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A VERY GOOD REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD FRENCH FLINTLOCK OFFICER'S PISTOL, ca. 1760-1770: In overall very good original flintlock condition. The octagonal to round, smoothbore, iron, pin-fastened, .74 caliber, 9 1/2", sighted barrel with a generally smooth gray age-patina with some scattered light discoloration and patches of fine pitting. Simply molded and carved walnut fullstock with untouched surfaces, good contours, some chips minor repairs and numerous worm holes: of good substance with 55% finish and some scattered handling marks, wear, abrasions and general signs of usage. Chiseled and lightly etched full iron furniture: a chiseled and engraved vine scroll, openwork sideplate, the trigger-guard with a floral-type forward finial and a stirrup-type butt-cap with a turned pommel-cap: two barrel-type ramrod pipes. In original flintlock configuration with a flat beveled lockplate with a banana-form lockplate, a bridle-less, faceted iron powder-pan and its original, flat, gooseneck hammer. In mechanically functional order with its original components and smooth steel-gray surfaces, en suite with the barrel. Retains a gunmetal gray age patina with some scattered light discoloration/pitting: unmarked. In original flintlock condition with a nice age-patina overall. A nice example of an American Revolutionary War Period French Flintlock Officer's Pistol, ca. 1760-1770. Replaced plain wooden ramrod with swelled-tip. Overall length, 16". For a similar example, please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution". Price: $1,350.00
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 FINE & MEDIUM-SIZED SILVER MOUNTED REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD ENGLISH "QUEEN ANN" BOXLOCK PISTOL, by D. GOFF, ca. 1770s: In overall fine original flintlock condition. Slightly flared, fixed, .62 caliber, smoothbore, 5", round, iron barrel with two early London Gunmaker Company proof marks and its original, two (2), baluster-turned ramrod-pipes. Nicely figured, bulbous, walnut grip of classic Queen Ann design, having a well pronounced lobe pommel and hallmarked silver mounts: the butt-cap with an etched hound's-tooth border, English silver Hallmarks and a floral-engraved central medallion. In fine untouched condition with sharp contours, smooth surfaces, some minor handling marks and light wear. Lightly engraved iron trigger-guard with an etched Diamond design, on its bow and an oval silver wrist escutcheon with an "LL" owner's initials. In original flintlock configuration with its original lock components: strong mainspring. The boxlock mechanism/frame with finely engraved borders and central panels, en suite with the mounts. Signed with a "D. Goff" maker's signature and a clear LONDON address. Daniel Goff I of London, UK worked (1775-1839) 1768 (apprentice to William Brander)-1840 (d.) and was a gunmaker to the East India Co. and the Board of Ordnance (Please see H. L. Blackmore's: "Gunmakers of London...", pg. 100). The barrel and frame with smooth lightly toned surfaces, sharp engraving and an untouched age-patina. A well made and Unusual Revolutionary War Period Queen Ann type Flintlock Pistol, ca. 1770s. Made by an esteemed London gunsmith and unusual, as it is a muzzleloading "Queen Ann" and not a "turn-off" pistol: complete with its original horn-tip wooden ramrod with iron jag. Overall length 10". Price: $2,250.00
A VERY FINE+ CASED PAIR OF FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOLS BY THOMAS GILL, OF LONDON, ca. 1810s: A very fine+ and complete original cased pair of English Flintlock Duelling pistols from the early 19th century. Octagonal, sighted, 9", Damascus pattern twist (95%+), browned, smoothbore, .65 caliber barrels: the top barrel-flats with clear "London" addresses. Scroll-engraved, blued, "patent" breeches with 85%+ blue finish, crisply engraved tangs and smooth steel surfaces: gold-lined touch-holes. Complete with their original horn-tipped wooden ramrods with iron bullet-worms/jags. Finely engraved, flat and beveled locks with stepped tails and their original, engraved "French-type" gooseneck hammers, engraved frizzens, sliding rear safeties and fully waterproof powder-pans. Retain 90%+ polish/casehardening colors with clearly engraved borders and crisp "T. Gill" maker's signatures: Thomas Gill III of London, UK, was an esteemed English gunsmith who worked at 83 St. James Street, 1806-1824 (Please see H. L. Blackmore's: "Gunmakers of