Premiere Firearms Auction - Day 2
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Fine Pair of Large Lazarino Cominazzo Marked Flintlock Pistols<br> A) Bresican Lazarino Cominazzo Fl
Lot # 1000 (Sale Order: 1 of 1055)
Fine Pair of Large Lazarino Cominazzo Marked Flintlock Pistols
A) Bresican Lazarino Cominazzo Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $15000 - $25000
This is a fine pair of flintlock pistols made by the master Bresican gunmaker Lazarino Cominazzo. During the first half of the 17th Century the gunmakers of Bresica, Italy, produced the finest and most beautiful weapons in Europe. The Bresican gunsmiths were particularly noted for their skill in chiseled steel embellishments. The finest Bresican firearms were made by the Cominazzo family. Lazarino Cominazzo was the most famous of the Cominazzo gunmakers. These pistols are 22 1/2-inches in length and have 15-inch half-round/half-grooved and chevroned barrels. The maker's name "+LAZARINO+COMINAZZO+" is engraved on the center flute of each barrel. The lock plates are engraved "Cevme In Brescia" with highly stylized lettering. The pistols have highly figured, pin-fastened, relief carved, European walnut stocks decorated with pierced and engraved steel inlays. The inlays are located at the muzzles, the sides of the forearms, in front of the locks, on the side plates, tangs and on both sides of the grips. The pierced inlays feature grotesque dragons surrounded by floral sprays. The lock plates, cocks, pans, frizzens, trigger guards and buttcaps feature the chiseled steel embellishments for which Lazarino Cominazzo was famous. The chiseled decorations feature stylized dragons surrounded by delicate floral sprays. Exquisitely detailed, grotesque masks are chiseled on the bottoms of the buttcaps. The pistols have delicate pierced triggers and chiseled ramrod pipes. The convex lock plates have chiseled borders and are fitted with delicate swan's neck cocks with chiseled top jaw and cock screws. The locks have an iron fenced pans and frizzens with chiseled, pierced, toes. The tapered wood
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A) Bresican Lazarino Cominazzo Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $15000 - $25000
This is a fine pair of flintlock pistols made by the master Bresican gunmaker Lazarino Cominazzo. During the first half of the 17th Century the gunmakers of Bresica, Italy, produced the finest and most beautiful weapons in Europe. The Bresican gunsmiths were particularly noted for their skill in chiseled steel embellishments. The finest Bresican firearms were made by the Cominazzo family. Lazarino Cominazzo was the most famous of the Cominazzo gunmakers. These pistols are 22 1/2-inches in length and have 15-inch half-round/half-grooved and chevroned barrels. The maker's name "+LAZARINO+COMINAZZO+" is engraved on the center flute of each barrel. The lock plates are engraved "Cevme In Brescia" with highly stylized lettering. The pistols have highly figured, pin-fastened, relief carved, European walnut stocks decorated with pierced and engraved steel inlays. The inlays are located at the muzzles, the sides of the forearms, in front of the locks, on the side plates, tangs and on both sides of the grips. The pierced inlays feature grotesque dragons surrounded by floral sprays. The lock plates, cocks, pans, frizzens, trigger guards and buttcaps feature the chiseled steel embellishments for which Lazarino Cominazzo was famous. The chiseled decorations feature stylized dragons surrounded by delicate floral sprays. Exquisitely detailed, grotesque masks are chiseled on the bottoms of the buttcaps. The pistols have delicate pierced triggers and chiseled ramrod pipes. The convex lock plates have chiseled borders and are fitted with delicate swan's neck cocks with chiseled top jaw and cock screws. The locks have an iron fenced pans and frizzens with chiseled, pierced, toes. The tapered wood
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Elaborate Pair of Gold Inlaid Brown Superposed Barrel Flintlock Tap Action Pistols With Silver Embel
Lot # 1001 (Sale Order: 2 of 1055)
Elaborate Pair of Gold Inlaid Brown Superposed Barrel Flintlock Tap Action Pistols With Silver Embellished Grips
A) Gold Inlaid Brown Marked Flintlock Pistol with Silver Inlaid Grip
Estimate: $9000 - $12000
These fine flintlock pistols feature gold inlaid simple vine pattern on the barrels, a Fleur-de-Lis pattern on the forward portion of the frame and a flag and cannon motif on the side of the frame with "LONDON" in an oval on the right side and "BROWN" on the left, all in gold. 5 3/8 inch overall length. The underside of the frame has two gold inlaid English proofmarks and a Fleur-de-Lis design ahead of and behind the folding trigger and on the sliding hammer safety. All bright finish and fitted with a one piece walnut grip with silver inlaid grape vine and leaf designs with a gold thumb oval surrounded by a silver wreath.
BBL: 1 5/8 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 31
Finish: bright/silver/gold inlay
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Excellent. The metal surfaces remain bright with a small amount of minor pitting on the frame. All of the gold inlay remains and the markings are clear. The grip is also excellent with a few minor dents and all of the silver inlay remains. The action is excellent.
B) Gold Inlaid Brown Marked Flintlock Pistol with Silver Inlaid Grip
Described in "A". 5 3/8 inch overall length.
