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1821 DATED INK ON PARCHMENT MAP OF SAILING ROUTE FROM JAMAICA TO NANTUCKET.

Lot # 1026 (Sale Order: 26 of 159)      

Framed and matted parchment map. Site 12" x 15". Overall 16 1/2" x 2- 1/2". Appears to be for the Brig Ablius, possibly a whaling vessel, bound for Jamaica with five minute drawings of the ship and its routes. The map shows the eastern coast of the United States. There are also simple sketches of lighthouses and a compass. Some of the places depicted and mentioned include: Sandy Hook, New York City, Nantucket Island, Cape Charles, Cape Henry, Chesapeake Bay, Cape Hateras, Charleston, Cape Canaveral, Cuba, Jamaica, and Antiqua. CONDITION: Very good with some minor age spotting. Fold lines with one area of loss in the center. DRG
Framed and matted parchment map. Site 12" x 15". Overall 16 1/2" x 2- 1/2". Appears to be for the Brig Ablius, possibly a whaling vessel, bound for Jamaica with five minu...morete drawings of the ship and its routes. The map shows the eastern coast of the United States. There are also simple sketches of lighthouses and a compass. Some of the places depicted and mentioned include: Sandy Hook, New York City, Nantucket Island, Cape Charles, Cape Henry, Chesapeake Bay, Cape Hateras, Charleston, Cape Canaveral, Cuba, Jamaica, and Antiqua. CONDITION: Very good with some minor age spotting. Fold lines with one area of loss in the center. DRG

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EARLY INLAID 19TH CENTURY NAVAL OR CAMPAIGN TELESCOPING ROLL TOP DESK.

Lot # 1027 (Sale Order: 27 of 159)      

First half of the 19th century; China/England. Rosewood or possibly huanghuali. Made for British sea captains and military officer's in the field. Brass bound around the outer edges with recessed brass pulls. This rare example with barrel roll top opening to reveal a fitted expanding cabinet in front of a campaign style sloping lid opening to a green baize lined writing surface with pen tray and ink compartments. The writing surface is hinged and opening to an open well all over a single long drawer with campaign style brass hardware. The roll section is released and opened when the central drawer is opened, thus revealing the fitted cabinet component of the desk which lifts upward from the desk interior. The spring loaded stops become the equivalent of a secretary. This unit with bowed top lidded compartments and campaign handles fitted with additional ink wells and a pop-up ebony straight edge for charting maps. The dome lid compartments above a central prospect door flanked by pigeonholes above a row of small stationery drawers all with original turned ivory knobs. Lid has an unengraved brass inscription plaque. The central door inlaid with a small mariner’s compass within a string inlaid border. Beneath the pull handle of the lid, there is a stamped Chinese character. SIZE: 11 1/2" H x 26" W x 19 1/2" D. CONDITION: Very good, as refinished. Desk is completely functional. Very good structural condition. There are some horizontal age cracks across the lid and inlay shows some minor cracks. Original green writing surface shows fading, some moth holes, and some staining. A very attractive campaign desk. DMG
First half of the 19th century; China/England. Rosewood or possibly huanghuali. Made for British sea captains and military officer's in the field. Brass bound around the ...moreouter edges with recessed brass pulls. This rare example with barrel roll top opening to reveal a fitted expanding cabinet in front of a campaign style sloping lid opening to a green baize lined writing surface with pen tray and ink compartments. The writing surface is hinged and opening to an open well all over a single long drawer with campaign style brass hardware. The roll section is released and opened when the central drawer is opened, thus revealing the fitted cabinet component of the desk which lifts upward from the desk interior. The spring loaded stops become the equivalent of a secretary. This unit with bowed top lidded compartments and campaign handles fitted with additional ink wells and a pop-up ebony straight edge for charting maps. The dome lid compartments above a central prospect door flanked by pigeonholes above a row of small stationery drawers all with original turned ivory knobs. Lid has an unengraved brass inscription plaque. The central door inlaid with a small mariner’s compass within a string inlaid border. Beneath the pull handle of the lid, there is a stamped Chinese character. SIZE: 11 1/2" H x 26" W x 19 1/2" D. CONDITION: Very good, as refinished. Desk is completely functional. Very good structural condition. There are some horizontal age cracks across the lid and inlay shows some minor cracks. Original green writing surface shows fading, some moth holes, and some staining. A very attractive campaign desk. DMG

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LOT OF 2: 18TH CENTURY TRUNK AND CENTENNIAL CONTINENTAL UNIFORM.

Lot # 1028 (Sale Order: 28 of 159)      

Lot consists of: A) Large leather covered officer's trunk, measures 26" L x 19" D x 18 1/2" H. Domed top with leather cover, brass mounting and tack decoration. It also has an attractive brass lock and Chippendale batwing brass carrying handles on both sides. The oval escutcheon on the top has a faint inscription. Interior has its original paper lining. CONDITION: Exterior shows several losses to dry leather covering due to apparent heat. Interior shows deterioration. B) Continental Army Officer's Uniform, probably centennial with brass buttons. Marked "Joseph C. Fischer & Son/Manufacturers of Costumes / New York 181 West 49th St./Philadelphia, 233 8th & 9th St.". CONDITION: Exhibits fading, some moth holes, staining on the buff trim and discoloration to the blue body. Both of these items are fantastic for a Revolutionary War display. DRG
Lot consists of: A) Large leather covered officer's trunk, measures 26" L x 19" D x 18 1/2" H. Domed top with leather cover, brass mounting and tack decoration. It also h...moreas an attractive brass lock and Chippendale batwing brass carrying handles on both sides. The oval escutcheon on the top has a faint inscription. Interior has its original paper lining. CONDITION: Exterior shows several losses to dry leather covering due to apparent heat. Interior shows deterioration. B) Continental Army Officer's Uniform, probably centennial with brass buttons. Marked "Joseph C. Fischer & Son/Manufacturers of Costumes / New York 181 West 49th St./Philadelphia, 233 8th & 9th St.". CONDITION: Exhibits fading, some moth holes, staining on the buff trim and discoloration to the blue body. Both of these items are fantastic for a Revolutionary War display. DRG

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LOT OF 5: EARLY AMERICAN AND BRITISH SOCKET BAYONETS.

Lot # 1029 (Sale Order: 29 of 159)      

Lot consists of: A) British style bayonet stamped "H" on top of blade, possibly for Hunter of Rappahannock Forge. Socket marked with "4" and "69". CONDITION: Retains a spotted brown patina. B) American socket bayonet. CONDITION: Retains a dark brown patina, blade shows minor bending and socket has been altered. C) Early British bayonet with scabbard. CONDITION: Retains a heavy brown patina with heavy pitting. Scabbard shows some losses and flaking. D) Unusual British socket bayonet with "crown/6" stamped on blade and a black leather scabbard with brass mounts. Unusual ring with protrusion on top of socket. CONDITION: Retains a light brown patina. Excellent markings. Scabbard good with slightly loose stitching. D) Fusil bayonet with scabbard, possibly French. CONDITION: Heavy brown patina, scabbard appears to be later. A nice grouping of early bayonets. DMG
Lot consists of: A) British style bayonet stamped "H" on top of blade, possibly for Hunter of Rappahannock Forge. Socket marked with "4" and "69". CONDITION: Retains a sp...moreotted brown patina. B) American socket bayonet. CONDITION: Retains a dark brown patina, blade shows minor bending and socket has been altered. C) Early British bayonet with scabbard. CONDITION: Retains a heavy brown patina with heavy pitting. Scabbard shows some losses and flaking. D) Unusual British socket bayonet with "crown/6" stamped on blade and a black leather scabbard with brass mounts. Unusual ring with protrusion on top of socket. CONDITION: Retains a light brown patina. Excellent markings. Scabbard good with slightly loose stitching. D) Fusil bayonet with scabbard, possibly French. CONDITION: Heavy brown patina, scabbard appears to be later. A nice grouping of early bayonets. DMG

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RARE AMERICAN LOYALIST CAVALRY SABER BY JAMES POTTER.