London...", pg. 99). Engraved, blued steel and silver mounts include, the silver, lozenge-shaped barrel-key-escutcheons and vacant wrist escutcheons. Blued steel, pineapple finial trigger-guards with engraved bows and 75% finish. The engraved sidebolt escutcheons and two (2) baluster ramrod-pipes. Walnut full stocks with finely checkered wrists and raised-carved teardrops around the locks and sidebolts. In overall very fine+ near excellent original flintlock condition. The barrels with smooth surfaces, crisp contours, very light discoloration and its original Damascus-twist pattern: clear addresses. Crisp mechanics with sharp engraving and nearly all of their case-colors: blued screws 90%. The mounts en suite with sharp engraving smooth surfaces without pitting and 75%+ original finish. The stocks with sharp checkering, excellent contours, 95%+ original finish and virtually no signs of significant handling or wear. Overall length 15". Cased in their original, English-type, mahogany-veneered case -- with its original green baize liner and partitions. Fine+ liner with some light wear, age-stains and fraying/minor moth holes. Retains its original and fine+ accessories: a bag-type embossed copper powder flask with a gilt brass spout (broken spring), the original (.65 caliber) bullet mold and the original cleaning rod with its original brass fittings. The bottom right and the top left corners with their original walnut compartment lids with their ivory pulls: contains the original key to the exterior lock (nonfunctional order), several patches, flints and one original ball. The exterior of the case, with the expected signs of light wear and handling, 90%+ original finish, some minor abrasions and old tight hairlines. Original brass hinges, engraved lid medallion and front-mounted securing loops/hooks: the medallion with a "J. Crawford" owner's name (could possibly be researched). Overall a Very fine Cased Set of English Flintlock Duelling Pistols made by a well-known early 19th Century London Gunsmith, ca. 1810. In overall very fine+ to excellent original flintlock condition. Case measures 16 x 10" x 2 3/4". Price: SOLD
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: SOLD
A VERY FINE+ SPANISH COLONIAL REGULATION-TYPE MIQUELET OFFICER'S HOLSTER/CAVALRY PISTOL, ca. 1790-1810s: In overall very fine+ condition. Simply molded and carved walnut fullstock with relief carvings around the mounts and lock: an angular grip profile with a flat-type integrally carved pommel. Cast and embossed, regulation-pattern, Spanish, Model 1791 Holster Pistol, brass mounts: a single barrel-form ramrod entry pipe with stepped tail, a flat sideplate with its original sidebolts and iron belt-hook, the trigger-guard with a pointed forward finial and the spring-retained barrel-band: an iron ramrod with a button-type tip. Spanish-Colonial-made?, unmarked, 69 caliber, octagonal to round, smoothbore, band-fastened, 10", iron barrel with smooth steel-gray surfaces and a fine bore. Classic "Spanish" Miquelet mechanism with an external mainspring and oversized "dog". The lockplate with an "HI" maker's mark and smooth steel surfaces with its original components. A strong mainspring and a typical Spanish-type frizzen with grooved face. Very fine+ with smooth, gunmetal gray surfaces and only some light patches of discoloration. The stock with 90% finish, some minor handling marks and simple raised carvings, around the lock and sideplate. Of most likely provoncial/Spanish Colonial (Mexican?) manufacture; as lacks the overall refinement of similar examples made in Spain. (Please see: Sidney Brinckerhoff: "Spanish Military Weapons in Colonial America 1700-1821", pg.49-50). In very fine+ condition and in functional order. Overall length 17 1/4". A very fine and scarce example of a Spanish Miquelet Model-type Officer's Pistol, ca. 1780-1820. Of likely provincal/Spanish Colonial manufacture, as made with a "Trade type" lock, it lacks visible barrel markings and its overall refinement of detail is not that of similar Spanish examples. Price: $2,775.00
