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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: $12,575.00
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: $11,500.00
A FINE REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD LOBE-BUTT SCOTTISH ALL-STEEL FLINTLOCK BELT PISTOL w/ SILVER & GOLD ADORNED STOCK, ca. 1770s: In overall fine original flintlock condition. Round to round, ribbed, 7 1/2", blued (25%), silver damascened, .62 caliber, smoothbore, flared-muzzle barrel. "Highland-type" flintlock mechanism with its original components: a bridle-less powder-pan, an arrowhead finial frizzen spring, a gooseneck hammer and a round-top frizzen. Traditional Scottish-made, lightly engraved (worn), brazed, sheet-steel fullstock of lobe-butt form: a silver banded butt, en suite with the barrel. Retains 45% bluing with a gold and silver damascened Coat of Arms and a round gold wrist-escutcheon, behind the barrel-tang-screw. Complete with its matching iron belt-hook with sculpted rear finial and a roped midsection: silver, ball-type trigger. In overall fine original flintlock condition. The lock, stock and barrel with generally smooth steel surfaces, some scattered discoloration/fine surface-pitting and expected wear from use. The lock in functional order with its original components. Original iron ramrod with button-head tip. A very nice and authentic, Revolutionary War Period All-Steel Scottish Belt Pistol, ca. 1770. Overall length, 12 1/2". For a similar example, please see Claude Blair's: "European & American Arms", plt. 464. Price: SOLD
A VERY GOOD UNTOUCHED NAPOLEANIC WAR PERIOD FRENCH MODEL AN XIII FLINTLOCK PISTOL w/ EVIDENCE OF ENGLISH CAPTURE/REUSE, Dtd. 1814: In overall net very good untouched original flintlock condition. Untouched, regulation, round, smoothbore, iron, band-fastened, .69 caliber, 8" barrel with a visible "B" French inspector's mark and an 1814 date of manufacture: the tang with a "M. AN 13" model marking. Untouched walnut ¾ stock with very good surfaces, sharp contours and 55% finish: some minor scattered handling marks, small gouges and abrasions. Marked behind the sideplate with a circular French cartouche. Model AN XIII, regulation pattern, brass & iron furniture. A raised, brass, "S" shaped sideplate (marked with a BM" inspector's mark), 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. The exterior surfaces of the mounts with various French inspector's marks. Additionally marked, on the trigger-guard, trigger-plate and underside of the barrel-band with what appear to English "Crown/V" Proof marks: indicating likely capture, during the Napoleanic Wars. In original flintlock configuration. Regulation Model AN IX/XIII lock with a rounded lockplate, a Working-Period-replaced (English) reinforced hammer and its original removable brass powder-pan and squared-toe frizzen. Scattered discoloration and untouched surfaces with some latent polish and a visible "Maubeuge" Arsenal markings: fine mechanics. In overall very good original flintlock condition. Untouched, steel surfaces with dark russet/brown surfaces, some scattered irregularity-- on the breech and light patches of discoloration/fine pitting. Very good lock with visible markings, traces of latent polish and noted replaced hammer. The hardware with lightly toned, untouched, dark mustard-patinated surfaces. Very good stock with some minor blemishes, generally sharp contours and 55%+ finish. Replaced plain iron ramrod. Overall length, 14 1/2". A very nice Napoleanic War Period French Model AN XII Pistol, dtd. 1814 with evidence of likely English Capture and Reuse. For another example and more details, please see Udo Lander's: "Franzosische Ordonnanzpistolen 1733-1870", pg. 44. Price: $1,475.00
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 AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD PATTERN 1759 ENGLISH "LIGHT DRAGOON" PISTOL, BY BARBER ca. 1770s: In overall fine original flintlock condition. The regulation length 9", smoothbore, .66 caliber, pin-fastened, round, iron barrel with baluster turnings at the breech and two Tower proof marks. Molded and carved, Pattern 1759, walnut fullstock of regulation English Light Dragoon design with raised-carvings around the lock and sideplate and a matching beavertail apron at the barrel tang: minor hairlines, some surface abrasions and an old chip, at the top edge of the sideplate. P. 1759 Light Dragoon Pattern brass hardware with