BBL: 1 5/8 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 31
Finish: bright
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Excellent. The metal remains bright with some minor pitting on the frame and barrels. All of the gold inlay remains and the markings are clear. The grip is also excellent with some scattered minor dings and dents, with all of the silver inlay remaining. The action is excellent.
A) Gold Inlaid Brown Marked Flintlock Pistol with Silver Inlaid Grip
Estimate: $9000 - $12000
These fine flintlock pistols feature gold inlaid simple vine pattern on the barrels, a Fleur-de-Lis pattern on the forward portion of the frame and a flag and cannon motif on the side of the frame with "LONDON" in an oval on the right side and "BROWN" on the left, all in gold. 5 3/8 inch overall length. The underside of the frame has two gold inlaid English proofmarks and a Fleur-de-Lis design ahead of and behind the folding trigger and on the sliding hammer safety. All bright finish and fitted with a one piece walnut grip with silver inlaid grape vine and leaf designs with a gold thumb oval surrounded by a silver wreath.
BBL: 1 5/8 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 31
Finish: bright/silver/gold inlay
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Excellent. The metal surfaces remain bright with a small amount of minor pitting on the frame. All of the gold inlay remains and the markings are clear. The grip is also excellent with a few minor dents and all of the silver inlay remains. The action is excellent.
B) Gold Inlaid Brown Marked Flintlock Pistol with Silver Inlaid Grip
Described in "A". 5 3/8 inch overall length.
BBL: 1 5/8 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 31
Finish: bright
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Excellent. The metal remains bright with some minor pitting on the frame and barrels. All of the gold inlay remains and the markings are clear. The grip is also excellent with some scattered minor dings and dents, with all of the silver inlay remaining. The action is excellent.
Unique Cased Set of Miniature Vest Pocket Pistols with Silver Accents<br> A) Clark London Folding Tr
Lot # 1002 (Sale Order: 3 of 1055)
Unique Cased Set of Miniature Vest Pocket Pistols with Silver Accents
A) Clark London Folding Trigger Screw Barrel Percussion Pistol
Estimate: $5500 - $8500
Produced without sights, the screw barrel is decorated with an engraved border at the muzzle and stamped with a crossed scepter proof just ahead of the wrench lug. 4 inch overall length. The receiver is engraved with a scroll and border pattern, with border engraving on the hammer and around the niter blue folding trigger, two crossed scepter proofs under the breech, "CLARK" on the left side and "LONDON" on the right, and fitted with a sliding half-cock safety. Smooth one piece bag shaped grips, with a floral pattern engraved silver buttcap, inscription plate on the rear and silver wire inlaid borders, scrolls and leafy vine work. In a hardwood display case with brass reinforced corners, with a blue velvet lined interior, containing the two pistols, a barrel/ nipple wrench, a leatherette wrapped powder flask with ball compartment, bullet mold, screwdriver, pewter oil jar and a Blissett cap tin.
BBL: 1 1/2 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 22
Finish: blue/ casehardened
Grips: maple
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very fine, with 80% of the original niter blue finish, showing a small amount of gray patina and mild handling marks overall. The frame and hammer have taken on a smooth gray patina. Grip is excellent, with a small loose section of the buttcap and minor pressure dents. Case is fine, with some mild wear and loss of the lining and minimal pressure dents on the exterior. Mechanically excellent.
B) Clark London Screw Barrel Folding Trigger Percussion Pistol
As A. 4 inch overall length.
BBL: 1 1/2 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 22
Finish: blue/ casehardened
Grips: maple
Serial Number: NSN
Cond
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A) Clark London Folding Trigger Screw Barrel Percussion Pistol
Estimate: $5500 - $8500
Produced without sights, the screw barrel is decorated with an engraved border at the muzzle and stamped with a crossed scepter proof just ahead of the wrench lug. 4 inch overall length. The receiver is engraved with a scroll and border pattern, with border engraving on the hammer and around the niter blue folding trigger, two crossed scepter proofs under the breech, "CLARK" on the left side and "LONDON" on the right, and fitted with a sliding half-cock safety. Smooth one piece bag shaped grips, with a floral pattern engraved silver buttcap, inscription plate on the rear and silver wire inlaid borders, scrolls and leafy vine work. In a hardwood display case with brass reinforced corners, with a blue velvet lined interior, containing the two pistols, a barrel/ nipple wrench, a leatherette wrapped powder flask with ball compartment, bullet mold, screwdriver, pewter oil jar and a Blissett cap tin.
BBL: 1 1/2 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 22
Finish: blue/ casehardened
Grips: maple
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very fine, with 80% of the original niter blue finish, showing a small amount of gray patina and mild handling marks overall. The frame and hammer have taken on a smooth gray patina. Grip is excellent, with a small loose section of the buttcap and minor pressure dents. Case is fine, with some mild wear and loss of the lining and minimal pressure dents on the exterior. Mechanically excellent.
B) Clark London Screw Barrel Folding Trigger Percussion Pistol
As A. 4 inch overall length.