A FINE QUALITY OTTOMAN TURKISH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, ca. 1800-1820: In overall fine original flintlock condition. The octagonal to round, pin-fastened, .70 caliber, smoothbore, 12 3/4", iron barrel with a finely chiseled floral scroll breech, a finely raised sighting rib and its original brass fore-sight: of fine quality with a sharp attention to its engraved detail. The tang with matching engraved surfaces and retains its original leaf-form rear sight. Etched and engraved Flintlock mechanism with a flat, banana-form, beveled lockplate with its matching hammer and grooved-face frizzen: of fine quality Near Eastern manufacture with sharp contours, fine engraving and 65% polish. Retains its components and in functional order with a strong mainspring. Extensively relief carved walnut fullstock of typical Ottoman form, having a pronounced bulbous butt and extensive floral/vine scroll carvings, overall. Of traditional Turkish manufacture, as is fitted with an integrally carved "false" ramrod. Finely etched and embossed brass mounts: of fine quality. The stirrup type butt-cap with a pronounced pommel and etched and embossed floral vine scrolls. Matching trigger-guard with an acanthus leaf finial and a finely etched bow. Two, baluster-turned, barrel-form "ramrod pipes" an embossed and etched, openwork, triangular sideplate and a pierced and etched silver wrist escutcheon. In overall fine original flintlock condition. The barrel and lock with matching, smooth, gunmetal gray surfaces and some light patches of discoloration: the barrel with some scattered discoloration/fine pitting and the light wear to some engraving. Very fine stock with light signs of use, some minor shrinkage at the mounts, scant handling marks and 90%+ finish. The lock with smooth steel surfaces and the hardware with a fine attention to the etched and embossed details. A very nice example of a high quality Ottoman Turkish Flintlock pistol, ca. 1810. Overall length, 20 1/2". Price: $1,275.00
AN EARLY, RARE & DATED COLONIAL PERIOD AMERICAN FLINTLOCK PISTOL, dtd. 1769: In overall very good+ original flintlock condition. The 9 1/2", octagonal to round, .63 caliber, smoothbore, pin-fastened, iron, American-made? barrel with an untouched russet age patina and a very good touch-hole. Robust and somewhat crudely formed American Black Walnut fullstock of early design with sharp drop to the short grip, simple raised carvings and a bulbous butt-section (for similar examples, please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution". Lightly engraved, American-made, brass furniture: the trigger-guard with a simple rounded and stepped bow and a squared forward finial, two sheet-brass ramrod-pipes; and a bulbous butt-cap of early English/American-form with crudely etched, martial-theme engraved, side-terminals. The engraving of typical colonial quality. Triangular-form/rifle-type brass sideplate with an obliterated "W. Polk?" owner's name and a visible 1769 date. American made? lock with a slightly crude appearance to its flat lockplate, matching gooseneck hammer, bridled powder-pan and frizzen. In overall very good original flintlock condition. The barrel, lock and furniture with a dark, untouched age patina with generally smooth surfaces having some light discoloration and wear. The stock with 75%+ finish, some handling marks, scuffs and general signs of use: fine quality, simple raised teardrops at the barrel tang and along the bottom of the fore-stock. Complete with all original lock components and its original plain wood ramrod: the hammer screw possibly associated. Overall length 15 1/8". A good example of a rare Dated American-made, Colonial Period, Flintlock Holster Pistol, ca. 1769. Most probably saw service, during the American Revolutionary War. Of most likely New England or New York, possibly Connecticut make. An interesting and original example of a rare type of American Pistol. Price: $4,950.00
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 REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD FRENCH DOUBLE BARREL FLINTLOCK TRAVELLING/OFFICER'S PISTOL, ca. 1770: In overall fine lightly cleaned condition with smooth gunmetal-gray locks and barrels with some scattered handling marks on the center of the barrel-rib. Lightly engraved, steel mounts with embossed and etched surfaces. Octagonal to round, pin-fastened, smoothbore, 5 1/4", .50 caliber, browned barrels with a "hooked" breech/barrel-tang and faint traces of a French City Control-Marks. Rounded, lightly engraved locks with gooseneck hammers, bridled powder-pans, teardrop-finial frizzen-springs and the vestiges maker's signature. Very good mechanics and smooth surfaces with some wear to the engraving. Molded and simply carved, walnut fullstock of typical 18th century French design. Retains 85% finish with generally sharp contours, some light scattered handling marks and a tight hairline, at the wrist. Lightly engraved steel mounts: a barrel-form ramrod pipe with a pointed finial, an urn-type finial trigger-guard with a lightly etched bow and an embossed faceted butt-cap with long side-stirrups: some minor chips at the butt-cap. In overall fine original flintlock condition with smooth steel surfaces and a very good+ stock. Replaced iron ramrod with a turned button tip. A very nice example of a Double Barrel French Flintlock Pistol, ca. 1770. For a similar example, please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons...", pg. 259. Overall length, 11 1/8". Price: $2,000.00