smooth surfaces and a lightly toned patina overall. The trigger-guard with simple rounded finials, a single barrel-shaped ramrod pipe, a short stirrup butt-cap and a flat "S"-shaped sideplate. Rounded, P-1759 type lock with thread engraved borders, its matching gooseneck hammer, frizzen spring and a visible, though worn "BARBER" maker's signature. The signature of the famed James Barber II of London, UK. In overall fine original flintlock condition with smooth steel-gray surfaces and 65%+ polish. The barrel with matching surfaces, some scattered discoloration and a fine age patina: clear proofs. Fine stock with some minor scattered marks and 90%+ finish: several tight hairlines, abrasions and a minor chip. Original brass-tip, wooden ramrod with iron worm. A very nice Revolutionary War Period Pattern 1759 English Light Dragoon Pattern Pistol, ca. 1770s; made by an esteemed London Gunsmith. For a similar example, please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution". Price: $5,750.00
A VERY GOOD UNTOUCHED ENGLISH FLINTLOCK TURN-OFF GREATCOAT PISTOL, by "WILSON?", ca. 1800: In overall very good original flintlock condition. Round, 2", Turn-off, cannon-form, baluster-turned, smoothbore, .50 caliber, iron barrel with a nearly obliterated English proof mark, on its underside. Central-hammer boxlock, flintlock mechanism with generally smooth, untouched, gunmetal surfaces. Engraved with a (very worn) "Wilson?" maker's signature and clear "London" address. In original flintlock configuration with its thread engraved hammer and correct frizzen: retains its original top jaw, screws and springs. In mechanically functional order with untouched, smooth, gunmetal-gray surfaces and scattered light patches of discoloration/wear. The iron trigger-guard with matching steel surfaces and a "Tudor Rose" etched bow. Plain, Bag-shaped, walnut grips with minor handling marks, sharp contours, some shrinkage: 40% finish. In overall very good untouched condition. The turn-off barrel with minor handling marks, its original under-lug, a good bore and an untouched steel-gray patina: the frame and trigger-guard with matching surfaces. Very good grips with untouched surfaces and some light abrasions and shrinkage. A very nice example of an English Boxlock "Greatcoat" Pistol, ca. 1800. Overall length, 7". Price: $375.00
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 FINE COLONIAL/GEORGIAN PERIOD ENGLISH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER/OFFICER'S PISTOL by H. SMITH?, ca. 1750": In overall fine original flintlock condition with a smooth and even steel-gray patina overall. The round, 9", .65 caliber, smoothbore, pin-fastened, flared, iron barrel with two London pre-1740 Gunmakers Co. proof marks and a Crown/"F" "Foreigner's mark": the breech-top with a slightly worn "London" address, within a thread border. Fine flintlock mechanism with a rounded gooseneck hammer, a refaced frizzen, hound's tooth border engravings, a scroll engraved tail and a banana form lockplate. Signed, under the bridle-less powder-pan with a virtually obliterated "H. SM..." Henry Smith? maker's signature. Engraved, early form brass mounts of classic Georgian design: full side-stirrup butt-cap with engraved borders and an embossed grotesque mask terminal, a rococo vine scroll openwork sideplate, an engraved trigger-guard with floral finial, a vacant shield wrist escutcheon and two barrel-form ramrod pipes. Nicely figured, molded and carved, walnut fullstock with a bulbous butt and relief carvings around the lock, sideplate and barrel tang: some minor handling marks, tight hairlines and 90% finish. In overall fine original flintlock condition. The barrel with smooth steel surfaces and some very light patches of discoloration. The lock/mechanism with its original components and matching surfaces: fine mechanics, clear engraving and a very worn signature. Fine stock with some minor handling marks, 90% finish and the noted minor/tight hairlines. A very nice example of a classic English Flintlock Officer's Pistol from the French & Indian/Revolutionary War Period, ca. 1750. Overall length, 15 1/2". 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: $3,675.00
