generally smooth, brown-gray gunmetal surfaces and mustard-toned mounts. Fine stocks with light handling marks, 80%+ finish and sharp contours. A classic example of a Brace/Pair of 19th/20th century Near Eastern Flintlock "Dress" Pistols, ca. 1880-1920. The barrels and lock with matching, oxidized brown-toned surfaces and some patches of discoloration and pitting/rust: one lock of better quality make, with a bridled pan, a finer attention to detail with engraved lockplate surfaces. The stocks with some minor handling marks and 80%+ finish. Very good hardware with mustard-toned surfaces, some patches verdigris and evident file-marks -- from crude manufacture. A brace/pair of Near Eastern Dress Pistols with various minor differences in their butt-caps, mechanisms and stock adornment. Overall length, 15 1/2" & 15 3/4". Price: SOLD
A VERY GOOD+ EARLY PRUSSIAN/GERMAN FLINTLOCK MILITARY-GRADE HOLSTER/HORSE PISTOL, ca. 1730: In overall very good+ original flintlock condition. The round, smoothbore, iron, pin-fastened, .70 caliber, 13 3/4", sighted barrel with a generally smooth, lightly cleaned, gray age-patina with some scattered light discoloration. Simply molded and carved walnut fullstock with sharp contours, some repairs (at the wrist & fore-end) and 70% finish: some scattered handling marks and general signs of usage. Plain, Regulation (Prussian Model 1742 type) Brass furniture: a classic Germanic sideplate with a downward tail, the trigger-guard with simple flat finials and old solder-marks, a stirrup-type butt-cap with a rounded pommel-cap; and two flared-mouth ramrod pipes. In original flintlock configuration with a rounded banana-form lockplate, a bridle-less, rounded iron powder-pan and its original, matching, gooseneck hammer: marked behind the frizzen spring with a "IM"? German maker's mark (please see Stockel, vol. 2). In mechanically functional order with its original components and smooth steel-gray surfaces, en suite with the barrel. Retains a lightly cleaned gunmetal gray age patina with some scattered light discoloration/pitting. In original flintlock condition and a nice example of a classic Early German Flintlock Military Grade Holster/Horse Pistol, ca. 1730. Original? Swelled tip iron ramrod. Overall length, 21 1/2". For a similar example, please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution". Price: $2,350.00
	A GOOD BALKAN (ALBANIAN) BRASS STOCK MIQUELET RATTAIL PISTOL, ca. 1810s: In overall good+ original flintlock condition. The round, .65 caliber, smoothbore, 12 1/4", iron barrel with an integral raised sighting rib and an engraved simulated European signature, on the top of the breech. Original Miquelet lock with an oval maker's mark, under the powder-pan: out of timing, as the trigger will not release the toe of the hammer. Retains its original lock components with an untouched, chocolate brown patina and some light wear (missing rear sidebolt). Traditional, Albanian, Brass Rattail fullstock with etched and engraved surfaces and a long rattail pommel with pointed finial. Retains its original engraved steel trigger-guard with embossed arrowhead forward finial. Of good quality construction and extensively etched & embossed with floral and vine scrolls: several, old, lead filled repairs. In overall 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. Good stock with signs of use, scattered handling marks and the noted lead filled repairs. Retains an untouched, lightly toned mustard age patina with dark highlights. A very nice example of these distinct Albanian Pistols, ca. 1810s, for similar examples, please see G. C. Stone's: "Construction & Decoration of Arms". Overall length, 20 1/4". Price: $675.00
	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 & UNTOUCHED FRENCH & INDIAN/AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD SILVER MOUNTED QUEEN ANN OFFICER'S PISTOL, by HICKMAN, ca. 1750s: In overall fine+, untouched, original flintlock condition. Cannon form, turnoff, .62 caliber, smoothbore, 7 1/4" baluster-turned, iron barrel with a scroll-engraved iron tang, a Crown/IH maker's mark and two early London Gunmaker Co. proof marks. Fine, walnut, half stock of classic Georgian design, having a well pronounced lobe-type pommel and simple raised carvings around the lock and sideplate mortises. In fine+ untouched condition with sharp contours, smooth surfaces, some minor handling marks, light wear and 75%+ original finish. Lightly engraved Full Silver mounts: The screw-fastened butt-cap with an etched and floral engraved pommel. A vacant shield wrist escutcheon with a scallop-shell finial. An openwork floral-ribbon sideplate of Georgian design and a silver trigger-guard with an engraved "Barley-whirl" on its bow. In original flintlock configuration with all of its original lock components. The rounded Lockplate with a hound's-tooth border engraving, a clear "HICKMAN" maker's signature under the bridle-less powder-pan: a scroll engraved tail and its matching gooseneck hammer, en suite with the lockplate and frizzen-back. In untouched original flintlock condition. The barrel and lock with smooth lightly toned gunmetal surfaces, sharp engraving and an untouched age-patina. Complete throughout and in functional order. A nice example of a Silver Mounted French & Indian/Revolutionary War Period Silver Mounted Queen Ann type breech-loading Officer's Pistol. Overall length 12". Price: $3,275.00