BBL: 1 1/2 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 22
Finish: blue/ casehardened
Grips: maple
Serial Number: NSN
Cond
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Fine Unique Pair of Solid Silver S. Coddington Marked English Flintlock Pistols<br> A) S. Coddington
Lot # 1003 (Sale Order: 4 of 1055)
Fine Unique Pair of Solid Silver S. Coddington Marked English Flintlock Pistols
A) S. Coddington Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $10000 - $15000
This lot consists of two unique and identical solid silver S. Coddington marked flintlock pistols. The floral scroll engraved lock plate is marked "S. CODDINGTON" in a banner in front of the hammer. The hammer features a light floral scroll engraving. The floral scroll engraving extends to the barrel as engraved wedges on the top and sides at the breech. The barrel also has three proofs present on the left side (crown/V, TK, and crown/P). The barrel is marked "STAMFORD" and "D-C 2707" on the top. The trigger guard is engraved with a floral blossom and has an acorn finial. Extensive chisel work is present on the side plate and thumb shield, with a grotesque face on the buttcap. The barrel, lock plate, hammer and flash pan are silver plated, with the remaining parts silver. The full length stock has a carved patterns around the floral scroll engraved upper tang. Complete with a horn tipped wooden ramrod.
BBL: 9 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 62
Finish: silver
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very fine. The pistol has polished sliver which has darkened in the protected areas. The stock is fine with exception of a small minor crack near the lock, a few hairline cracks, and a missing chip on the forearm, along with some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.
B) S. Coddington Flintlock Pistol
As described in "A", but with the top barrel marking as follows: "STAMFORD" and "D-C 2708".
BBL: 9 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 62
Finish: silver
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very fine. The pistol has polished silver which has darkened in the protected areas. The stock is fine with a small minor
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A) S. Coddington Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $10000 - $15000
This lot consists of two unique and identical solid silver S. Coddington marked flintlock pistols. The floral scroll engraved lock plate is marked "S. CODDINGTON" in a banner in front of the hammer. The hammer features a light floral scroll engraving. The floral scroll engraving extends to the barrel as engraved wedges on the top and sides at the breech. The barrel also has three proofs present on the left side (crown/V, TK, and crown/P). The barrel is marked "STAMFORD" and "D-C 2707" on the top. The trigger guard is engraved with a floral blossom and has an acorn finial. Extensive chisel work is present on the side plate and thumb shield, with a grotesque face on the buttcap. The barrel, lock plate, hammer and flash pan are silver plated, with the remaining parts silver. The full length stock has a carved patterns around the floral scroll engraved upper tang. Complete with a horn tipped wooden ramrod.
BBL: 9 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 62
Finish: silver
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very fine. The pistol has polished sliver which has darkened in the protected areas. The stock is fine with exception of a small minor crack near the lock, a few hairline cracks, and a missing chip on the forearm, along with some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.
B) S. Coddington Flintlock Pistol
As described in "A", but with the top barrel marking as follows: "STAMFORD" and "D-C 2708".
BBL: 9 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 62
Finish: silver
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very fine. The pistol has polished silver which has darkened in the protected areas. The stock is fine with a small minor
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Matching Pair of Ornate Brescian Flintlock Holster Pistols<br> A) Ornate Flintlock Brescian Pistol <
Lot # 1004 (Sale Order: 5 of 1055)
Matching Pair of Ornate Brescian Flintlock Holster Pistols
A) Ornate Flintlock Brescian Pistol
Estimate: $7500 - $9500
This lot consists of two ornate flintlock pistols with no maker markings. Manufactured without sights, the barrel has grooves on the octagon section. The hammer, lock plate, flash pan, frizzen, side plate, metal surrounding the upper tang, trigger guard and buttcap feature an extensive chiseled floral pattern. The flattened, chiseled buttcap also features a bird and three grotesque snake-like creatures. The full length stock has carved bands on the forearm at the mid-point. Complete with an iron tipped wooden ramrod.
BBL: 12 1/2 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 58
Finish: bright
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good. The metal has been cleaned, showing some minor pitting on the barrel. Rear ramrod pipe is loose. The stock is very good with a few repairs near the buttcap and a few hairline cracks, along with some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically fine.
B) Ornate Flintlock Pistol
As described in "A".
BBL: 12 1/2 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 58
Finish: bright
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good. The metal surfaces have been cleaned, showing some minor pitting on the barrel. The stock is very good with some repairs near the buttcap and numerous minor handling marks, with a few minor pressure dents. Action functions, but needs work as the hammer does not release properly when the trigger is pulled.
A) Ornate Flintlock Brescian Pistol
Estimate: $7500 - $9500
This lot consists of two ornate flintlock pistols with no maker markings. Manufactured without sights, the barrel has grooves on the octagon section. The hammer, lock plate, flash pan, frizzen, side plate, metal surrounding the upper tang, trigger guard and buttcap feature an extensive chiseled floral pattern. The flattened, chiseled buttcap also features a bird and three grotesque snake-like creatures. The full length stock has carved bands on the forearm at the mid-point. Complete with an iron tipped wooden ramrod.
BBL: 12 1/2 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 58
Finish: bright
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good. The metal has been cleaned, showing some minor pitting on the barrel. Rear ramrod pipe is loose. The stock is very good with a few repairs near the buttcap and a few hairline cracks, along with some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically fine.
B) Ornate Flintlock Pistol
As described in "A".
BBL: 12 1/2 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 58
Finish: bright
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good. The metal surfaces have been cleaned, showing some minor pitting on the barrel. The stock is very good with some repairs near the buttcap and numerous minor handling marks, with a few minor pressure dents. Action functions, but needs work as the hammer does not release properly when the trigger is pulled.