A VERY GOOD FRENCH & INDIAN/REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD FRENCH FLINTLOCK OFFICER'S PISTOL, ca. 1740-1750: In overall very good original flintlock condition with a finely carved walnut fullstock and fully engraved-steel mounts (worn engraving with scattered light pitting/discoloration). The octagonal to round, sighted, 8 1/2", .65 caliber, smoothbore, iron barrel with an etched and gold-washed breech (worn engraving and traces of wash) of a classic rococo floral design. Fine lock with a bridle-less powder-pan, lightly etched and engraved steel surfaces, some light scattered wear and fine pitting. Clearly signed, across the face of flat lockplate, with a clear "Labor de L'ane/a Sainte": roughly translates to: "(the) work of the elder Sainte". Orleans Sainte of Paris, France was the father of the famed Pierre Sainte and worked ca. 1720-1750 (please see "Der Neue Stockel" vol. 2, pg. 1100). Molded and carved, dark walnut fullstock with raise carved moldings around the mounts and barrel-tang. Of classic mid 18th century form with a pronounced bulbous butt and a stirrup-type butt-cap. Retains 65%+ finish with some scattered handling marks, general signs of use, some minor chips and a period replaced/repaired fore-end. In mechanically functional order with some light wear and discoloration: retains both of its sidebolts. Very good quality engraved Steel mounts of classic French Officer's Pistol form, ca. 1740-1750. The trigger-guard with an etched urn-type forward finial and a sculpted and engraved bow (the guard slightly bent out of alignment). The Stirrup-type butt-cap with line engraved side-panels and a rounded/turned pommel with an engraved central medallion. Engraved rifle-type sideplate with etched and chased borders; and two barrel-form ramrod pipes. Replaced brass tip wooden ramrod. A very nice representative example of a French & Indian/Revolutionary War Period French Flintlock Officer's Pistol, ca. 1740-1750. For a similar example, please see Neumann's: "Battle Weapons...", pg. 256. Overall Length, 14 1/2". Price: $1,975.00
A FINE FEDERAL/WAR OF 1812 PERIOD AMERICAN SECONDARY MARTIAL FLINTLOCK PISTOL, ca. 1800-1810: In overall fine untouched original flintlock condition. The round, 9 1/4", smoothbore, 65 caliber, pin-fastened, iron, barrel with a smooth chocolate brown age patina and a fine touch-hole: the top of the barrel with a "London" address and the side of the breech with two, ca. 1780 London proof marks. Molded and carved American Black walnut full stock of typical Federal design, having a slightly bulbous and heavy, "cane-handle" type grip with simple carving around lock and sideplate mortises: marked behind the sideplate with a "C" and "H" marking. Lightly engraved American sheet brass furniture: two barrel-form ramrod pipes, a stepped finial trigger-guard, a flat "S" shaped sideplate, an oval wrist escutcheon and a screw-fastened butt-cap with a short rear finial. The "W. Ketland & Co." signed lock with a flat lockplate, a gooseneck hammer, a bridle-less powder pan and a frizzen spring with arrowhead finial: in mechanically functional order. In overall fine original flintlock condition. The barrel with smooth brown surfaces and some light patches of discoloration. The lock with a matching patina, some minor discoloration/wear and all of its original components. Fine stock with sharp contours, 95% original finish, some minor handling marks and a tight hairline on the right side of the fore-end tip. Fine hardware with a nicely toned and untouched age patina. A very nice example of a War of 1812 Period American Secondary Martial flintlock pistol. Replaced wood ramrod. Overall length 15" Price: $2,375.00