A FINE 18TH CENTURY FRENCH/GERMAN FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, ca. 1730s: In overall fine original flintlock condition with a nicely carved walnut fullstock and full engraved-steel mounts (some minor damage). The barrel and lock with deeply chiseled and contoured engraved steel surfaces, en suite with mounts. Swamped, pin-fastened, smoothbore, .65 caliber, 14", octagonal to round, iron barrel with a baluster-turned chiseled breech and an integral raised sighting-rib with its original dovetailed brass fore-sight. Retains a fine touch hole with very little evidence of use and sharp contours: fine bore with some light wear and discoloration/pitting. Molded and carved, walnut fullstock with raised moldings around the mounts and lock and incised lines, along the forestock. Of classic early to mid 18th century "French" form with an elongated grip and a pronounced bulbous butt. Retains 90%+ finish with some light handling marks and an old filled crack, at the underside of the fore-stock-- forward of the trigger-guard. Nicely engraved, full sidelock, flintlock Mechanism with a faceted flat lockplate and its matching, gooseneck hammer: of early French design with a banana-form lockplate, engraved borders, a stepped and chiseled tail and a bridle-less powder-pan. In crisp mechanically functional order with smooth surfaces, 90% original polish, its original components and a strong mainspring: the head of the jaw-screw broken. Fine quality, deeply chiseled and engraved Steel mounts. The trigger-guard with a fluer di lis forward finial and a sculpted and faceted bow. The Stirrup-type butt-cap with line-engraved side-panels and a faceted pommel. Sculpted and chiseled, vine-scroll sideplate with deeply etched and chased borders and floral-vine finials (the tip of the front finial an old replacement). Two faceted and baluster-turned ramrod pipes and an embossed and engraved shield-type wrist escutcheon. Complete with its original? plain, wooden ramrod with a simple iron tip. In overall fine original flintlock condition with smooth steel surfaces having 90% bright finish. The lock and mounts with matching sharp contours. Fine stock with the noted old crack/repair to the forestock; and a distinct burl grain pattern, very fine contours, sharp carvings and very light handling marks. Overall a very fine quality example of a French & Indian War Period French/German Large Size Flintlock Holster Pistol, ca. 1730s. Length, 22". Price: $2,775.00
	A FINE NAPOLEANIC WAR PERIOD ENGLISH BOXLOCK FLINTLOCK BRASS BARREL BLUNDERBUSS PISTOL, ca. 1790s: In overall fine, original flintlock condition. Round, 5 1/2", smoothbore, brass, .55 caliber barrel with a flared cannon-ring muzzle and two London Gunmaker Company proof marks, on the underside of the breech. Brass boxlock flintlock mechanism with an engraved, top-mounted, sliding safety and a hound's-tooth-engraved central hammer and frizzen. Retains its original lock components and in mechanically fine condition with a strong mainspring and frizzen spring: functional sliding safety. The sides of the frame with matching borders, finely engraved stands of arms and a "THOMAS" maker's signature probably for John Thomas II of London, UK who was "free of the Gunmaker's Co., by redemtion, 1802". (Please see H. L. Blackmore's: "Gunmakers of London..." pg. 189). Clean, smooth, steel gray surfaces with sharp engraving, 85% polish and only very light patches of discoloration. Lightly engraved iron trigger-guard with lightly cleaned, smooth, steel-gray surfaces with an engraved "Tudor Rose": some scattered light pitting. Flat, walnut, bag-shaped grips with a tight metal-to-wood fit at the frame. Very Fine with only some minor handling marks, sharp contours and 95% original varnish. In overall fine condition. The barrel with a clean bore, smooth surfaces and a fine brass patina. The frame with sharp engraving, clear markings and matching surfaces. Very Fine grips without cracks or significant blemishes. A very nice example of a Napoleanic War Period English Boxlock Blunderbuss Pistol, ca. 1800. Overall length, 11". Price: $2,975.00