Lot # 1030 (Sale Order: 30 of 159)      

This is a scarce and well documented sword made by James Potter between 1779 - 1781 in New York City. After the Battle of Long Island among others and for the majority of the war, the city was under British control. Potter produced his swords at Maiden Lane, Manhattan for the British Inspector General of Provincial Forces. They were distributed to various Loyalist Dragoon troops. Units including the Queen's American Rangers (Simcoe's) and the British Legion (Tarleton's) are believed to have used Potter swords. Blade length is 34 7/8". 1 5/8" wide at hilt. The blade is marked "POTTER" just below the hilt. Like all of his swords, it is flat and single-edged. The hilt is 7" in length. The iron guard is the typical four-slot stirrup hilt that is usually encountered. This hilt also displays the usual high-domed pommel encountered on Potter's swords. It has a spiraling wooden grip with two very small pieces of its original black leather wrap surviving. There is slight evidence of a brass wire rope protruding from the ferrule at the guard. CONDITION: Good, as described. The blade has some evidence of period sharpening. The blade retains a mottled pewter grey patina, with some pitting. The hilt exhibits a dark untouched patina with consistent pitting of various degrees. There is a 1/8" crack that runs through the entire length of its wooden grip from the pommel to the guard, as can be found on almost all authentic examples and is due to shrinkage. Potter's swords were also highly sought after by American Dragoons and Cavalry during the Revolutionary War. REFERENCE: Erik Goldstein "The Truth Behind The Revolutionary War's Ultimate Sword", "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann, No. 166.SS. DRG Blade Length: 34 - 7/8" Overall Length: 42"
This is a scarce and well documented sword made by James Potter between 1779 - 1781 in New York City. After the Battle of Long Island among others and for the majority of...more the war, the city was under British control. Potter produced his swords at Maiden Lane, Manhattan for the British Inspector General of Provincial Forces. They were distributed to various Loyalist Dragoon troops. Units including the Queen's American Rangers (Simcoe's) and the British Legion (Tarleton's) are believed to have used Potter swords. Blade length is 34 7/8". 1 5/8" wide at hilt. The blade is marked "POTTER" just below the hilt. Like all of his swords, it is flat and single-edged. The hilt is 7" in length. The iron guard is the typical four-slot stirrup hilt that is usually encountered. This hilt also displays the usual high-domed pommel encountered on Potter's swords. It has a spiraling wooden grip with two very small pieces of its original black leather wrap surviving. There is slight evidence of a brass wire rope protruding from the ferrule at the guard. CONDITION: Good, as described. The blade has some evidence of period sharpening. The blade retains a mottled pewter grey patina, with some pitting. The hilt exhibits a dark untouched patina with consistent pitting of various degrees. There is a 1/8" crack that runs through the entire length of its wooden grip from the pommel to the guard, as can be found on almost all authentic examples and is due to shrinkage. Potter's swords were also highly sought after by American Dragoons and Cavalry during the Revolutionary War. REFERENCE: Erik Goldstein "The Truth Behind The Revolutionary War's Ultimate Sword", "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann, No. 166.SS. DRG Blade Length: 34 - 7/8" Overall Length: 42"

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1742 DATED AMERICAN "MONKEY POMMEL" REVOLUTIONARY WAR SWORD.

Lot # 1031 (Sale Order: 31 of 159)      

The late William Guthman wrote an article for "Man At Arms" magazine (September-October 1982) noting that three swords of this form were found in an attic in Maine. Guthman said that they were made in Eliot, just across the river from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Bill and many others have referred to this type as a monkey hilt, although it is more likely that these are lion head pommels. The sword has a slightly curved, single edged, trade blade with a single partial on the top on each side. Both sides are dated 1742 and have an engraved running fox. The sword has a brass classic four slot guard and a simplified lion's head pommel with some engraved details and an integral ball shaped capstan. The cherry grip has a brass ferrule at both ends. For an example of another nearly identical hilt see plate plate 336.S on page 173 of "Swords & Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. This is a very desirable form of an colonial American short saber. CONDITION: As found and untouched in "attic" condition. Blade retains a spotted grey patina with some areas of heavier patina. Cutting edge shows a few nicks. Hilt retains a dark patina and shows some light wear and scattered marks. Pin holding knucklebow to pommel is broken and absent; copper wire currently secures them together. Grip is excellent with a few minor marks. Hilt and blade are tight. DMG This sword is illustrated and discussed on pp. 62-63 of "For Liberty I Live. by Al Benting" Blade Length: 28" Overall Length: 34"
The late William Guthman wrote an article for "Man At Arms" magazine (September-October 1982) noting that three swords of this form were found in an attic in Maine. Guthm...morean said that they were made in Eliot, just across the river from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Bill and many others have referred to this type as a monkey hilt, although it is more likely that these are lion head pommels. The sword has a slightly curved, single edged, trade blade with a single partial on the top on each side. Both sides are dated 1742 and have an engraved running fox. The sword has a brass classic four slot guard and a simplified lion's head pommel with some engraved details and an integral ball shaped capstan. The cherry grip has a brass ferrule at both ends. For an example of another nearly identical hilt see plate plate 336.S on page 173 of "Swords & Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. This is a very desirable form of an colonial American short saber. CONDITION: As found and untouched in "attic" condition. Blade retains a spotted grey patina with some areas of heavier patina. Cutting edge shows a few nicks. Hilt retains a dark patina and shows some light wear and scattered marks. Pin holding knucklebow to pommel is broken and absent; copper wire currently secures them together. Grip is excellent with a few minor marks. Hilt and blade are tight. DMG This sword is illustrated and discussed on pp. 62-63 of "For Liberty I Live. by Al Benting" Blade Length: 28" Overall Length: 34"

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AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR CAVALRY SABER WITH HARVEY MARKED BLADE.

Lot # 1032 (Sale Order: 32 of 159)      

For a similar example, see plate 319.S on page 168 of "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. The sword is probably New England c. 1775-1780. The early single edged blade is nearly straight and measures 32 1/2" with a single fuller along the top on both sides. Both sides have a stamped running fox marked "HARVEY" in the center of the body. The large brass four slot guard has a stirrup hilt with integral ring at the flat pommel. The deeply fluted cherry grip is highlighted with a single strand of brass wire. There is a large brass ferrule at the base. CONDITION: Blade retains a grey surface with scattered minor "battle nicks" to cutting edge. Markings show some wear. Hilt retains a pleasing dark mustard patina with some scattered marks from use and a non structural crack at front of knucklbow. Grip very good with a hairline age crack on both sides. Pommel is undisturbed and hilt is slightly loose to blade. A very attractive American made Revolutionary War cavalry saber. DMG Blade Length: 32 - 3/8" Overall Length: 37 - 3/4"
For a similar example, see plate 319.S on page 168 of "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. The sword is probably New England c. 1775-1780....more The early single edged blade is nearly straight and measures 32 1/2" with a single fuller along the top on both sides. Both sides have a stamped running fox marked "HARVEY" in the center of the body. The large brass four slot guard has a stirrup hilt with integral ring at the flat pommel. The deeply fluted cherry grip is highlighted with a single strand of brass wire. There is a large brass ferrule at the base. CONDITION: Blade retains a grey surface with scattered minor "battle nicks" to cutting edge. Markings show some wear. Hilt retains a pleasing dark mustard patina with some scattered marks from use and a non structural crack at front of knucklbow. Grip very good with a hairline age crack on both sides. Pommel is undisturbed and hilt is slightly loose to blade. A very attractive American made Revolutionary War cavalry saber. DMG Blade Length: 32 - 3/8" Overall Length: 37 - 3/4"

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LOT OF 2: REVOLUTIONARY WAR DUTCH INFANTRY HANGER AND AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD NAVAL CUTLAS

Lot # 1033 (Sale Order: 33 of 159)      

Lot consists of: A) Revolutionary War Dutch Infantry Hanger. For an identical example, see plate 48.S on page 77 of "Swords & Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. The slightly curved, single-edged blade has a partial fuller on each side. The brass guard has two counter branches on the right side. Knucklebow attaches to pommel with a screw. Brass backstrap and leather wrapped grip with twisted brass wire accents. CONDITION: Blade retains a mottled grey patina with some period sharpening and nicks to cutting edge. Brass retains a dark mustard patina. Top branch is absent and break is worn smooth from age. Grip shows some minor losses to leather. B) Early American Naval Cutlass. For a similar example with the same hilt; see plate 369.S on page 184 of "Swords & Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. The tapered slightly curved American blade is unfullered. The iron hilt has a round counterguard with a "D"-shaped knucklebow. The wooden grip has two incised lines in the center. CONDITION: "As found" and untouched. Blade retains a dark heavy patina and shows some nicks to edge. Hand-forged iron hilt retains a dark heavy patina. Curled quillon was broken off during period of use. Grip shows scattered marks and has a dry surface; slightly loose. A nice lot of Revolutionary War swords. DMG Blade Length: (A) 27 - 5/8" (B) 25 - 3/4" Overall Length: (A) 31 - 5/8" (B) 30 - 5/8"
Lot consists of: A) Revolutionary War Dutch Infantry Hanger. For an identical example, see plate 48.S on page 77 of "Swords & Blades of the American Revolution" by George...more C. Neumann. The slightly curved, single-edged blade has a partial fuller on each side. The brass guard has two counter branches on the right side. Knucklebow attaches to pommel with a screw. Brass backstrap and leather wrapped grip with twisted brass wire accents. CONDITION: Blade retains a mottled grey patina with some period sharpening and nicks to cutting edge. Brass retains a dark mustard patina. Top branch is absent and break is worn smooth from age. Grip shows some minor losses to leather. B) Early American Naval Cutlass. For a similar example with the same hilt; see plate 369.S on page 184 of "Swords & Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. The tapered slightly curved American blade is unfullered. The iron hilt has a round counterguard with a "D"-shaped knucklebow. The wooden grip has two incised lines in the center. CONDITION: "As found" and untouched. Blade retains a dark heavy patina and shows some nicks to edge. Hand-forged iron hilt retains a dark heavy patina. Curled quillon was broken off during period of use. Grip shows scattered marks and has a dry surface; slightly loose. A nice lot of Revolutionary War swords. DMG Blade Length: (A) 27 - 5/8" (B) 25 - 3/4" Overall Length: (A) 31 - 5/8" (B) 30 - 5/8"

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IMPORTANT SIR WILLIAM PEPPERELL REGIMENT MARKED HANGER, ONLY KNOWN EXAMPLE.