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 FINE PAIR OF SILVER MOUNTED QUEEN ANN PISTOLS, by DAVID WYNN ca. 1720s: In overall very fine original flintlock condition. The round, 5", cannon-form, turn-off, smoothbore, .50 caliber, blued (15%-25%) steel barrels with baluster-turned breeches and scroll-engraved tangs: marked with two (2) pre-1740 London Gunmakers Company proof marks and with a Crown/G barrel-marking. Full-sidelock, original flintlock mechanisms with double-thread border engravings and matching gooseneck hammers: engraved under the bridle-less powder-pans, with "Wynn" signatures. David Wynn of London, UK was a noted early 18th century London 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, silver Mounts: etched and embossed vine scroll, silver sideplates. Bulbous, embossed and engraved, silver butt-caps with acanthus-leaf rear finials and finely etched borders. Early form iron trigger-guards with lightly engraved bows and trefoil finials. Early form, molded and carved burl walnut, Queen Ann 1/2 stocks with straight grips and bulbous butts. Relief carved teardrops around the locks and the sideplates: the barrel tangs with raised leaf aprons. In overall very fine original flintlock condition. The barrels with sharp contours, fine bores and some light patches of discoloration/wear: clear proof-marks. The lock/mechanisms with matching smooth surfaces. Very Fine walnut grips with 90% finish, sharp contours and some minor handling marks and tight hairlines/repairs. A very nice "Belt" size Pair of Silver Mounted English Breech-loading Flintlock pistols, by an esteemed early 18th century London Gunsmith, ca. 1720s. Overall length, 9 1/2". Price: SOLD
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: $1,575.00
A VERY FINE & UNTOUCHED MID 18TH CENTURY GERMAN ALL-STEEL FLINTLOCK TINDERLIGHTER W/ CANDLE HOLDER, ca. 1750-1760: : In overall very fine untouched condition. The exposed flintlock mechanism with offset hammer notched at its base to accept the sear/trigger. Exposed frizzen spring, mounted at the front end of the frame; and the frizzen with a faceted back. The opposite side of the frame with a hinged tinderbox with its original latch/knob and compartment-door: also equipped with its original iron candle holder. The underside of the frame with its pair of forked wrought iron legs. Integrally forged steel grip with a bulbous ball-type butt. In overall very fine untouched condition with smooth steel surfaces, a fine untouched gray-brown age patina and some patches of light discoloration. Original components and in mechanically functional order. A very nice example of an 18th century All-Steel Flintlock Tinderlighter, ca. 1750s. For a similar example, please see Neumann & Kravic's: "Collector's Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution", pg. 263.Overall length: 8". Price: $2,250.00
A VERY 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+ & UNTOUCHED COLONIAL/F & I WAR PERIOD SILVER MOUNTED "QUEEN ANN" TURNOFF OFFICER'S PISTOL, by N. TREVEY, ca. 1730s-1740: In overall very good+ original flintlock condition. Cannon form, turnoff, .60 caliber, smoothbore, 7" iron barrel with a rich chocolate-brown age patina, smooth surfaces, a "NT" maker's mark and two (2) London Gunmaker Co. proof marks, on the left side of the baluster-turned breech. Molded and simply carved, English walnut, half stock of classic Queen Ann design, having a well pronounced bulbous pommel and simple raised carvings around the lock and sideplate mortises. In very good+ near fine untouched condition with sharp contours, smooth surfaces, some minor shrinkage, scattered light handling marks, and 90%+ finish. Classic Georgian Period etched and embossed silver mounts: a grotesque, pug's-face, mask-type butt-cap; a vacant shield-type wrist-escutcheon with raised/embossed rococo finials and a martial-theme sideplate with a deeply embossed stand of arms with flags, cannon, armour, etc. Original iron trigger-guard with a fluted bow, untouched brown surfaces and an acorn forward finial. In original flintlock configuration with a full sidelock "Queen Ann"-type mechanism: rounded gooseneck hammer with thread-engraved borders and its matching frizzen. The rounded Lockplate with matching surfaces and a "NAT. TREVEY" maker's signature, under the bridle-less powder-pan. Nathaniel Trevey of London, UK was apprenticed to John Sibley, in 1703 and is recorded working 1716-1754. (please see H. L. Blackmore's: "Gunmakers of London", pg. 192). In very good+, original flintlock condition, the barrel and lock with a smooth, deeply toned, brown age-patina. Fine mounts with a silver-gray patina and some expected light tarnish. An untouched lock with its original components: a slightly worn tumbler, as will not always "hold". A nice example of an untouched Silver Mounted English "Queen Ann" Officer's Pistol, ca. 1730s-1740. Made by a recorded London Gunsmith who had a contract with the Board of Ordnance, 1743-1749. Overall length 13". Price: $4,250.00