Pair of Rare, 17th Century, Dutch Ivory-Stocked Wender Flintlock Pistols with Carved Turk's Head Pom
Lot # 1005 (Sale Order: 6 of 1055)
Pair of Rare, 17th Century, Dutch Ivory-Stocked Wender Flintlock Pistols with Carved Turk's Head Pommels
A) Ivory Stocked Wender Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $22500 - $40000
Extremely rare pair of Dutch Wender style, two-barrel, flintlock pistols with ivory stocks and pommels with carved turban heads. Ivory stocked pistols with carved pommels are a characteristically Dutch design. A pair of Dutch Wender pistols with nearly identical carved pommels dated around 1670 is shown on page 213 of "DUTCH FIREARMS" by Arne Hoff. Hoff estimates that fewer than 100 ivory stocked pistols have been identified and he states pistols with carved turban heads are less numerous than other types of carved pommels. The Wender system in which two barrels, each with a separate pan and frizzen, rotate on a breech plate with a single hammer was developed in the 1640s. Several examples of rare and unique Wender pistols are illustrated on pages 91-99 of "DUTCH FIREARMS". The combination of a Wender two-barrel pistol, and ivory mountings with carved pommel is extremely rare. The pistol pommels have highly detailed, relief-carved Turk's heads with turbans. The faces have a sweeping mustache and earrings and jewels on the fronts of the turbans. Fluted iron bands cover the junctions between the pommels butts. The stocks have relief-craved side plates and borders around the tangs and locks. The ivory forearms are fluted. Each pistol has an ivory ramrod with iron cap. The ramrods are secured by a single iron pipe. The smooth-bore barrels are part-round and have a 2 1/2 inch section of fluting at the breech. The extended lock plates have a rounded profile and are fitted with a rounded, goose-neck hammer. The breeches of each pistol have two integral, rounded iron pans with low fences. The frizzens have a flared profile and curved tip. The pistols ha
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A) Ivory Stocked Wender Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $22500 - $40000
Extremely rare pair of Dutch Wender style, two-barrel, flintlock pistols with ivory stocks and pommels with carved turban heads. Ivory stocked pistols with carved pommels are a characteristically Dutch design. A pair of Dutch Wender pistols with nearly identical carved pommels dated around 1670 is shown on page 213 of "DUTCH FIREARMS" by Arne Hoff. Hoff estimates that fewer than 100 ivory stocked pistols have been identified and he states pistols with carved turban heads are less numerous than other types of carved pommels. The Wender system in which two barrels, each with a separate pan and frizzen, rotate on a breech plate with a single hammer was developed in the 1640s. Several examples of rare and unique Wender pistols are illustrated on pages 91-99 of "DUTCH FIREARMS". The combination of a Wender two-barrel pistol, and ivory mountings with carved pommel is extremely rare. The pistol pommels have highly detailed, relief-carved Turk's heads with turbans. The faces have a sweeping mustache and earrings and jewels on the fronts of the turbans. Fluted iron bands cover the junctions between the pommels butts. The stocks have relief-craved side plates and borders around the tangs and locks. The ivory forearms are fluted. Each pistol has an ivory ramrod with iron cap. The ramrods are secured by a single iron pipe. The smooth-bore barrels are part-round and have a 2 1/2 inch section of fluting at the breech. The extended lock plates have a rounded profile and are fitted with a rounded, goose-neck hammer. The breeches of each pistol have two integral, rounded iron pans with low fences. The frizzens have a flared profile and curved tip. The pistols ha
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Elaborate Pair of Extremely Fine, High Quality Gold Inlaid and Silver Mounted Middle Eastern Flintlo
Lot # 1006 (Sale Order: 7 of 1055)
Elaborate Pair of Extremely Fine, High Quality Gold Inlaid and Silver Mounted Middle Eastern Flintlock Pistols
A) Elaborate Engraved and Gold Inlaid Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $20000 - $30000
Blade front and notch rear sights, with a fine Damascus pattern on the barrel, which starts out hexadecagonal (16-sided), moving to octagonal on the rear half, with gold borders, floral designs, a proof stamp on the upper left flat and a panel of untranslated writing on top. The tang is also gold floral inlaid. Lock plate is extensively engraved, with floral vines on the frizzen and hammer, gold inlay on the hammer and flash pan, scenes of animals and drummers on the lock plate and a roller equipped frizzen spring. Smooth full length stock, with extensive leafy vine design wire inlay, horn tipped ramrod, raised engraved and gold washed furniture, including a stand of flags on the trigger guard finial, arrays of arms and flowers on the reverse plate and inscription panel, and a buttcap with arrays of arms, flags and flowers. Notes from the consignor attribute this arms to King Farouk of Egypt (1920 – 1965), the last reigning King of Egypt. Farouk was overthrown in 1952, and the monarchy was abolished in 1953. Starting his exile in Monaco, where he would later attain citizenship, he settled in Rome, where he would spend the rest of his life. Notorious for his spending habits during his reign, the acquisition of such a fine pair of pistols as these would not be out of character for Farouk.