Lot # 1034 (Sale Order: 34 of 159)      

This important sword is the only known complete survivor to exist; it is one of 280 sent to Sir William Pepperell's Regiment in 1754. The hilt is brass and bears a crown on each side of the pommel and the Hanoverian horse on its large, dished, outer guard. There are small traces of gold gilding evident in various recessed parts of the hilt. The dished guard is marked "Sr. W. P. No. 2" below the Hanoverian horse. These swords were marked in America by Sir William Pepperell after they arrived from England. The wooden grip retains two small brass wire tips that are evidence of the wire wrap that once covered it. CONDITION: Very good as described. The brass has a brown, mustard-type patina. The blade has a relatively smooth brown grey patina with some areas of expected light pitting. REFERENCE: "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution", George C. Neumann, page 72, 31.S. A copy of the recent February 2021 article by Erik Goldstein in Man at Arms magazine, Volume 43, No. 1 is included. The article is titled "King's Muskets for the Two American Regiments" on pages 10 to 20; in the article, a sword of this identical pattern dating from 1715 to 1750 is shown, as well as the author's sketch of the markings for Pepperell's Regiment, likely the Grenadier Company, found on sword No. 33. The hilt is from a dismounted sword of this pattern found in a New England attic in the late 19th century. The markings are identical. Erik Goldstein states that these swords with the Regimental markings are only known because of this single example of a detached hilt. DRG Blade Length: 28 - 3/8" Overall Length: 34" Paperwork: Magazine Article
This important sword is the only known complete survivor to exist; it is one of 280 sent to Sir William Pepperell's Regiment in 1754. The hilt is brass and bears a crown ...moreon each side of the pommel and the Hanoverian horse on its large, dished, outer guard. There are small traces of gold gilding evident in various recessed parts of the hilt. The dished guard is marked "Sr. W. P. No. 2" below the Hanoverian horse. These swords were marked in America by Sir William Pepperell after they arrived from England. The wooden grip retains two small brass wire tips that are evidence of the wire wrap that once covered it. CONDITION: Very good as described. The brass has a brown, mustard-type patina. The blade has a relatively smooth brown grey patina with some areas of expected light pitting. REFERENCE: "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution", George C. Neumann, page 72, 31.S. A copy of the recent February 2021 article by Erik Goldstein in Man at Arms magazine, Volume 43, No. 1 is included. The article is titled "King's Muskets for the Two American Regiments" on pages 10 to 20; in the article, a sword of this identical pattern dating from 1715 to 1750 is shown, as well as the author's sketch of the markings for Pepperell's Regiment, likely the Grenadier Company, found on sword No. 33. The hilt is from a dismounted sword of this pattern found in a New England attic in the late 19th century. The markings are identical. Erik Goldstein states that these swords with the Regimental markings are only known because of this single example of a detached hilt. DRG Blade Length: 28 - 3/8" Overall Length: 34" Paperwork: Magazine Article

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AMERICAN HORSEMAN SABER, CIRCA 1775-1790, WITH SCABBARD.

Lot # 1035 (Sale Order: 35 of 159)      

The blade of this Revolutionary War period sword is double fullered and straight in profile. It has some unknown deep stamped maker's marks that are possibly German. The D shaped, rather thin, four slot guard is pinched in 1 1/2" from the top. It has a semi domed pommel cap that is mounted with a capstan. Its wooden grip is cracked and is missing its leather wrapping. Accompanied by a leather scabbard that is 32" in length and in as found condition, 2" steel throat with a stud and two 3/4" leather straps, one with a ring for suspension. CONDITION: Good as described, with all metal surfaces having a vintage nickel plated coating that is deteriorating at various places. REFERENCE: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution", George C. Neumann, page 359, 168ss. DRG Blade Length: 33 - 1/4" Overall Length: 39 - 1/2"
The blade of this Revolutionary War period sword is double fullered and straight in profile. It has some unknown deep stamped maker's marks that are possibly German. The ...moreD shaped, rather thin, four slot guard is pinched in 1 1/2" from the top. It has a semi domed pommel cap that is mounted with a capstan. Its wooden grip is cracked and is missing its leather wrapping. Accompanied by a leather scabbard that is 32" in length and in as found condition, 2" steel throat with a stud and two 3/4" leather straps, one with a ring for suspension. CONDITION: Good as described, with all metal surfaces having a vintage nickel plated coating that is deteriorating at various places. REFERENCE: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution", George C. Neumann, page 359, 168ss. DRG Blade Length: 33 - 1/4" Overall Length: 39 - 1/2"

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EXTREMELY RARE “GRENADIER OF VIRGINIA” SABER WITH SCABBARD, REVOLUTIONARY WAR.

Lot # 1036 (Sale Order: 36 of 159)      

This rare example of the Grenadier of Virginia saber is 32" long overall and has an unfullered hatchet point blade 26 1/8" long by 1 5/8" wide at ricasso that is unique to this particular pattern. The spine of the blade is inscribed "Klingenthal" and most of the inscription is still partially visible. On both sides of the blade there are still portions of the panoplies of arms visible. The stirrup hilt was cast in two pieces and is similar to that found on the French M1767 briquet, but more robust in size. It is possible that this saber was one of those sent by the state of Virginia to arm the troops of George Rogers Clark’s Illinois Regiment in 1782. These sabers were originally made at the Klingenthal Arsenal in France under a contract with the state of Virginia in 1778. Many of these Virginia grenadier sabers, which had a unique hatchet-shaped blade, were issued out to armed volunteer cavalry during the invasion of the state in 1780. Others were given to commissioned officers of the Virginia Continental and state regulars in 1780-1781. Some also had post war usage during both the War of 1812 and Civil War. During the Battle of Guilford Court House on March 15, 1781, the British captured Virginia Major Alexander Stuart. His sword of this pattern is in the Virginia Historical Society Collection. This is perhaps the only known example extant that still has a portion of its original scabbard and two mounts. A 21 1/2" leather fragment accompanies this example, along with center mount and drag, both of iron. A good representative example of one of the rarest and most desirable of all Revolutionary War American edged weapons. CONDITION: Originally, this saber would have had “GRENADIER OF VIRGINA” etched on the obverse face and “LIBERTY OR DEATH” on the reverse, but the saber shows signs of cleaning and use over the years that have nearly removed all traces of the etching on this example. Part of the pre-1783 Klingenthal touchmark (crown over "R") is still visible on the obverse face at ricasso as well as part of the panoply of arms on both sides. The sword obviously hung over a fireplace for quite some time, as the right side of the hilt is black from soot, except for a small section where the hanger was on the guard. The opposite side of the hilt retains a mustard patina with areas of darker patina. Sword apparently was displayed with scabbard, as the portions not covered by the scabbard have a darker patina than the protected areas. The scabbard fragment is heavily crazed, showing some losses and tears. Iron mounts retain a very dark heavy patina. Drag mount is separated at bottom seam and has other cracks and denting. A very rare Revolutionary War sword with an even more scarce partial scabbard. DMG Blade Length: 26 - 3/8" Overall Length: 32" Paperwork: History of French Swords in America
This rare example of the Grenadier of Virginia saber is 32" long overall and has an unfullered hatchet point blade 26 1/8" long by 1 5/8" wide at ricasso that is unique t...moreo this particular pattern. The spine of the blade is inscribed "Klingenthal" and most of the inscription is still partially visible. On both sides of the blade there are still portions of the panoplies of arms visible. The stirrup hilt was cast in two pieces and is similar to that found on the French M1767 briquet, but more robust in size. It is possible that this saber was one of those sent by the state of Virginia to arm the troops of George Rogers Clark’s Illinois Regiment in 1782. These sabers were originally made at the Klingenthal Arsenal in France under a contract with the state of Virginia in 1778. Many of these Virginia grenadier sabers, which had a unique hatchet-shaped blade, were issued out to armed volunteer cavalry during the invasion of the state in 1780. Others were given to commissioned officers of the Virginia Continental and state regulars in 1780-1781. Some also had post war usage during both the War of 1812 and Civil War. During the Battle of Guilford Court House on March 15, 1781, the British captured Virginia Major Alexander Stuart. His sword of this pattern is in the Virginia Historical Society Collection. This is perhaps the only known example extant that still has a portion of its original scabbard and two mounts. A 21 1/2" leather fragment accompanies this example, along with center mount and drag, both of iron. A good representative example of one of the rarest and most desirable of all Revolutionary War American edged weapons. CONDITION: Originally, this saber would have had “GRENADIER OF VIRGINA” etched on the obverse face and “LIBERTY OR DEATH” on the reverse, but the saber shows signs of cleaning and use over the years that have nearly removed all traces of the etching on this example. Part of the pre-1783 Klingenthal touchmark (crown over "R") is still visible on the obverse face at ricasso as well as part of the panoply of arms on both sides. The sword obviously hung over a fireplace for quite some time, as the right side of the hilt is black from soot, except for a small section where the hanger was on the guard. The opposite side of the hilt retains a mustard patina with areas of darker patina. Sword apparently was displayed with scabbard, as the portions not covered by the scabbard have a darker patina than the protected areas. The scabbard fragment is heavily crazed, showing some losses and tears. Iron mounts retain a very dark heavy patina. Drag mount is separated at bottom seam and has other cracks and denting. A very rare Revolutionary War sword with an even more scarce partial scabbard. DMG Blade Length: 26 - 3/8" Overall Length: 32" Paperwork: History of French Swords in America

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BRITISH INFANTRY HANGER, CIRCA 1725-1750 .