A FINE REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD REGULATION-PATTERN HIGHLAND ALL-STEEL FLINTLOCK BELT PISTOL, by BISSELL, ca. 1770s: In overall fine original flintlock condition. Round, ringed, iron, .65 caliber, 8 1/2", smoothbore barrel: the top with a "243/41" unit number or police registration number. Lightly engraved, "Highland-type" flintlock mechanism with all original components, a bridle-less powder-pan an arrowhead finial frizzen-spring and gooseneck hammer: clearly signed with a "BISSELL" maker's signature. Isaac Bissell of Birmingham & London, UK was a known maker of "Scottish" type belt pistols for the British Board of Ordnance, ca. 1770s. Brazed iron fullstock of Regulation Highland form, with a plain ram's-horn butt, fitted with its original vent pick and adorned with engraved floral lozenges: iron belt-hook. Some minor surface imperfections/laminations and traces of an etched "N./8?" marking, on its wrist. In overall fine original flintlock condition. The lock, stock and barrel with matching, lightly toned, steel-gray surfaces with evidence of light cleaning. The lock in functional order with its original components and a fine touch-hole. Original iron ramrod with button-head tip: marked with a "41". A very nice and authentic, Revolutionary War Period, All-Steel Belt "Scottish" Highland Pistol, ca. 1770s. The type of "Ordnance" Pistol carried by both regular troops of the various Highland Regiments. For a similar example, please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution", pg. 244. Overall length, 13". Price: SOLD
A VERY GOOD+ UNTOUCHED 18TH CENTURY FRENCH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, ca. 1730s: In overall very good+ untouched original flintlock condition with a finely carved walnut fullstock and full engraved-steel mounts (some wear). The barrel and lock with lightly etched and engraved steel surfaces, en suite. Smoothbore, .63 caliber, 11 7/8", octagonal to round, iron barrel with a lightly engraved breech (worn) and its original raised muzzle-ring. Retains a fine touch hole with some wear and light pitting overall. Very good+ contours with a good bore and some light wear and discoloration/pitting. Molded and carved, dark walnut fullstock with simple moldings around the mounts. Of classic early to mid 18th century form with an elongated grip and a pronounced bulbous butt. Retains 85% finish with some scattered handling marks and light signs of use: sharp contours and a horn muzzle-cap with some minor chips. Nicely engraved, full sidelock, flintlock Mechanism with a rounded lockplate and matching, gooseneck hammer of early French design with a banana-form lockplate with engraved borders and a "A Paris" address. In mechanically functional order with scattered pitting, some light wear and discoloration: the forward sidebolt associated. Fine quality engraved Steel mounts. The trigger-guard with an embossed urn-type finial and a sculpted bow. The Stirrup-type butt-cap with engraved side-panels and a rounded/turned pommel. Sculpted and chiseled, rifle-type sideplate with etched and chased borders. Two baluster-turned ramrod pipes and an embossed and engraved shield-type wrist escutcheon. Complete with an associated, plain, wooden ramrod. A very nice quality example of a French & Indian War Period French Flintlock Holster Pistol, ca. 1730s. Overall Length, 19 1/4". Price: SOLD
	A VERY GOOD REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD REGULATION PATTERN 1742 POTZDAM MAGAZ PRUSSIAN FLINTLOCK PISTOL, ca. 1740s: In overall very good original flintlock condition. Round, sighted, smoothbore, .69 caliber, iron, pin-fastened, 14 1/2" barrel with a baluster-turned breech and smooth steel-gray surfaces with light scattered discoloration and fine scattered pitting. In original flintlock configuration with a classic, German, deeply Beveled, banana-form lock with matching gooseneck hammer. Clearly marked on the lockplate with a "POTZDAM MAGAZ" Arsenal marking and with a "SOAD" maker's signature, on the bottom edge of lockplate-bevel. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and frizzen-spring: the bridle-less powder-pan with and touch-hole with a working-life forge lining. The surfaces with a smooth gunmetal-gray age patina, some light scattered pitting and a small chip, at the tail of lock. Molded and relief carved, regulation form, Patten/Model 1742, walnut fullstock with pronounced raised teardrops behind the lock, sideplate and barrel tang. Very good stock with untouched sharp carvings, smooth surfaces, some minor old repairs, chips at the lock-mortise, 75% finish and the expected handling marks and wear, from use. Regulation-type brass furniture: a flat three (3) screw sideplate, two (2) barrel-form ramrod pipes, a sheet-brass fore-end band (minor old damages/repair), a long stirrup butt-cap with iron lanyard & ring, the trigger-guard with pointed and faceted finials and the large oval wrist escutcheon with a clear Crown/"FR" Royal cypher for the famed King, "Frederick the Great", of Prussia. In overall very good original flintlock condition. The barrel with smooth steel surfaces and generally sharp contours: original brass "blade" fore-sight. Very good walnut fullstock of classic Germanic form with fine quality deep relief carving around the mounts and along fore-stock. Very good lock with smooth and untouched, gunmetal gray, steel surfaces: in mechanically functional order. The furniture with a pleasing, untouched, mustard age patina with a clearly marked wrist escutcheon. Old, possibly working-life, wooden ramrod. A very nice example of these distinct Revolutionary War Period "Hessian" Pistols, ca. 1770. For a similar-type example, please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution", pg. 262. Overall length, 22 1/4". Price: $5,950.00
	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 VERY RARE BREECH-LOADING REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD FRENCH FLINTLOCK NAVAL OFFICER'S FLARE/PRYOTECHNIC PISTOL, ca. 1760-1770: In overall fine original flintlock condition. The cannon-form, Blunderbuss-type, sliding, 7", flared, 90+ caliber, brass fore-barrel with smooth rounded surfaces and two (2) baluster turnings, at the muzzle. Breech loading -- with the sliding, outer barrel "sleeve" under-mounted with its locking stud and cut with large opening for loading with powder and a Paper signal Flare. The rear section of the breech with a chamfered, iron, inner "sleeve"/powder-chamber with a matching touch-hole, an untouched age patina with the expected pitting and light wear: brass barrel-tang. Molded and finely relief carved walnut fullstock with a classic French/Germanic curved grip with a hooked butt. Chiseled flintlock mechanism with a working-life replaced French gooseneck hammer and an extensively chiseled lockplate with relief snake-head vine tendrils the frizzen-back and powder-pan bridle, en suite. High quality, chased, engraved and embossed Gilt-Bronze mounts: the pin-fastened trigger-guard with an etched and embossed, urn-type, forward finial with a grotesque mask base and an acanthus leaf spray: the bow with a finely embossed reclining figure of the god Mars, atop a stand of arms & cannons. Matching, embossed and chased, gilt, grotesque mask butt-cap with a deep relief-chiseled mask and screw-fastened, long top finial with stands of Arms and Classical figures: the figures bordered by Snaked-head Vine Tendrils, en suite with the lock. A somewhat crudely replaced, plain, pierced, Rifle-type, flat, copper-alloy sideplate. Made with no provision for a ramrod, as is a Breechloader. In overall fine, original flintlock condition. The barrel(s) with smooth, steel gray iron and brass-toned surfaces, some expected light scattered discoloration/surface nicks and light wear overall: the breech with matching surfaces and an untouched age-patina. Very good lock with dark steel-gray surfaces and in functional order: the mainspring a somewhat weak replacement. Fine stock with sharp contours, quality relief carvings around the lock and sideplate mortises, the mounts and at the barrel tang: various repairs, fills and repaired chips. Retains 75%+ finish with smooth surfaces, some handling marks and wear. Very fine mounts with sharply embossed details, fine quality casting and a pleasing age-patina: retain 45% gilt finish. A very unusual and rare example of fine quality Breech-Loading Gilt Mounted French Naval Officer's Flare Pistol, from the "Ancien Regime". In original flintlock condition and dates to, ca. 1760s. Overall length, 14" (when extended) & 13" (when closed). Price: $3,775.00
	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: $3,175.00
	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 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: $3,375.00
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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