BBL: 11 inch part octagon
Stock:
Gauge: 60
Finish: brown/gold
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very fine, with a mixed gray and brown patina overall, along with some scattered spotting and pitting. Strong Damascus pattern is visible on the barrel, and the gold finish is excellent, with some flaking
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A) Elaborate Engraved and Gold Inlaid Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $20000 - $30000
Blade front and notch rear sights, with a fine Damascus pattern on the barrel, which starts out hexadecagonal (16-sided), moving to octagonal on the rear half, with gold borders, floral designs, a proof stamp on the upper left flat and a panel of untranslated writing on top. The tang is also gold floral inlaid. Lock plate is extensively engraved, with floral vines on the frizzen and hammer, gold inlay on the hammer and flash pan, scenes of animals and drummers on the lock plate and a roller equipped frizzen spring. Smooth full length stock, with extensive leafy vine design wire inlay, horn tipped ramrod, raised engraved and gold washed furniture, including a stand of flags on the trigger guard finial, arrays of arms and flowers on the reverse plate and inscription panel, and a buttcap with arrays of arms, flags and flowers. Notes from the consignor attribute this arms to King Farouk of Egypt (1920 – 1965), the last reigning King of Egypt. Farouk was overthrown in 1952, and the monarchy was abolished in 1953. Starting his exile in Monaco, where he would later attain citizenship, he settled in Rome, where he would spend the rest of his life. Notorious for his spending habits during his reign, the acquisition of such a fine pair of pistols as these would not be out of character for Farouk.
BBL: 11 inch part octagon
Stock:
Gauge: 60
Finish: brown/gold
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very fine, with a mixed gray and brown patina overall, along with some scattered spotting and pitting. Strong Damascus pattern is visible on the barrel, and the gold finish is excellent, with some flaking
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Elaborate Fernandez Marked Miquelet Pistol with Extensive Silver Overlay<br>Estimate: $9000 - $12000
Lot # 1007 (Sale Order: 8 of 1055)
Elaborate Fernandez Marked Miquelet Pistol with Extensive Silver Overlay
Estimate: $9000 - $12000
Produced without sights, with a set of three wide silver bands securing the barrel, each decorated with crosses on the sides, floral patterns, zig zags and border designs, and a pair of proof stamps surrounded, one a horse the other "FER/ NAN/ DEZ". Fernandez is listed on page 22 of European Hand Firearms by Herbert J Jackson under "Gunsmiths of Madrid from 1684 to 1795". (writer has seen Russian pistols of this form, but this one is from Madrid Spain). Smooth lock plate, with a ball trigger, serrated frizzen face, thumbscrew for the hammer jaws and a silver reverse plate decorated similarly to the barrel bands. The stock itself is a fine tiger striped maple, chiefly visible on the underside of the wrist, with the majority of the surface covered by additional silver panels decorated in the same style, with geometric patterns, a silver tipped ramrod, and a silver buttcap with a semi-precious stone hanging from the lanyard ring.
BBL: 11 3/4 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 60
Finish: bright
Grips: maple
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Fine, with bright finish, showing mild spotting and pitting, along with some scattered handling marks. The silver panels are very fine, with an aged patina forming overall, excellent dark contrasts, and scattered dings. The stock is fine, with traces of filler material visible around the buttcap and some light dents. The frizzen has been refaced, otherwise mechanically excellent.
Estimate: $9000 - $12000
Produced without sights, with a set of three wide silver bands securing the barrel, each decorated with crosses on the sides, floral patterns, zig zags and border designs, and a pair of proof stamps surrounded, one a horse the other "FER/ NAN/ DEZ". Fernandez is listed on page 22 of European Hand Firearms by Herbert J Jackson under "Gunsmiths of Madrid from 1684 to 1795". (writer has seen Russian pistols of this form, but this one is from Madrid Spain). Smooth lock plate, with a ball trigger, serrated frizzen face, thumbscrew for the hammer jaws and a silver reverse plate decorated similarly to the barrel bands. The stock itself is a fine tiger striped maple, chiefly visible on the underside of the wrist, with the majority of the surface covered by additional silver panels decorated in the same style, with geometric patterns, a silver tipped ramrod, and a silver buttcap with a semi-precious stone hanging from the lanyard ring.
BBL: 11 3/4 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 60
Finish: bright
Grips: maple
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Fine, with bright finish, showing mild spotting and pitting, along with some scattered handling marks. The silver panels are very fine, with an aged patina forming overall, excellent dark contrasts, and scattered dings. The stock is fine, with traces of filler material visible around the buttcap and some light dents. The frizzen has been refaced, otherwise mechanically excellent.
Unique Silver Stocked Unidentified Albanian Flintlock Holster Pistol<br>Estimate: $2500 - $4000
Lot # 1008 (Sale Order: 9 of 1055)
Unique Silver Stocked Unidentified Albanian Flintlock Holster Pistol
Estimate: $2500 - $4000
This is an attractive example of a ornately relief chiseled, silver stocked, Albanian flintlock pistol made in the early 19th century, for some unknown prominent individual. The embellishments are much more ornate than what is found on these flintlock pistols. Three inches of the breech end of the barrel is octagon with bands between the round and octagon portion and engraved with simple leaf and arch engraving designs with gold inlays including a gold inlaid band ahead of the engraving and at the breech end. The lock and hammer are lightly engraved with simple designs and it is equipped with a fenced brass flash pan. The 3/4 length stock is silver and there is a silver forend piece that covers the muzzle and extends 4 1/2" back from the muzzle and the trigger guard is also silver. The stock and forend are nicely, deep relief engraved with floral and geometric designs typical of the Albanian made guns. The gun is heavy for it's size, leading writer to believe the stock is solid silver and not silver wrapped wood as one might suspect.