Lot # 1037 (Sale Order: 37 of 159)      

For an identical example of this pattern, see plate 10.S on page 65 of "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. The slightly curved single fullered blade is stamped on the left side, toward ricasso, with a crown over "1". The brass guard has depressed panels on both sides and a forward turned quillon. Turned ball pommel with tall integral capstan. The wooden grip is wrapped with braided copper wire. CONDITION: Blade retains a light grey patina with scattered areas of pitting and dark spotting. Hilt retails a pleasing mustard patina. An attractive sword that was probably used in both the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War. DMG Blade Length: 27 - 1/2" Overall Length: 33 - 3/8" Paperwork: Book Photocopy
For an identical example of this pattern, see plate 10.S on page 65 of "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. The slightly curved single ful...morelered blade is stamped on the left side, toward ricasso, with a crown over "1". The brass guard has depressed panels on both sides and a forward turned quillon. Turned ball pommel with tall integral capstan. The wooden grip is wrapped with braided copper wire. CONDITION: Blade retains a light grey patina with scattered areas of pitting and dark spotting. Hilt retails a pleasing mustard patina. An attractive sword that was probably used in both the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War. DMG Blade Length: 27 - 1/2" Overall Length: 33 - 3/8" Paperwork: Book Photocopy

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A BRITISH OFFICER’S GILT-MOUNTED DRESS SWORD WITH SCABBARD, 1780-1795.

Lot # 1038 (Sale Order: 38 of 159)      

With tapering, hollow triangular section blade 33-1/2" long, etched with an arm emerging from a cloud, the hand holding a sword and ribbons, the other devices and stylized scrolls. Gilt-hilt with shallow upturned shell guard, crossguard and token pas d’ane rings, knucklebow and urn pommel, the top of the guard and pommel engraved with stylized floral chains, simulated banded and wire-bound grip, in its white leather scabbard with gilded brass throat mount. Smallswords with this early, stylized urn pommel are observed in dated portraits of British military and naval officers from 1779. While the white scabbard may have been a matter of personal taste, some regiments regulated such and it is known that the 10th Foot had white scabbards at least as early as 1775. CONDITION: Very good overall, retaining approximately 85% original gilt; the leather of the scabbard showing some wear and the center mount and drag of scabbard are missing. DMG Blade Length: 33 - 1/2" Overall Length: 40 - 1/4"
With tapering, hollow triangular section blade 33-1/2" long, etched with an arm emerging from a cloud, the hand holding a sword and ribbons, the other devices and stylize...mored scrolls. Gilt-hilt with shallow upturned shell guard, crossguard and token pas d’ane rings, knucklebow and urn pommel, the top of the guard and pommel engraved with stylized floral chains, simulated banded and wire-bound grip, in its white leather scabbard with gilded brass throat mount. Smallswords with this early, stylized urn pommel are observed in dated portraits of British military and naval officers from 1779. While the white scabbard may have been a matter of personal taste, some regiments regulated such and it is known that the 10th Foot had white scabbards at least as early as 1775. CONDITION: Very good overall, retaining approximately 85% original gilt; the leather of the scabbard showing some wear and the center mount and drag of scabbard are missing. DMG Blade Length: 33 - 1/2" Overall Length: 40 - 1/4"

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GILT BRASS GERMAN OFFICER'S SMALL SWORD WITH MILITARY MOTIFS.

Lot # 1039 (Sale Order: 39 of 159)      

This exquisite example dates to the Revolutionary War period. The tapered diamond section double edged blade has a 10" blued section on both sides featuring engraved and gilded designs. Both sides feature a sunburst around a star above a military motif with shields, flags and polearms. The ricasso on each side features a gilt panel with etched floral and foliate motifs. The gilt brass double clamshell guard is chased with high relief scrolls on both sides and extensive star shaped piercings. The sword has two fluted quillons and pas d'ane decorated with chased scrolls on both sides. The knucklebow is also fluted in the center and attached to the fluted ovoid pommel with a screw. The grip is wrapped with heavy braided silver wire, with a gilt brass ferrule at the top and bottom. CONDITION: Very good, overall. Blade retains much original polish with scattered grey spots, tip slightly worn and a few minor nicks to bottom edge. Blued section retains about 80-90% of its original blue; somewhat faded to brown. Generous amounts of original gilt remain. Hilt retains about 85-95% original gilt finish. Hilt is tight to blade. Grip wrap is slightly loose and is original. A very attractive officer's sword with military motifs. DMG Blade Length: 34 - 1/2" Overall Length: 40 - 1/2"
This exquisite example dates to the Revolutionary War period. The tapered diamond section double edged blade has a 10" blued section on both sides featuring engraved and ...moregilded designs. Both sides feature a sunburst around a star above a military motif with shields, flags and polearms. The ricasso on each side features a gilt panel with etched floral and foliate motifs. The gilt brass double clamshell guard is chased with high relief scrolls on both sides and extensive star shaped piercings. The sword has two fluted quillons and pas d'ane decorated with chased scrolls on both sides. The knucklebow is also fluted in the center and attached to the fluted ovoid pommel with a screw. The grip is wrapped with heavy braided silver wire, with a gilt brass ferrule at the top and bottom. CONDITION: Very good, overall. Blade retains much original polish with scattered grey spots, tip slightly worn and a few minor nicks to bottom edge. Blued section retains about 80-90% of its original blue; somewhat faded to brown. Generous amounts of original gilt remain. Hilt retains about 85-95% original gilt finish. Hilt is tight to blade. Grip wrap is slightly loose and is original. A very attractive officer's sword with military motifs. DMG Blade Length: 34 - 1/2" Overall Length: 40 - 1/2"

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(A) RARE HESSIAN "WL" MONOGRAMMED FLINTLOCK MOUNTED JAEGER DRAGOON PISTOL MARKED FOR WILHELM LANGRAV

Lot # 1040 (Sale Order: 40 of 159)      