	A FINE+ NAPOLEANIC WAR PERIOD FRENCH MODEL AN 9 GENDARMERIE PISTOL, Dtd. 1812: In overall fine+ original flintlock condition. The Regulation, round, smoothbore, iron, band-fastened, .54 caliber, 5 1/8" barrel with a (18)12 year mark and a smooth, silver-gray age patina with highlights of its original polish: the tang with a cursive "M. an 9" marking. The regulation walnut fullstock with a birds head grip and sharp contours: retains 90% finish with some minor scattered handling marks and light signs of use: smooth surfaces a minor chip at the butt-cap and various inspector's marks. Regulation, Model AN 9 iron furniture: raised "S" shaped sideplate marked with an inspector's mark, a double-strap iron barrel band (with its original spring retainer). The trigger-guard with long teardrop finials and the screw-fastened rounded butt-cap with a rear finial. In original flintlock configuration with all of its original components, throughout. The "Manu. Maubeuge", Arsenal marked, regulation, Model AN 9 lock with a rounded lockplate and matching reinforced hammer: removable brass powder-pan. Strong mechanics with sharp markings and light evidence of wear. In overall fine+ original flintlock condition with a fine stock, sharp contours, clean metal surfaces and its original iron button-head ramrod. Overall length, 9 1/2". A very nice Model AN 9 Gendarmerie Pistol; and a fine example of a small sized, Regulation-type, Napoleanic War Period, Flintlock Pistol, dtd. 1812. For a virtually identical example, please see Udo Lander's: "Franzosische Ordonnanzpistolen 1733-1870", pg. 135. Price: $2,000.00
	A VERY FINE QUALITY NAPOLEONIC/EMPIRE PERIOD GERMAN OFFICER'S/TRAVELLING PISTOL, ca. 1790-1815:: Chiseled, Cannon type, round, .48 caliber, smoothbore, pin-fastened, iron, 5" barrel with a baluster turned breech. Original flintlock configuration with crisp mechanics and original lock components throughout. Flat, beveled lockplate with deeply chiseled scrolls, en suite with the flat gooseneck hammer: bridle-less powder-pan. Walnut fullstock of classic Empire Design with a finely checkered flat grip, raised carved tang section and an octagonal flattened butt-cap/pommel: horn fore-end cap. Plain brass furniture: rifle type sideplate, single sheet-brass ramrod pipe, a flat butt-cap finial and the trigger-guard with an engraved fern finial and bow. In overall very fine condition. The barrel with an untouched patina and fine turnings: some scattered light to moderate pitting. Stock retains 90% of its varnish with sharp carving and checkering: several small hairlines towards the fore-end tip. Overall length 10". Original? wood ramrod. A fine quality and attractive German flintlock Officer's pistol dating to the early Napoleanic Period. Price: $1,650.00
	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 VERY FINE U.S. MODEL 1816 S. NORTH FLINTLOCK PISTOL, ca. 1820: In overall very fine untouched, original flintlock condition. The iron surfaces with a smooth patina overall. Sighted, .54 caliber, smoothbore, 9 1/8", round, band-fastened iron barrel of standard dimensions with clear "US" and "P" proof marks on the top of the breech. Very fine and nicely figured American walnut stock without cartouches and nearly 95% finish. Full iron hardware of standard form, bearing a "U" inspector's mark: this marking also found on the external screw heads. The iron surfaces with an even gunmetal-gray patina throughout and the trigger retains much original bluing. Original flintlock configuration and all original lock components. Lockplate very clearly marked (rare for Mdl. 1816's) with an Eagle and "S. NORTH US MIDDLTN. CONN.". In overall very fine condition. The barrel and hardware with smooth lightly toned surfaces with much of their polish: some light salt and peppering at the breech. Complete and orginal, including the swelled-tip blackened hickory ramrod with tubular iron jag. A very fine example this distinctive Simeon North-made US military model flintlock pistol. A very tight hairline behind the sideplate. Overall Length 15". Price: SOLD
	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 VERY GOOD PAIR OF LATE REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD ENGLISH FLINTLOCK TURN-OFF PISTOLS, by W. BARBER, ca. 1780: In overall very good original flintlock condition. Round, 2", Turn-off, cannon-form, baluster-turned, smoothbore, .44 caliber, iron barrels with two early London Gunmaker Co. black-powder proof marks, on their undersides. Also, marked with a "WB" maker's mark for William Barber II, who is recorded working at Lambeth Street, London, UK. (please see H. L. Blackmore's: "Gunmakers of London...", pg. 47). Scroll engraved, central-hammer boxlock, flintlock mechanisms with "BARBER" maker's signatures and "London" addresses. Sliding trigger-guard safeties and hound's-tooth-engraved central hammers and frizzens: both top jaws and their screws, one hammer and one frizzen Replaced. In mechanically functional order with strong mainsprings and frizzen springs: the sliding safeties