BBL: 8 1/2 inch part octagon
Stock: silver
Gauge: 69
Finish: bright
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good. The metal surfaces have a smooth, once cleaned, gray patina. Much of the gold inlaid remains. The stock and trigger guard have an even natural aged patina with all of the engraving sharp. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: $2500 - $4000
This is an attractive example of a ornately relief chiseled, silver stocked, Albanian flintlock pistol made in the early 19th century, for some unknown prominent individual. The embellishments are much more ornate than what is found on these flintlock pistols. Three inches of the breech end of the barrel is octagon with bands between the round and octagon portion and engraved with simple leaf and arch engraving designs with gold inlays including a gold inlaid band ahead of the engraving and at the breech end. The lock and hammer are lightly engraved with simple designs and it is equipped with a fenced brass flash pan. The 3/4 length stock is silver and there is a silver forend piece that covers the muzzle and extends 4 1/2" back from the muzzle and the trigger guard is also silver. The stock and forend are nicely, deep relief engraved with floral and geometric designs typical of the Albanian made guns. The gun is heavy for it's size, leading writer to believe the stock is solid silver and not silver wrapped wood as one might suspect.
BBL: 8 1/2 inch part octagon
Stock: silver
Gauge: 69
Finish: bright
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good. The metal surfaces have a smooth, once cleaned, gray patina. Much of the gold inlaid remains. The stock and trigger guard have an even natural aged patina with all of the engraving sharp. Mechanically fine.
Unique Unidentified Flintlock Pistol with Attractive Engraved Solid German Silver Stock<br>Estimate:
Lot # 1009 (Sale Order: 10 of 1055)
Unique Unidentified Flintlock Pistol with Attractive Engraved Solid German Silver Stock
Estimate: $3000 - $6000
Produced without sights, with a set of 3 faint proofs on the upper left side of the chamber and a large German silver barrel band, decorated with checkerboard, floral and scroll engraving, which covers the entirety of the muzzle and stretches back 4 1/5". Scroll and checkerboard engraving is also present on the lock and hammer, with a cogwheel design to the hammer screw and frizzen spring cover, a short fence and a serrated frizzen face. The stock and trigger guard are made of solid German silver, with matching engraving pattern along the underside, scrollwork around the lock and on the wrist, checkerboard patterns at the breech, floral designs around the flared butt and a sunburst pattern on the buttcap. The pistol is very heavy for its size.
BBL: 8 inch part octagon
Stock:
Gauge: 60
Finish: bright
Grips: German silver
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Fine. The barrel and lock hardware show a bright steel period cleaned appearance with patches of brown patina and mild pitting. Stock is very fine, with a few small chips, a brown tint to the seam and scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: $3000 - $6000
Produced without sights, with a set of 3 faint proofs on the upper left side of the chamber and a large German silver barrel band, decorated with checkerboard, floral and scroll engraving, which covers the entirety of the muzzle and stretches back 4 1/5". Scroll and checkerboard engraving is also present on the lock and hammer, with a cogwheel design to the hammer screw and frizzen spring cover, a short fence and a serrated frizzen face. The stock and trigger guard are made of solid German silver, with matching engraving pattern along the underside, scrollwork around the lock and on the wrist, checkerboard patterns at the breech, floral designs around the flared butt and a sunburst pattern on the buttcap. The pistol is very heavy for its size.
BBL: 8 inch part octagon
Stock:
Gauge: 60
Finish: bright
Grips: German silver
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Fine. The barrel and lock hardware show a bright steel period cleaned appearance with patches of brown patina and mild pitting. Stock is very fine, with a few small chips, a brown tint to the seam and scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Attractive Etched and Gold Accented Custom Katar with Dual Flintlock Pistols<br>Estimate: $2000 - $4
Lot # 1010 (Sale Order: 11 of 1055)
Attractive Etched and Gold Accented Custom Katar with Dual Flintlock Pistols
Estimate: $2000 - $4000
Measuring 16 1/2" in overall length, with a blade measuring 10 1/2" long and 3" wide, showing a reinforced tip and a large etched panel on each side, one depicting the Hindu goddess Kali, carrying a scythe and a severed head in her 2 left arms and the other depicting Shiva, carrying a trident with a serpent perched atop his head. The grip section shows extensive coverage of custom gold scroll and floral designs, with a pair of 2 1/2" wide grip bars. Mounted on either side of the grip and running parallel to the spine of the blade are a pair of box lock flintlock pistols, numbered "0" and "1" on the barrels and chambers, with light engraving and the triggers running into the grip, where they can be pulled by the index and little fingers.
BBL: 2 1/2 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 45
Finish: bright/ gold
Grips: iron
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good as custom made, with minimal loss of the gold finish along the edges and a contrasting brown patina to the iron. Mechanical adjustment is needed, as the hammers do not reach full cock. The blade and pistols all show a mixed brown and gray patina, with some dings on the blade edge and mild spotting overall.