This example is the only known surviving Hessian pistol baring the monogram of Wilhelm Landgrave VIII, who lived between 1682-1760. He ruled between 1730-1760, was a reagent between 1730-1751, and was landgrave between 1751-1760. There are three known Jaeger rifles bearing Landgrave cyphers. One is in the West Point Museum and the other two are in private collections. These rifles were made by the Pistor family of gunsmiths. These pistols would have been issued to the mounted Jaeger troops that came into West Chester County, New York in September of 1778 and fought in the Battle of Edgar's Lane, where they were defeated by Light Horse Harry Lee. 25 of these mounted Jaegers were killed at Dobb's Ferry. The pistol itself is massive, with an overall length of 21". The round .69 smoothbore barrel measures 13 5/8" in length, with a brass half-moon front sight. On top, toward the breech, is a large engraved intertwined "WL" monogram, signifying ownership by Wilhelm Landgrave of Hesse Province in Cassel, Germany. The early flat banana lockplate only shows one screw behind the cock and has an early faceted unbridled pan. The tail is once again engraved with the "WL" monogram. The pistol features brass military mounts. The sideplate is very reminiscent of the sideplates on the known Revolutionary War and earlier military Jaeger rifles and muskets, bearing Hessian Landgrave monogrammed initials. The sideplate has the early feature of a third screw on the tail at the rear to retain the sideplate when the lock is pulled. The full stirrup pommel cap is faceted, as is the trigger guard, which terminates in an arrow finial on both tangs. The forend has a brass nose band towards the muzzle. The walnut stock shows early German form, and has heavy relief carved tear drops around the barrel tang, lock cavity and sideplate. There is also a relief molding around the ramrod channel. Complete with its original wooden ramrod with brass tip. CONDITION: Completely dry and untouched, in as found attic condition. The barrel retains a dark heavy patina, with scattered marks from use. Monogram is excellent. Lock retains a matching dark patina, with crisp monogram. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration, and functions properly. Brass retains a dark mustard patina, and is unpolished. Stock shows scattered marks from use, along with some wear and bruising along the forend. There is a small crack stemming from the rear lock retaining screw, and a small sliver missing above the lockplate. This is a rare opportunity to own an import and historic, Revolutionary War Hessian military pistol, which is the only example known to exist. PROVENANCE: Ex. Robert Brooker Jr. Collection, Author of "British Military Pistols". DMG Barrel Length: 13 - 5/8" Caliber/Bore: .72 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Hessian Model: Flintlock Dragoon Pistol Serial Number: NSN
This example is the only known surviving Hessian pistol baring the monogram of Wilhelm Landgrave VIII, who lived between 1682-1760. He ruled between 1730-1760, was a reag...moreent between 1730-1751, and was landgrave between 1751-1760. There are three known Jaeger rifles bearing Landgrave cyphers. One is in the West Point Museum and the other two are in private collections. These rifles were made by the Pistor family of gunsmiths. These pistols would have been issued to the mounted Jaeger troops that came into West Chester County, New York in September of 1778 and fought in the Battle of Edgar's Lane, where they were defeated by Light Horse Harry Lee. 25 of these mounted Jaegers were killed at Dobb's Ferry. The pistol itself is massive, with an overall length of 21". The round .69 smoothbore barrel measures 13 5/8" in length, with a brass half-moon front sight. On top, toward the breech, is a large engraved intertwined "WL" monogram, signifying ownership by Wilhelm Landgrave of Hesse Province in Cassel, Germany. The early flat banana lockplate only shows one screw behind the cock and has an early faceted unbridled pan. The tail is once again engraved with the "WL" monogram. The pistol features brass military mounts. The sideplate is very reminiscent of the sideplates on the known Revolutionary War and earlier military Jaeger rifles and muskets, bearing Hessian Landgrave monogrammed initials. The sideplate has the early feature of a third screw on the tail at the rear to retain the sideplate when the lock is pulled. The full stirrup pommel cap is faceted, as is the trigger guard, which terminates in an arrow finial on both tangs. The forend has a brass nose band towards the muzzle. The walnut stock shows early German form, and has heavy relief carved tear drops around the barrel tang, lock cavity and sideplate. There is also a relief molding around the ramrod channel. Complete with its original wooden ramrod with brass tip. CONDITION: Completely dry and untouched, in as found attic condition. The barrel retains a dark heavy patina, with scattered marks from use. Monogram is excellent. Lock retains a matching dark patina, with crisp monogram. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration, and functions properly. Brass retains a dark mustard patina, and is unpolished. Stock shows scattered marks from use, along with some wear and bruising along the forend. There is a small crack stemming from the rear lock retaining screw, and a small sliver missing above the lockplate. This is a rare opportunity to own an import and historic, Revolutionary War Hessian military pistol, which is the only example known to exist. PROVENANCE: Ex. Robert Brooker Jr. Collection, Author of "British Military Pistols". DMG Barrel Length: 13 - 5/8" Caliber/Bore: .72 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Hessian Model: Flintlock Dragoon Pistol Serial Number: NSN

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(A) LOT OF 2: EARLY GERMANIC OR DUTCH FLINTLOCK CAVALRY PISTOLS.

Lot # 1041 (Sale Order: 41 of 159)      

Lot consists of: A) Probably c. 1730. For a nearly identical example, see plate 32.PP on page 263 of "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. The example in this book is an American re-stock in black cherry using Dutch lock, barrel and iron furniture. This example has an iron barrel with a faceted breech section then fading to round. On the left flat, near the breech, there is a "GB" cartouche and "15", tang inscribed "10". The early convex banana lockplate has a makers mark between the frizzen spring "VSS" over a dolphin. Lock features an early unbridled pan and a frizzen spring with long pointed finial. Early iron mounts in the Dutch style, serpentine sideplate stamped "15" as well as left side of pommel cap. Probably stocked in walnut with a blackened finish. Stock carved around lock and sideplate terminating in a teardrop at the back. There is also a relief teardrop carved around barrel tang as well as a relief molding around the ramrod channel on both sides. Stock stamped "15" on left side, above sideplate. Complete with what appears to be its original black wooden ramrod with iron tip. CONDITION: All iron components have been cleaned bright, showing some pitting, dark spots and scattered marks. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and functions well. Stock shows scattered bruising and marks from use. An attractive and early horseman's pistol. B) German Flintlock Cavalry Pistol. Round tapered two-stage barrel is unmarked, front brass half-moon sight. Early faceted lockplate with unbridled faceted pan. Unengraved brass furniture. Walnut stock with wide brass nose band and incised borders terminating in teardrops around lock, sideplate and barrel tang. Ramrod is a modern replacement. CONDITION: Barrel retains a grey patina with scattered areas of heavier patina. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and functions properly. Cock possibly a proper replacement. Brass furniture retains a pleasing dark mustard patina and shows scattered marks from use. Stock shows scattered marks and some chipping around lock. One minor sliver replaced on left side, at muzzle. A nice lot of Germanic Dragoon pistols, both of which could have been used in the American Revolution. DMG Barrel Length: (A) 13 - 1/2" (B) 13" Caliber/Bore: (A) .70 (B) .70 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (A) Unknown (B) Unknown Model: (A) Flintlock (B) Flintlock Serial Number: (A) 15 (B) NSN
Lot consists of: A) Probably c. 1730. For a nearly identical example, see plate 32.PP on page 263 of "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. The...more example in this book is an American re-stock in black cherry using Dutch lock, barrel and iron furniture. This example has an iron barrel with a faceted breech section then fading to round. On the left flat, near the breech, there is a "GB" cartouche and "15", tang inscribed "10". The early convex banana lockplate has a makers mark between the frizzen spring "VSS" over a dolphin. Lock features an early unbridled pan and a frizzen spring with long pointed finial. Early iron mounts in the Dutch style, serpentine sideplate stamped "15" as well as left side of pommel cap. Probably stocked in walnut with a blackened finish. Stock carved around lock and sideplate terminating in a teardrop at the back. There is also a relief teardrop carved around barrel tang as well as a relief molding around the ramrod channel on both sides. Stock stamped "15" on left side, above sideplate. Complete with what appears to be its original black wooden ramrod with iron tip. CONDITION: All iron components have been cleaned bright, showing some pitting, dark spots and scattered marks. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and functions well. Stock shows scattered bruising and marks from use. An attractive and early horseman's pistol. B) German Flintlock Cavalry Pistol. Round tapered two-stage barrel is unmarked, front brass half-moon sight. Early faceted lockplate with unbridled faceted pan. Unengraved brass furniture. Walnut stock with wide brass nose band and incised borders terminating in teardrops around lock, sideplate and barrel tang. Ramrod is a modern replacement. CONDITION: Barrel retains a grey patina with scattered areas of heavier patina. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and functions properly. Cock possibly a proper replacement. Brass furniture retains a pleasing dark mustard patina and shows scattered marks from use. Stock shows scattered marks and some chipping around lock. One minor sliver replaced on left side, at muzzle. A nice lot of Germanic Dragoon pistols, both of which could have been used in the American Revolution. DMG Barrel Length: (A) 13 - 1/2" (B) 13" Caliber/Bore: (A) .70 (B) .70 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (A) Unknown (B) Unknown Model: (A) Flintlock (B) Flintlock Serial Number: (A) 15 (B) NSN

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(A) PERIOD RESTOCKED FRENCH MODEL 1733 FLINTLOCK DRAGOON OR CAVALRY PISTOL.

Lot # 1042 (Sale Order: 42 of 159)      

For an unaltered example, see 21.PP on page 252 of "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. This example has been restocked during the period of use, in addition to a swivel being added to secure the ramrod in place. It is unknown whether this is a French or American alteration. The tapered round barrel features a facetted breech section with an indistinct makers mark on the left flat towards the breech. The flat lockplate has beveled edges and molding at the tail. In the center there is a stamped crown over "SE" for St. Etienne, as well as the maker's name "TOURION". The brass furniture is all from the original French Model 1733 pistol with some minor modifications including shortening of the grip straps of the pommel cap, as well as shortening the rear tang of the trigger guard. Fortunately, this pistol has its original iron belt hook which is missing on almost every example encountered. The partially figured walnut stock has carved panels around the lock and sideplate. CONDITION: Barrel has been cleaned at some time and appears to have an old coat of yellowing lacquer, showing some light pitting overall. Lock is excellent, with excellent markings and is its original flintlock configuration, having a strong mechanism. Lock has a matching surface to the barrel, but with less pitting. Brass mounts retain an unpolished pleasing dark mustard patina and also appear to be coated with a protective finish. Stock is very good showing a small repair on the left side at the tip of the forend and a repaired crack on the right side. This is a scarce and historic pistol, probably used in America during the Revolutionary War. DMG Barrel Length: 12 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .69 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: French Model: 1733 Dragoon Serial Number: NSN
For an unaltered example, see 21.PP on page 252 of "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. This example has been restocked during the period of ...moreuse, in addition to a swivel being added to secure the ramrod in place. It is unknown whether this is a French or American alteration. The tapered round barrel features a facetted breech section with an indistinct makers mark on the left flat towards the breech. The flat lockplate has beveled edges and molding at the tail. In the center there is a stamped crown over "SE" for St. Etienne, as well as the maker's name "TOURION". The brass furniture is all from the original French Model 1733 pistol with some minor modifications including shortening of the grip straps of the pommel cap, as well as shortening the rear tang of the trigger guard. Fortunately, this pistol has its original iron belt hook which is missing on almost every example encountered. The partially figured walnut stock has carved panels around the lock and sideplate. CONDITION: Barrel has been cleaned at some time and appears to have an old coat of yellowing lacquer, showing some light pitting overall. Lock is excellent, with excellent markings and is its original flintlock configuration, having a strong mechanism. Lock has a matching surface to the barrel, but with less pitting. Brass mounts retain an unpolished pleasing dark mustard patina and also appear to be coated with a protective finish. Stock is very good showing a small repair on the left side at the tip of the forend and a repaired crack on the right side. This is a scarce and historic pistol, probably used in America during the Revolutionary War. DMG Barrel Length: 12 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .69 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: French Model: 1733 Dragoon Serial Number: NSN

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(A) LOT OF TWO DUTCH AND FRENCH FLINTLOCK PISTOLS.