A VERY GOOD & RARE COLONIAL PERIOD ENGLISH SWORD-PISTOL, ca. 1730: In overall very good+ condition with smooth, lightly toned iron surfaces. The 21", single edge, saw-back blade with a deep fuller, for its length, smooth steel-gray surfaces, scattered light to moderate pitting, patches of discoloration, 55%+ polish and its original cutting edges. Chiseled hilt with an openwork scallop shell guard, a turned "D" type knuckle-guard and a deeply fluted pommel, en suite. Straight horn and steel grip with smooth, dark, untouched surfaces and some minor abrasions. In overall very good+ condition and complete with its original, side-mounted, flintlock mechanism. The lock of typical "Queen Ann" design with a bridle-less powder-pan, a gooseneck and a trefoil finial frizzen spring. In mechanically functional order with its curled trigger and matching steel surfaces. Cannon type, 3 1/2", smoothbore, .45 caliber, turnoff barrel: the patina, en suite with the blade and hilt. The top of the breech with two pre-1745 London Gunmaker, Co. proofmarks and a "TG" maker's mark for Thomas Gregory I of London, UK. Gregory was elected a "Master" in 1729 and he contracted with the East India Co. 1717-32. (please see H. L. Blackmore's: "Gunmakers of London", pg. 104. In very good+ original flintlock condition and classic example of an authentic English Flintlock Sword Pistol with a rare Saw-back blade, c. 1730. Very good blade with smooth surfaces, sharp edges and light scattered discoloration and pitting. Overall length, 27 1/2". Complete and original throughout, with visible maker's/proof marks and the expected signs of use and wear. For similar examples please see Claude Blair's: "Pistols of the World", plt. 726 & 727. Price: $5,375.00
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: HOLD
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+ FRENCH & INDIAN/MERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD QUEEN ANN OFFICER'S PISTOL BY RICHARD WILSON I, ca. 1740: In overall very good+ near fine, untouched, original flintlock condition. The round to round, cannon-muzzle, iron, .65 caliber, smoothbore, 7" barrel with a wedding-band transition, two early (pre 1740) London Gunmaker Co. Proof marks and a "*/RW" (Richard Wilson I) maker's mark on the underside of the breech. Molded and simply carved, dark, burl walnut, straight-type grip of Early Queen Ann form, with a bulbous butt and a raised carved shallop-shell scroll, around the finely engraved barrel-tang. The sidelock Queen Ann lock/mechanism with a bridled powder-pan and rounded surfaces with hound's-tooth engraved borders: the hammer and frizzen-back, engraved en suite. Marked, forward of the lock, with a "cursive script "Wilson" maker's signature for the famed Richard Wilson I, of London, UK, w. ca. 1718-(d.)1766 and was a noted Contractor the Board of Ordnance (please see H. L. Blackmore's: "Gunmakers of London...", pg. 204). Typical "Queen Ann" silver mounts. A grotesque Pug's face mask silver butt-cap with an acanthus leaf engraved border/upper finial, a London Hallmark and a "I.A." silversmith mark of the famed Jeconiah Ashley. An embossed silver wrist-escutcheon with a Stand of Arms and the matching martial-theme silver sideplate with embossed Flags, Halberds and cannons. In overall very good+ near fine, original flintlock condition with generally smooth, gunmetal-gray, steel surfaces, clear markings, a fine signature and sharp engraving: some scattered light patches of fine surface discoloration/pitting and light wear. Fine mechanism with its original components, a strong mainspring and crisp mechanics. Sharp border engravings, a clear "Wilson" signature, a sharp "LONDON" barrel address and some scattered discoloration/staining on the breech. Very good+ grip with sharp contours, some minor handling marks, a tight hairline and 85%+ finish. A classic French & Indian/Revolutionary War Period Silver Mounted, English, Flintlock Queen Ann Pistol, made by the prominent London gunsmith, Richard Wilson I, ca. 1740. For a similar example, by this maker, please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons...", pg. 241. Overall length, 12". Price: $5,375.00