Estimate: $2000 - $4000
Measuring 16 1/2" in overall length, with a blade measuring 10 1/2" long and 3" wide, showing a reinforced tip and a large etched panel on each side, one depicting the Hindu goddess Kali, carrying a scythe and a severed head in her 2 left arms and the other depicting Shiva, carrying a trident with a serpent perched atop his head. The grip section shows extensive coverage of custom gold scroll and floral designs, with a pair of 2 1/2" wide grip bars. Mounted on either side of the grip and running parallel to the spine of the blade are a pair of box lock flintlock pistols, numbered "0" and "1" on the barrels and chambers, with light engraving and the triggers running into the grip, where they can be pulled by the index and little fingers.
BBL: 2 1/2 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 45
Finish: bright/ gold
Grips: iron
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good as custom made, with minimal loss of the gold finish along the edges and a contrasting brown patina to the iron. Mechanical adjustment is needed, as the hammers do not reach full cock. The blade and pistols all show a mixed brown and gray patina, with some dings on the blade edge and mild spotting overall.
Attractive Indian Katar Dagger with Dual Flintlock Pistols<br>Estimate: $2500 - $3500
Lot # 1011 (Sale Order: 12 of 1055)
Attractive Indian Katar Dagger with Dual Flintlock Pistols
Estimate: $2500 - $3500
Measuring 15 1/2" in overall length, with a blade measuring 10" long and 1 3/4" wide, with single fullers and an illegible punched number on one side. The blade is a separate component from the grip, possibly a repurposed sword blade, secured with rivets through a pair of raised floral decorated triangular panels. The gilt finished brass hilt measures 6" long and 2 3/4" wide at the dual grasping bars, with pierced-through bead designs along the edges and raised floral decoration. Fitted to either side of the grip and running parallel to the spine of the blade are a pair of box lock flintlock pistols, with flared cannon muzzles, punch dot and leafy floral engraving on the barrels and atop the locks, and scenes of an elephant squaring off against a boar on each side. The triggers run into the grip, where they can be pulled by the index and little fingers.
BBL: 3 1/4 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 40
Finish: bright/ gold
Grips: brass
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good as custom made, with half of the later applied gilt finish on the grip section, showing some light wear. The blade and barrels show a gray patina with brown spotting and mild dings and handling marks. Hammers have trouble releasing from full cock, otherwise mechanically fine.
Estimate: $2500 - $3500
Measuring 15 1/2" in overall length, with a blade measuring 10" long and 1 3/4" wide, with single fullers and an illegible punched number on one side. The blade is a separate component from the grip, possibly a repurposed sword blade, secured with rivets through a pair of raised floral decorated triangular panels. The gilt finished brass hilt measures 6" long and 2 3/4" wide at the dual grasping bars, with pierced-through bead designs along the edges and raised floral decoration. Fitted to either side of the grip and running parallel to the spine of the blade are a pair of box lock flintlock pistols, with flared cannon muzzles, punch dot and leafy floral engraving on the barrels and atop the locks, and scenes of an elephant squaring off against a boar on each side. The triggers run into the grip, where they can be pulled by the index and little fingers.
BBL: 3 1/4 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 40
Finish: bright/ gold
Grips: brass
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good as custom made, with half of the later applied gilt finish on the grip section, showing some light wear. The blade and barrels show a gray patina with brown spotting and mild dings and handling marks. Hammers have trouble releasing from full cock, otherwise mechanically fine.
Unique Silver Accented Indian Katar Anti-Armor Dagger Outfitted with a Pair of Onboard Box Lock Flin
Lot # 1012 (Sale Order: 13 of 1055)
Unique Silver Accented Indian Katar Anti-Armor Dagger Outfitted with a Pair of Onboard Box Lock Flintlock Pistols
Estimate: $4500 - $7000
Produced at an unknown date, the installation method of the pistols suggest an older blade that was later upgraded to its present configuration. Measuring 17 1/2" in overall length, with a blade measuring 10 1/4" long and 1 4/5" wide, with triple fullers and a reinforced tip. The silver finished hilt measures 8" long and 2 3/4" wide at the dual grasping bars, with a concave design to the outer bars for increased rigidity. Secured with clamps and screws to each support bar is a box lock flintlock pistol, equipped with screw-on cannon barrels, deep cut star patterns on the sides next to vine and punch dot engraving, which is continued on the tops. The side clamps double as protective shields for the hand, measuring 2 3/5" wide and 3 1/4" long, and the triggers are positioned to be used by the index and little fingers.
BBL: 3 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 36
Finish: silver/ bright
Grips: metal
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Fine. 75% original silver overlay remains on the hilt, with some mild wear and spotting, and the blade and barrels show a mixed gray patina with mild spotting, dings and handling marks. The pistols show 70% of a fine silver finish, with 85% on the hand shields, showing light scratches and wear. One of the hammers stops on the half-cock notch when fired, while the other is mechanically fine. Whatever the explanation for this unique oddity, it is still an extremely rare and unusual item!