Lot # 1043 (Sale Order: 43 of 159)      

Lot consists of: A) Early French Flintlock Officer's Holster Pistol by Mazad Layne A Tule. Unmarked, tapered iron two-stage barrel. Convex lockplate marked in center "MAZAD/LAYNE/ A TVLE" and featuring an engraved serpent at the tail. Early unbridled pan. Chased brass mounts in the early 18th century style. Grotesque mask pommel cap. Slender walnut stock with relief moldings and designs around lock, sideplate and barrel tang. CONDITION: Barrel retains a mottled grey patina with some scattered spotting. Lock retains a lightly pitted grey patina, is in its original its original flintlock configuration and functions properly. Brass furniture retains a dark mustard patina showing wear and scattered marks, pommel cap stirrup is cracked. Pommel cap shows some denting and minor cracking. Stock shows scattered areas of chipping around lock and barrel pins, otherwise good, showing wear and scattered marks. B) Dutch Flintlock Pistol with Serpent Sideplate. This pistol, shortened during its period of use, dates to the early to mid 18th century. The three stage barrel is unmarked. The early banana lockplate has a flat face with beveled edges and a molding at the tail. The center is marked "H-I-N" in block letters. Lock features an unbridled pan and a period replaced cock. Brass mounts include a pierced and engraved serpent sideplate. The walnut stock has relief carved teardrops around the lock, sideplate, barrel tang and ramrod entry ferrule. CONDITION: Barrel retains a spotted grey patina. Lock retains a grey patina with some light freckling. Stock is very good with scattered marks and minor splinters absent on left side along barrel towards muzzle. Ramrod entry ferrule is a period crude replacement. Brass furniture retains a dark mustard patina. Sideplate has a repaired hairline crack through mouth of serpent. These are two attractive brass mounted 18th century pistols. DMG Barrel Length: (A) 10 - 1/2" (B) 9" Caliber/Bore: (A) .56 Smoothbore (B) .69 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (A) Mazad Layne (B) H-I-N Model: (BOTH) Flintlock Pistols Serial Number: (BOTH) NSN
Lot consists of: A) Early French Flintlock Officer's Holster Pistol by Mazad Layne A Tule. Unmarked, tapered iron two-stage barrel. Convex lockplate marked in center "MAZ...moreAD/LAYNE/ A TVLE" and featuring an engraved serpent at the tail. Early unbridled pan. Chased brass mounts in the early 18th century style. Grotesque mask pommel cap. Slender walnut stock with relief moldings and designs around lock, sideplate and barrel tang. CONDITION: Barrel retains a mottled grey patina with some scattered spotting. Lock retains a lightly pitted grey patina, is in its original its original flintlock configuration and functions properly. Brass furniture retains a dark mustard patina showing wear and scattered marks, pommel cap stirrup is cracked. Pommel cap shows some denting and minor cracking. Stock shows scattered areas of chipping around lock and barrel pins, otherwise good, showing wear and scattered marks. B) Dutch Flintlock Pistol with Serpent Sideplate. This pistol, shortened during its period of use, dates to the early to mid 18th century. The three stage barrel is unmarked. The early banana lockplate has a flat face with beveled edges and a molding at the tail. The center is marked "H-I-N" in block letters. Lock features an unbridled pan and a period replaced cock. Brass mounts include a pierced and engraved serpent sideplate. The walnut stock has relief carved teardrops around the lock, sideplate, barrel tang and ramrod entry ferrule. CONDITION: Barrel retains a spotted grey patina. Lock retains a grey patina with some light freckling. Stock is very good with scattered marks and minor splinters absent on left side along barrel towards muzzle. Ramrod entry ferrule is a period crude replacement. Brass furniture retains a dark mustard patina. Sideplate has a repaired hairline crack through mouth of serpent. These are two attractive brass mounted 18th century pistols. DMG Barrel Length: (A) 10 - 1/2" (B) 9" Caliber/Bore: (A) .56 Smoothbore (B) .69 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (A) Mazad Layne (B) H-I-N Model: (BOTH) Flintlock Pistols Serial Number: (BOTH) NSN

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(A) BRASS BARREL FLINTLOCK OFFICER'S PISTOL BY RYLANDS AND DARBY.

Lot # 1044 (Sale Order: 44 of 159)      

This Revolutionary War period pistol dates to about 1780 and features a two-stage swamped brass barrel with finely engraved designs at the breech and behind barrel stage turnings. The left side of the breech is stamped with London view and proof marks. The lock is inscribed in the center "RYLANDS/ &/ DARBY". The pistol features Georgian brass mounts including a pierced and engraved flat sideplate, trigger guard terminating in an acorn finial, full stirrup pommel cap with engraved floral designs, and an oval wrist escutcheon with a deeply engraved border. There is silver wire inlay decoration surrounding the barrel tang in the form of scroll work and a large clamshell. The full length stock is of plain walnut. Just in front of the trigger guard finial are the engraved initials "W R" in block letters. The wooden ramrod is a later replacement. CONDITION: Barrel retains a pleasing dark mustard patina. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and functions well. Markings are excellent and lock retains an even gray patina. Brass furniture retains a pleasing mustard patina and engraving is crisp. Stock shows a repaired crack at the wrist on the right side and a small piece professionally replaced below the lockplate. Otherwise good with scattered marks from use. Some of silver wire inlay around the barrel tang is absent and could be easily replaced. A very attractive Revolutionary War era flintlock officers pistol. DMG Barrel Length: 8" Caliber/Bore: .58 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Rylands & Darby Model: Flintlock Officers Pistol Serial Number: NSN
This Revolutionary War period pistol dates to about 1780 and features a two-stage swamped brass barrel with finely engraved designs at the breech and behind barrel stage ...moreturnings. The left side of the breech is stamped with London view and proof marks. The lock is inscribed in the center "RYLANDS/ &/ DARBY". The pistol features Georgian brass mounts including a pierced and engraved flat sideplate, trigger guard terminating in an acorn finial, full stirrup pommel cap with engraved floral designs, and an oval wrist escutcheon with a deeply engraved border. There is silver wire inlay decoration surrounding the barrel tang in the form of scroll work and a large clamshell. The full length stock is of plain walnut. Just in front of the trigger guard finial are the engraved initials "W R" in block letters. The wooden ramrod is a later replacement. CONDITION: Barrel retains a pleasing dark mustard patina. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and functions well. Markings are excellent and lock retains an even gray patina. Brass furniture retains a pleasing mustard patina and engraving is crisp. Stock shows a repaired crack at the wrist on the right side and a small piece professionally replaced below the lockplate. Otherwise good with scattered marks from use. Some of silver wire inlay around the barrel tang is absent and could be easily replaced. A very attractive Revolutionary War era flintlock officers pistol. DMG Barrel Length: 8" Caliber/Bore: .58 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Rylands & Darby Model: Flintlock Officers Pistol Serial Number: NSN

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(A) FRENCH FLINTLOCK OFFICER'S PISTOL BY JACQUES TEZENAS.