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 RARE & FINE NAPOLEANIC WAR PERIOD FRENCH MODEL 1814 Type I. "GARDES du CORPS du ROI" (KING'S BODY GUARD) FLINTLOCK PISTOL, ca. 1814: In overall fine original flintlock condition. Regulation pattern, round, smoothbore, blued (85%+), band-fastened, .69 caliber, 8" barrel with a faint, gold-lined, inspector's mark, on its breech-top and a clear gold "Gardes du Corps du Roi" (King's Body Guard) marking, along its top. Molded and nicely carved, regulation Pattern, Model 1814 Type I, walnut stock with fine surfaces, sharp contours, 90% finish. Some minor scattered handling marks, small abrasions and a tight hairline, forward of the lock. Marked behind the sideplate with Crown/"B" (Maubeuge) Arsenal marking. Finely appointed and lightly engraved gilt bronze mounts: a raised "S" shaped sideplate with its two (2) sidebolts, the spring-retained "double-type" barrel-band (correctly made without a sight), the sculpted trigger-guard with a stepped bow and a lightly engraved arrowhead finial; and the oval "cup-type" butt-cap with a finely embossed Royal Coat of Arms consisting of an acanthus leaf wreath border and a central embossed oval shield with three (3) raised Fleur d'lilies. Retains 85%+ gilt finish with sharp contours and fine engraving on the trigger-guard finial. In original flintlock configuration with its Regulation Model rounded lock with its matching reinforced hammer and its original removable brass powder-pan. In fine, lightly cleaned condition with some scattered discoloration/fine surface-pitting and slightly worn "Maubeuge" Royal Arsenal markings: fine mechanics with a strong mainspring. In overall fine condition. The barrel with smooth, blued (85%+) surfaces, some scattered patches of discoloration and a clear gold-washed (90%) "Gardes du Corps du Roi" marking. The lock with visible "Maubeuge" Arsenal markings, much polish and fine timing. Fine, gilt-bronze hardware/mounts with lightly toned untouched surfaces, sharp contours and light wear. Fine stock with some minor blemishes, very sharp contours 90%+ finish and the noted old hairline, on the forestock. Complete with its original, buttonhead, iron ramrod. Overall length, 15". A very Rare & Seldom seen, Napoleanic War Period French Model 1814 Type 1 "King's Body Guard" Pistol, ca. 1814--- total Model production of only 920 examples! For another similar example and more details, please see Udo Lander's: "Franzosische Ordonnanzpistolen 1733-1870", pg. 56-58. Price: $7,175.00
A FINE+ COLONIAL/FRENCH & INDIAN WAR PERIOD SILVER MOUNTED QUEEN ANN TURN-OFF OFFICER'S PISTOL BY BENJAMIN BROOKE, ca. 1730: In overall fine untouched original flintlock condition with a smooth and even steel-gray patina to the metal surfaces. The round to round, cannon-form, 6 5/8", turn-off, smoothbore, .60 caliber, iron barrel with a clear "B.B." (Benjamin Brooke) maker's mark (please see Blackmore's "Gunmakers...", pg. 212 No. 5) and two early type (1745), London Gunmaker Co. proof marks: the breech-top with a "LONDON" address. The breech with several baluster turning and lightly engraved scrolls on the tang. Original flintlock mechanism with rounded gooseneck hammer, a scroll engraved tail and a bridled powder-pan: marked with a clear "B. BROOKE" signature, on the frame. Benjamin Brooke I, of London, UK is a noted gunsmith who worked between 1705-d.1760 (age 71) (please H. L. Blackmore's: "Gunmakers of London 1350-1850", pg. 61). Retains 55% polish with some light scattered discoloration and fine pitting. Silver mounted, finely molded and carved, bulbous walnut grip, of classic Queen Ann form: a nicely detailed raised carved acanthus leaf, at the barrel tang and matching teardrops around the lock and sideplate. Extensively silver wire inlayed with classic Georgian/rococo scrolls. A deeply embossed, Grotesque "pug's-face" mask, silver butt-cap, a silver wire & pellet form sideplate and an acanthus leaf finial shield wrist escutcheon with embossed borders and a Seated Lion/Hound Coat of Arms (should be researched). Iron trigger-guard with an engraved "Tudor Rose" and embossed border, on its bow. In overall fine untouched original flintlock condition. The barrel with smooth steel-gray surfaces, some light surface discoloration and clear markings. The lock/mechanism with crisp mechanics, smooth surfaces and clear engraving. Fine+ stock with some minor handling marks, 85% finish, 95%+ of its silver wire inlay and sharp contours. A very nice example of a Colonial/French & Indian War Period Silver Mounted Breech-loading, Flintlock, "Queen Ann" Officer's Pistol made by an esteemed early London gunsmith, ca. 1730. Overall length, 11 1/4". Price: $5,875.00
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 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