in functional order. The frames with matching borders, finely engraved scrolls and clear maker's signatures. Smooth, steel gray surfaces with sharp engraving, 75% finish and very light patches of discoloration. Lightly engraved iron trigger-guards with matching smooth, steel-gray surfaces and etched bows (some wear to engraving). Figured, bag-shaped, plain, walnut grips with some minor handling marks, sharp contours and 65%+ finish. In overall very good condition. The barrels with very good bores, smooth surfaces and a steel-gray age patina. The frames with sharp engraving, clear markings and matching surfaces. Fine grips without cracks or significant blemishes. A very nice Pair of English Boxlock "Queen Ann" Pistols, made by a member of the famous "Barber" gunsmithing family, ca. 1780. Overall length, 7 1/4". Price: $2,375.00
	A VERY GOOD+ UNTOUCHED REVOLUTIONARY PERIOD FRENCH MODEL 1777 PISTOL, Dtd. 1780: Clearly marked with a "Maubeuge" French Arsenal marking. Brass integral frame with an additional "A" Arsenal sub-inspector's mark, forward of the reinforced hammer. In overall very good+ untouched condition. Regulation walnut grip with a very old minor chip on its left side, at the frame and several scattered handling marks: additionally marked, on its left side with a "56" Unit/Rack number. Smoothbore, round .69 caliber, round, 7 1/2", iron barrel with a (17)80 date, on the left of breech. Iron backstrap with a regulation pattern "skull crusher" butt. In original flintlock configuration with good mechanics and a strong mainspring. Smooth, untouched gray-brown surfaces, with patches of scattered light discoloration and fine pitting. The brass furniture with a richly toned dark mustard age-patina. The frame/mechanism with clear arsenal markings and matching untouched surfaces. Complete with its original, button-tip, iron ramrod: the belt hook removed during period of use. A very nice example of this distinctive pattern of Flintlock pistol, carried by French and American troops, during the Revolutionary War. Approximately 500 Model 1777 Flintlock Pistols were personally supplied to the Americans, by Lafayette during the War (Famous Guns ... by Hank W. Bowman, pg. 46 & 48). The Mdl. 1777 pistol also, later served as the pattern for the first US Martial pistol, the Model 1799 North & Cheney. For similar example, please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution", pg. 255. Overall length, 13 1/2". Price: SOLD
A FINE LATE 18TH CENTURY OTTOMAN TURKISH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, ca. 1780-1820: In In overall very good+ to near fine condition. Of finer than usual grade with a burl root wood stock and an ivory (walrus ivory?) fore-end cap. The barrel and lock with deeply chiseled and embossed surfaces: of a quality usually found on better grade Near Eastern Weapons. Smoothbore, .65 caliber, 13", iron/chiseled-steel barrel with smooth, steel-gray, lightly toned surfaces. Retains a fine touch hole and an embossed and chiseled breech with relief chiseled/carved martial theme designs: of Western style. Fine with sharp contours, a good bore and some minor wear, light scattered discoloration/pitting. Molded and deeply relief carved, two-piece, burl root wood (elm?) fullstock of fine quality with richly carved rococo 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 65-75% of its finish with some scattered handling marks, tight hairlines and signs of use. Expected light abrasions/minor checks. In very good+ condition with sharp contours and fine quality carvings. The ivory fore-end cap with some minor chips. Deeply chiseled and embossed, full sidelock, flintlock Mechanism with an embossed and rounded lockplate and matching gooseneck hammer: of classic Western European (French) inspired design with deeply chased floral and vine scrolls. In very good+ near fine mechanically functional with its original components (the frizzen spring needs tightening), chased, en suite. In fine condition and mechanically functional with a strong mainspring and all of its components. The lock with (90%) of its polished finish with some minor discoloration and pitting, at the bridled powder-pan. The steel surfaces with an untouched silver-gray patina without significant pitting or wear: retains 90% polish. Matching barrel with fine exterior surfaces. Fine quality engraved and embossed brass mounts and a very nice burl root wood fullstock with its ivory end-cap. Complete with its horn tip ramrod and original screws. The trigger-guard with a paper French retailer's sale tag and an old lead Police Dept. New York "No. 6" collection tag. A classic Ottoman Turkish Flintlock Holster Pistol, ca. 1780-1820s: of better than usual quality. Overall Length, 20". Price: $2,200.00
	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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