Lot # 1045 (Sale Order: 45 of 159)      

Probably c. 1740, the tapered iron barrel has a facetted breech section engraved with gilded designs. The flat lock has beveled edges and a stepped and molded tail section engraved with scroll motifs. The early pan is unbridled. The engraved brass mounts include a full sideplate engraved with arms motifs, flags, drums and deeply stamped with a crown over "R" cartouche. The classic early French trigger guard has an elaborately engraved bow with floral scrolls. The pommel cap is decorated with a flower as well as various detailed borders. There is a silver design inlaid in wire on the spine featuring shells and scroll work. The walnut stock has relief panels terminating in teardrops around the lock and sideplate as well as raised cameo carving around the trigger guard and barrel tang, as well as elaborate foliate motifs around the barrel tang and ramrod entry ferrule. There are double relief moldings along the barrel and ramrod channel on both sides. The brass tipped wooden ramrod appears to be original. CONDITION: Barrel shows wear and scattered areas of pitting. Much of the decoration is no longer visible. Lock has excellent markings and is in its original flintlock configuration, retaining a matching gray patina. Cock does not hold on full cock. Brass is polished and retains a mellowing patina. Engraving is excellent. Stock shows a heavy coat of later finish, as well as scattered marks from use including minor crack and wear to carving. Some wire inlay on grip is absent. This is an attractive French & Indian War period French officers pistol with military motifs. DMG Barrel Length: 8 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .56 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Jacques Tezenas Model: Flintlock Serial Number: NSN
Probably c. 1740, the tapered iron barrel has a facetted breech section engraved with gilded designs. The flat lock has beveled edges and a stepped and molded tail sectio...moren engraved with scroll motifs. The early pan is unbridled. The engraved brass mounts include a full sideplate engraved with arms motifs, flags, drums and deeply stamped with a crown over "R" cartouche. The classic early French trigger guard has an elaborately engraved bow with floral scrolls. The pommel cap is decorated with a flower as well as various detailed borders. There is a silver design inlaid in wire on the spine featuring shells and scroll work. The walnut stock has relief panels terminating in teardrops around the lock and sideplate as well as raised cameo carving around the trigger guard and barrel tang, as well as elaborate foliate motifs around the barrel tang and ramrod entry ferrule. There are double relief moldings along the barrel and ramrod channel on both sides. The brass tipped wooden ramrod appears to be original. CONDITION: Barrel shows wear and scattered areas of pitting. Much of the decoration is no longer visible. Lock has excellent markings and is in its original flintlock configuration, retaining a matching gray patina. Cock does not hold on full cock. Brass is polished and retains a mellowing patina. Engraving is excellent. Stock shows a heavy coat of later finish, as well as scattered marks from use including minor crack and wear to carving. Some wire inlay on grip is absent. This is an attractive French & Indian War period French officers pistol with military motifs. DMG Barrel Length: 8 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .56 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Jacques Tezenas Model: Flintlock Serial Number: NSN

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(A) DUTCH FLINTLOCK OFFICERS PISTOL BY CORBEAU.

Lot # 1046 (Sale Order: 46 of 159)      

The tapered barrel has two stages separated by molded rings. At the breech there is a crown over "R" maker's mark on top. The convex lockplate has a thin recessed border and is marked in the center "CORBEAU/ A=MASTRICHT" and features an early unbridled pan. The pistol is mounted in brass with deeply chased relief mounts featuring grotesque masks and faces. The sideplate has a large face in the center with chased scrolls at each end and relief on a stippled ground. The trigger guard has an acanthus leaf front finial followed by a grotesque mask and another grotesque surrounded by acanthus leaves on the bow. The facetted pommel cap also features a teeth bearing grotesque face. There is a symmetrical wrist escutcheon of a grotesque face holding a ring with a chased shell design at the bottom. The partially figured walnut stock has relief foliate motifs around the barrel tang and ramrod entry ferrule as well as other relief cameo carving around the mounts. Pistol is complete with a later replaced wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel retains a dark gray patina, showing some wear and scattered dark spotting. Lock retains a light gray patina and is in its original flintlock configuration. Lock functions well with strong mechanism. Cock is an appropriate replacement. Brass retains a pleasing dark mustard patina and shows a high silver content. Stock shows scattered marks from use as well as minor dings. There is a partial crack around the wrist as well as three scattered holes that have been plugged with wood pins. A very attractive early 18th century holster pistol. DMG Barrel Length: 10 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .62 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Corbeau Model: Flintlock Officers Pistol Serial Number: NSN
The tapered barrel has two stages separated by molded rings. At the breech there is a crown over "R" maker's mark on top. The convex lockplate has a thin recessed border ...moreand is marked in the center "CORBEAU/ A=MASTRICHT" and features an early unbridled pan. The pistol is mounted in brass with deeply chased relief mounts featuring grotesque masks and faces. The sideplate has a large face in the center with chased scrolls at each end and relief on a stippled ground. The trigger guard has an acanthus leaf front finial followed by a grotesque mask and another grotesque surrounded by acanthus leaves on the bow. The facetted pommel cap also features a teeth bearing grotesque face. There is a symmetrical wrist escutcheon of a grotesque face holding a ring with a chased shell design at the bottom. The partially figured walnut stock has relief foliate motifs around the barrel tang and ramrod entry ferrule as well as other relief cameo carving around the mounts. Pistol is complete with a later replaced wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel retains a dark gray patina, showing some wear and scattered dark spotting. Lock retains a light gray patina and is in its original flintlock configuration. Lock functions well with strong mechanism. Cock is an appropriate replacement. Brass retains a pleasing dark mustard patina and shows a high silver content. Stock shows scattered marks from use as well as minor dings. There is a partial crack around the wrist as well as three scattered holes that have been plugged with wood pins. A very attractive early 18th century holster pistol. DMG Barrel Length: 10 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .62 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Corbeau Model: Flintlock Officers Pistol Serial Number: NSN

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(A) SILVER MOUNTED FLINTLOCK OFFICER'S PISTOL BY JONES.

Lot # 1047 (Sale Order: 47 of 159)      

This pistol dates c. 1767. The three stage barrel is round and the left side of the breech is stamped with London view and proofs marks, as well as a heart over "IB". "LONDON" is engraved in an arch horizontally with "CORNHILL" engraved below. The convex lockplate has an engraved single line border and is inscribed "Jones" in the center. All mounts are sterling silver. The trigger guard is chased and engraved with a shell and foliate motif finial. There are four hallmarks on the rear tang, three for 1767 and "IK" for silversmith John King. The silver grotesque mask pommel cap also has John King's mark as well as the London Lion in the mouth of the face. The chased wrist escutcheon has a vacant inscription and is decorated with helmets a cannon and flags. The silver military sideplate is chased with military motifs en suite. The plain walnut stock has relief carved panels around the lock and sideplate and a classic Georgian symmetrical shell design in relief around the barrel tang. CONDITION: Lock and barrel have been cleaned and show scattered pitting. Markings are very good to excellent. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration. Inside of pan shows heavy pitting and cock screw is a replacement. Silver mounts are polished. Engraving and hallmarks are excellent. A very small piece at the back tip of the sideplate is missing and could be easily replaced by a jeweler. Stock shows scattered marks from use and a minor crack at the tail of the lock. Ramrod is a replacement. A very attractive and well marked silver mounted officers pistol. It is interesting to note that both American and British officers used similar pistols during the Revolutionary War. DMG Barrel Length: 9" Caliber/Bore: .64 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Jones Model: Flintlock Officers Pistol Serial Number: NSN
This pistol dates c. 1767. The three stage barrel is round and the left side of the breech is stamped with London view and proofs marks, as well as a heart over "IB". "LO...moreNDON" is engraved in an arch horizontally with "CORNHILL" engraved below. The convex lockplate has an engraved single line border and is inscribed "Jones" in the center. All mounts are sterling silver. The trigger guard is chased and engraved with a shell and foliate motif finial. There are four hallmarks on the rear tang, three for 1767 and "IK" for silversmith John King. The silver grotesque mask pommel cap also has John King's mark as well as the London Lion in the mouth of the face. The chased wrist escutcheon has a vacant inscription and is decorated with helmets a cannon and flags. The silver military sideplate is chased with military motifs en suite. The plain walnut stock has relief carved panels around the lock and sideplate and a classic Georgian symmetrical shell design in relief around the barrel tang. CONDITION: Lock and barrel have been cleaned and show scattered pitting. Markings are very good to excellent. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration. Inside of pan shows heavy pitting and cock screw is a replacement. Silver mounts are polished. Engraving and hallmarks are excellent. A very small piece at the back tip of the sideplate is missing and could be easily replaced by a jeweler. Stock shows scattered marks from use and a minor crack at the tail of the lock. Ramrod is a replacement. A very attractive and well marked silver mounted officers pistol. It is interesting to note that both American and British officers used similar pistols during the Revolutionary War. DMG Barrel Length: 9" Caliber/Bore: .64 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Jones Model: Flintlock Officers Pistol Serial Number: NSN

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(A) FINE SILVER MOUNTED BRITISH OFFICER'S PISTOL BY HURST & GRICE.