AN EXCELLENT QUALITY REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD LOBE-BUTT SCOTTISH ALL-STEEL FLINTLOCK BELT PISTOL, by T. MURDOCH w/ ITS ORIGINAL SASH-BAG, ca. 1770s: In overall excellent original flintlock condition. Octagonal to round, ribbed, 7 1/2", highly engraved, .65 caliber, smoothbore, flared-muzzle barrel. "Highland-type" flintlock mechanism with all original components: a bridle-less powder-pan, a trefoil finial frizzen spring, gooseneck hammer and round-top frizzen: engraved throughout with finely detailed vine scrolls of typical rococo fashion. Signed under the pan with a crisp "T. MURDOCH" maker's signature for Thomas Murdoch of Leith & Doune Scotland was active 1741-1791 (please see E. Heer's: "Der Neue Stockel", vol. 2, pg. 846). Finely contoured, sheet-steel fullstock of traditional lobe-butt form, with extensive scroll engraving, en suite with the barrel and lock. Complete with its matching iron belt-hook with openwork finial and a roped midsection. Retains its pierced and finely turned ramrod, its engrved, ball-type trigger and its circular silver wrsit-escutcheon with "E. G." owner's initials. In overall excellent original flintlock condition. The lock, stock and barrel with smooth steel surfaces with 90% original "bight" finish: some very minor scattered patches of discoloration, commensurate with age. The lock in functional order with all original components. Original iron ramrod with button-head tip. Complete with its seldom seen, original, red wool, "Sash Bag. In matching near excellent condition with choice surfaces and a rich crimson coloration overall. Some expected light age stains, a small moth hole and signs of use/wear. The upper section with piercings for a suspension cord. A very nice and authentic, Revolutionary War Period All-Steel Scottish Belt Pistol, by the noted gunsmith "T. Murdoch", ca. 1770. Overall length, 12 1/2". For a similar example, please see Claude Blair's: "European & American Arms", plt. 464. Price: $15,750.00
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 20TH CENTURY MID-EASTERN "TOURIST" FLINTLOCK PISTOL, ca. 1940: In overall very good untouched "original flintlock" condition. Round, smoothbore, .55 caliber, 10 1/2", iron barrel with scattered roughness and dark, untouched, russet surfaces: some grinding-marks at the tang. Tourist-type, 20th century, Flintlock mechanism with a flat lockplate, a brass powder-pan, gooseneck hammer and a coarsely made frizzen and spring: in "functional" order with a weak mainspring -- will not always hold on "full cocked" position. Of typical, somewhat rough, tourist quality, ca. 1940 and not a firearm, as the barrel is secured, from its underside, with glue and the touch-hole is enlarged. Molded and simply carved hardwood fullstock of typical Ottoman influenced form -- having a pronounced bulbous butt and made with an integral "false ramrod". Adorned overall with simple brass wire-inlay of typical Turkish/Near Eastern style. Coarsely/crudely etched and embossed brass mounts of classical Eastern/Ottoman form: in emulation of 18th century European design. The screw-fastened butt-cap with deeply cast/embossed surfaces and missing its pommel-cap. Matching trigger-guard with an arrowhead type finial and a cast bow. A coarsely embossed rifle type triangular sideplate and brass wire inlay. 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 85%+ finish. The hardware with mustard-toned surfaces and evident file-marks -- from manufacture. Overall length, 17". Price: $250.00
	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 VERY GOOD+ REVOLUTIONARY PERIOD FRENCH MODEL 1777 PISTOL, Dtd. 1779: Clearly marked with a "St. Etienne" French Arsenal marking, under the hammer. Brass integral frame with an additional Arsenal Crown/"L" sub-inspector's mark, forward of the reinforced hammer: jaw screw associated. In overall very good+ lightly cleaned condition. Regulation walnut grip with minor worm holes, 85% finish, sharp contours, general signs of handling and marked, on its right side with a "AER/A"/"1779" date-code. Smoothbore, round .69 caliber, round, 7 1/2", iron barrel with a bold (17)79 date, on the left of breech: also clearly marked with a St. Etienne Crown Arsenal marking and with a "B" inspector's mark. Smooth iron backstrap with a regulation pattern "skull crusher" butt. In original flintlock configuration with very good mechanics and a strong mainspring. Very smooth, steel-gray surfaces with patches of scattered light discoloration and virtually no pitting. The brass furniture with a lightly toned age-patina: the frame/mechanism with clear arsenal markings and matching brass surfaces. Complete with its original, button-tip, iron ramrod (marked with n Arsenal marking, behind its tip). The belt hook removed during period of use. A very nice and early Rev. War dated (1779) 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: $3,575.00
	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 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". 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 VERY GOOD+ UNTOUCHED NAPOLEANIC WAR PERIOD FRENCH MODEL AN XIII FLINTLOCK PISTOL, Dtd. 1809: In overall net very good+, near fine untouched original flintlock condition. Fine, regulation, round, smoothbore, iron, band-fastened, .69 caliber, 8" barrel with a visible, "B" French proof/Arsenal marking and an untouched, silver-gray, age patina: the top of the breech with a clear 1809 date of manufacture. Also marked on the tang with a "M/an13" Model designation. Regulation walnut ¾ stock with fine untouched surfaces, sharp contours and 85% finish: some minor scattered handling marks and various minor abrasions: marked behind the sideplate with a hand carved "MC" owner's initials. 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/C inspector's marks. An additional "AF" marking on the sideplate and a Crown/"G", on the inner bow of the trigger-guard. In original flintlock configuration with its original lock components: replaced top jaw, jaw-screw and chipped hammer-spur. 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 steel-gray surfaces with 50%+ polish and a very clear Maubeuge Arsenal marking: strong mechanics and fine timing. In overall (net) very good+ near fine original flintlock condition (as is). Sharp contours and fine, untouched, steel surfaces with only some scattered discoloration. Fine lock with very clear markings, 50%+ polish and noted damage/repairs to the hammer. The hardware with smooth, evenly toned, untouched surfaces. Fine stock with some minor blemishes: sharp contours and much original finish. Complete with its original Iron ramrod with a matching Crown marking. Overall length, 14 1/2". A very nice Napoleanic War Period French Model AN XII Pistol, dtd. 1809. For another example and more details, please see Udo Lander's: "Franzosische Ordonnanzpistolen 1733-1870", pg. 44. Price: $925.00
	A FINE UNTOUCHED EARLY COLONIAL/FRENCH & INDIAN WAR PERIOD QUEEN ANN TURN-OFF PISTOL BY RICHARD KING, ca. 1730: In overall fine untouched original flintlock condition with a smooth and even age patina overall. The round, 7", cannon-form, turn-off, smoothbore, .60 caliber, iron barrel with two London proof marks and a rectangular Richard King maker's mark (please see Blackmore's: "Gunmakers...", pg. 212, No. 130). Rounded flintlock mechanism with its matching gooseneck hammer with thread-engraved borders: a visible "RICH. KING" maker's signature, for Richard King, of London, UK; who was apprentice to Richard Maskall (1720) and is last referenced, in 1744): please see H. Blackmore, Gunmakers of London 1350-1850, pg. 128). The frizzen-back and frame with matching decoration and generally smooth gunmetal surfaces: some very scattered salt & peppering and patches of discoloration. Sliding iron trigger-guard, with engraved bow (worn): acts as a safety. Embossed silver Mounts include the Grotesque mask butt-cap with a London Hallmark and a "I.A." marking for the noted London gun-mount maker: Jeconiah Ashley (1716-1765) {"Gunmakers...", pg. 43}. Rococo, openwork vine-scroll sideplate and a vacant shield wrist escutcheon with finely embossed acanthus leaf borders. 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 with 90% finish, sharp contours and some light scattered handling marks. The barrel with smooth steel-gray surfaces and some light scattered pitting and discoloration: the breech-top with a visible "LONDON" address. Fine lock/mechanism with a strong mainspring, fine timing, its original components; and matching steel surfaces with clear engraving. A very nice example of a Silver Mounted Breech-loading Flintlock "Queen Ann" Officer's Pistol from the Colonial/French & Indian War Period, ca. 1730. Made by a prominent 18th century London Gunsmith with mounts, by the famed J. Ashely. For a similar example, please see G. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons...", pg. 241. Overall length, 12 1/2". Price: $5,575.00
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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