Lot # 1048 (Sale Order: 48 of 159)      

This high quality c. 1770 officer's pistol has a round swamped brass barrel. The top is marked "LONDON" surrounded by classic teardrop border. Breech is stamped with London private view and proof marks as well as "WG" for William Grice, the barrel maker. The rounded lockplate is marked "HURST / & C---(Grice or Co.)." in the center and decorated at the tail and on the cock with engraved scrolls, pan is unbridled. Fine sterling silver furniture including grotesque mark pommel cap, vacant silver wrist escutcheon with chased designs, pierced floral sideplate, trigger guard engraved with a bow and ramrod ferrules. Full length stock of figured circassian walnut and Georgian form, carved with relief panels around lock and sideplate, as well as a well-executed relief shell carved around the barrel tang. Complete with later wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel retains a soft mustard patina. Lock has a grey lightly pitted surface and is in its original flintlock configuration, functions well. Silver retains a grey patina and is very good. Stock shows some scattered marks from use and a repaired crack along right side of forend. A very bold and attractive Revolutionary War period English officer's pistol. DMG Barrel Length: 8 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .65 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Hurst & Grice Model: Flintlock Officer Serial Number: NSN
This high quality c. 1770 officer's pistol has a round swamped brass barrel. The top is marked "LONDON" surrounded by classic teardrop border. Breech is stamped with Lond...moreon private view and proof marks as well as "WG" for William Grice, the barrel maker. The rounded lockplate is marked "HURST / & C---(Grice or Co.)." in the center and decorated at the tail and on the cock with engraved scrolls, pan is unbridled. Fine sterling silver furniture including grotesque mark pommel cap, vacant silver wrist escutcheon with chased designs, pierced floral sideplate, trigger guard engraved with a bow and ramrod ferrules. Full length stock of figured circassian walnut and Georgian form, carved with relief panels around lock and sideplate, as well as a well-executed relief shell carved around the barrel tang. Complete with later wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel retains a soft mustard patina. Lock has a grey lightly pitted surface and is in its original flintlock configuration, functions well. Silver retains a grey patina and is very good. Stock shows some scattered marks from use and a repaired crack along right side of forend. A very bold and attractive Revolutionary War period English officer's pistol. DMG Barrel Length: 8 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .65 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Hurst & Grice Model: Flintlock Officer Serial Number: NSN

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(A) BRITISH FLINTLOCK OFFICER'S PISTOL BY STANTON.

Lot # 1049 (Sale Order: 49 of 159)      

Jonathan Stanton is recorded as working between 1758 and 1767 in London, and his maker's mark is listed in "Der Stoeckel". Georgian pistols of this type were used by both British and American officers during the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War. The round tapered barrel is marked on top "LONDON" surrounded by a border terminating in a teardrop, Stanton's maker mark of "IP" below a fleur-de-lis as well as London proof and view marks "(Crown) / CP" "(Crown) / V" are on the left side of the breech. Tang is engraved with scrolls. Lock signed "STANTON" in center. Swan neck cock. Brass tipped wooden ramrod retained by single reinforced ferrule with turning. Brass sideplate, trigger guard and pommel cap with grotesque mask and decorated stirrups. Trigger guard engraved with floral on the bow and has a trifed finial. Walnut stock of classic Georgian form. CONDITION: Very good. Iron with minor areas of scattered freckling. A European style cleaning has obliterated part of the "LONDON" signature on barrel and some of the finer engraving details including some of Stanton's signature on lock. Brass has acquired a pleasing mustard patina. Wood is very good with scattered storage marks. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and works properly. DMG Barrel Length: 9 - 7/8" Caliber/Bore: .70 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Stanton Model: Officer Serial Number: NSN
Jonathan Stanton is recorded as working between 1758 and 1767 in London, and his maker's mark is listed in "Der Stoeckel". Georgian pistols of this type were used by both...more British and American officers during the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War. The round tapered barrel is marked on top "LONDON" surrounded by a border terminating in a teardrop, Stanton's maker mark of "IP" below a fleur-de-lis as well as London proof and view marks "(Crown) / CP" "(Crown) / V" are on the left side of the breech. Tang is engraved with scrolls. Lock signed "STANTON" in center. Swan neck cock. Brass tipped wooden ramrod retained by single reinforced ferrule with turning. Brass sideplate, trigger guard and pommel cap with grotesque mask and decorated stirrups. Trigger guard engraved with floral on the bow and has a trifed finial. Walnut stock of classic Georgian form. CONDITION: Very good. Iron with minor areas of scattered freckling. A European style cleaning has obliterated part of the "LONDON" signature on barrel and some of the finer engraving details including some of Stanton's signature on lock. Brass has acquired a pleasing mustard patina. Wood is very good with scattered storage marks. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and works properly. DMG Barrel Length: 9 - 7/8" Caliber/Bore: .70 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Stanton Model: Officer Serial Number: NSN

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(A) PAIR OF GERMAN FLINTLOCK PISTOLS BY J. CHRISTOPH KUCHENREITER.

Lot # 1050 (Sale Order: 50 of 159)      

These pistols dated to the middle of the 18th Century. Both have 9 3/4" blued octagonal .50 caliber rifled barrels. Both are extensively inlaid with silver scroll designs and the name "J. CHRISTOPH KUCHENREITER" surrounded by inlaid designs on the top flats. On the top of both breeches is a sunken gold cartouche of a solider on horseback above the initials "ICK" in relief for the maker. Both pistols have silver front blade sights and three leaf folding rear sights mounted on the tangs. The tangs are numbered "1" and "2". Both rounded lockplates are inscribed "Joh. Christoph/ Kuchenreiter" in the centers. Both locks are polished with blued accents including the top jaws, top jaw screws, cock screws, frizzens and frizzen screws. Pans are faceted and unbridled. Both pistols feature plain gilt brass mounts of classic mid-18th century German style. The lock retaining screws are also fire blued. The partially figured walnut stocks feature horn nosecaps. Both are profusely carved with relief carving around the barrel tangs, lock plates, sideplates and ramrod entry ferrules. There is also a cameo carved border around the front tangs of the trigger guards. Both ramrods are wooden with horn tips and both appear to be original. Both pistols feature single set triggers. CONDITION: (A) Barrel retains about 80-90% of its original fire blued finish, with some edge wear and thinning, as well as some wear at breech. Lock is excellent, retaining nearly all of its original polish and fire blued finishes. Lock mechanism is crisp and functions perfectly. Mounts retain nearly all of their original gilt finish, with only some tiny areas of wear, mostly on the high areas of the pommel. Wrist has been broken and repaired, as well as a break in the forend. Stock has been refinished and now shows some scattered marks from use. (B) Barrel retains 40-50% of its original fire blued finish, with some thinning and flaking. Lock retains nearly all of its original finishes and mechanism is tight but does not hold on half-cock. Mounts retain 90-95% of their original gilt finish, with some scattered scratches on sideplate and some losses to finish on high areas of the pommel cap. Stock has one minor piece of wood replaced on right side of trigger guard and a crack around the wrist has been stabilized. Carving is crisp, otherwise showing scattered marks and abrasions. A very attractive pair of pistols by a famous German maker. DMG Barrel Length: 9 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .50 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Christoph Kuchenreiter Model: Flintlock Pistols Serial Number: NSN
These pistols dated to the middle of the 18th Century. Both have 9 3/4" blued octagonal .50 caliber rifled barrels. Both are extensively inlaid with silver scroll designs...more and the name "J. CHRISTOPH KUCHENREITER" surrounded by inlaid designs on the top flats. On the top of both breeches is a sunken gold cartouche of a solider on horseback above the initials "ICK" in relief for the maker. Both pistols have silver front blade sights and three leaf folding rear sights mounted on the tangs. The tangs are numbered "1" and "2". Both rounded lockplates are inscribed "Joh. Christoph/ Kuchenreiter" in the centers. Both locks are polished with blued accents including the top jaws, top jaw screws, cock screws, frizzens and frizzen screws. Pans are faceted and unbridled. Both pistols feature plain gilt brass mounts of classic mid-18th century German style. The lock retaining screws are also fire blued. The partially figured walnut stocks feature horn nosecaps. Both are profusely carved with relief carving around the barrel tangs, lock plates, sideplates and ramrod entry ferrules. There is also a cameo carved border around the front tangs of the trigger guards. Both ramrods are wooden with horn tips and both appear to be original. Both pistols feature single set triggers. CONDITION: (A) Barrel retains about 80-90% of its original fire blued finish, with some edge wear and thinning, as well as some wear at breech. Lock is excellent, retaining nearly all of its original polish and fire blued finishes. Lock mechanism is crisp and functions perfectly. Mounts retain nearly all of their original gilt finish, with only some tiny areas of wear, mostly on the high areas of the pommel. Wrist has been broken and repaired, as well as a break in the forend. Stock has been refinished and now shows some scattered marks from use. (B) Barrel retains 40-50% of its original fire blued finish, with some thinning and flaking. Lock retains nearly all of its original finishes and mechanism is tight but does not hold on half-cock. Mounts retain 90-95% of their original gilt finish, with some scattered scratches on sideplate and some losses to finish on high areas of the pommel cap. Stock has one minor piece of wood replaced on right side of trigger guard and a crack around the wrist has been stabilized. Carving is crisp, otherwise showing scattered marks and abrasions. A very attractive pair of pistols by a famous German maker. DMG Barrel Length: 9 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .50 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Christoph Kuchenreiter Model: Flintlock Pistols Serial Number: NSN

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