Estimate: $4500 - $7000
Produced at an unknown date, the installation method of the pistols suggest an older blade that was later upgraded to its present configuration. Measuring 17 1/2" in overall length, with a blade measuring 10 1/4" long and 1 4/5" wide, with triple fullers and a reinforced tip. The silver finished hilt measures 8" long and 2 3/4" wide at the dual grasping bars, with a concave design to the outer bars for increased rigidity. Secured with clamps and screws to each support bar is a box lock flintlock pistol, equipped with screw-on cannon barrels, deep cut star patterns on the sides next to vine and punch dot engraving, which is continued on the tops. The side clamps double as protective shields for the hand, measuring 2 3/5" wide and 3 1/4" long, and the triggers are positioned to be used by the index and little fingers.
BBL: 3 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 36
Finish: silver/ bright
Grips: metal
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Fine. 75% original silver overlay remains on the hilt, with some mild wear and spotting, and the blade and barrels show a mixed gray patina with mild spotting, dings and handling marks. The pistols show 70% of a fine silver finish, with 85% on the hand shields, showing light scratches and wear. One of the hammers stops on the half-cock notch when fired, while the other is mechanically fine. Whatever the explanation for this unique oddity, it is still an extremely rare and unusual item!
Pair of Elaborately Decorated Gold Overlaid Mediterranean Flintlock Pistols<br> A) Mediterranean Fli
Lot # 1013 (Sale Order: 14 of 1055)
Pair of Elaborately Decorated Gold Overlaid Mediterranean Flintlock Pistols
A) Mediterranean Flintlock Pistol with Elaborate Silver Inlaid Stock
Estimate: $2500 - $5000
These pistols are elaborately decorated with gold overlaid damascene floral vine designs on the barrel, lock and hammer side. The frizzen is engraved with simple designs. The stock is extensively decorated with simple vine and leaf design. All iron construction and mounted with a full stock with a large ball at the butt. There are no identifying marks or proofs on the pistol. This elaborate pair of ball butt Flintlock pistols was most likely made for a very important Turkish or Persian individual.
BBL: 10 1/2 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 58
Finish: brown/gold damascene
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good. The metal surfaces have a smooth brown patina with strong traces of bright blue finish in the protected areas near the stock. All of the gold inlay remains. The stock is fine. A wire has been wrapped around the muzzle end to tighten the stock to the barrel. There are a few very small areas of absent inlay and a minor repair ahead of the trigger. The action needs some work, the hammer is very difficult to cock, writer did not want to force it and possibly cause damage.
B) Mediterranean Flintlock Pistol with Elaborate Silver Inlaid Stock
Described in "A".
BBL: 10 1/2 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 58
Finish: brown/gold
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good. The metal has a smooth brown patina, with all of the bright gold inlay remaining. The stock is very good. It appears that the ball on the butt has come loose at some time and has been glued back on. There are a few chips on top of the ball. There is a splinter absent from the up
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A) Mediterranean Flintlock Pistol with Elaborate Silver Inlaid Stock
Estimate: $2500 - $5000
These pistols are elaborately decorated with gold overlaid damascene floral vine designs on the barrel, lock and hammer side. The frizzen is engraved with simple designs. The stock is extensively decorated with simple vine and leaf design. All iron construction and mounted with a full stock with a large ball at the butt. There are no identifying marks or proofs on the pistol. This elaborate pair of ball butt Flintlock pistols was most likely made for a very important Turkish or Persian individual.
BBL: 10 1/2 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 58
Finish: brown/gold damascene
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good. The metal surfaces have a smooth brown patina with strong traces of bright blue finish in the protected areas near the stock. All of the gold inlay remains. The stock is fine. A wire has been wrapped around the muzzle end to tighten the stock to the barrel. There are a few very small areas of absent inlay and a minor repair ahead of the trigger. The action needs some work, the hammer is very difficult to cock, writer did not want to force it and possibly cause damage.
B) Mediterranean Flintlock Pistol with Elaborate Silver Inlaid Stock
Described in "A".
BBL: 10 1/2 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 58
Finish: brown/gold
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good. The metal has a smooth brown patina, with all of the bright gold inlay remaining. The stock is very good. It appears that the ball on the butt has come loose at some time and has been glued back on. There are a few chips on top of the ball. There is a splinter absent from the up
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Pair of Schwartz Lazarino Cominazo Marked Flintlock Pistols with Raise Carved Stocks<br> A) Schwartz
Lot # 1014 (Sale Order: 15 of 1055)
Pair of Schwartz Lazarino Cominazo Marked Flintlock Pistols with Raise Carved Stocks
A) Schwartz Marked Flintlock Pistol with Carved Stock
Estimate: $3000 - $5000
This pair of flintlock pistols are marked "I G SCHWARTZ" in a banner on the lock, "LAZARINO COMINAZO" on top of the barrel at the breech end and under the spring is marked "A DULAU". 3 3/8" of the breech end of the barrel is fluted and has an integral blade front sight. There is some light vine designs on the lock and hammer. Silver mounted with a decorative left side plate, scroll engraved trigger guard with decorative leaf finial, octagon ramrod pipes with the same design on the rear pipe extension and six sided buttcap with scroll designs and 2" extensions up each side. The stock is carved with floral designs on the forearm and behind the barrel tang and has an ebony forend. Complete with a hickory ramrod with a dark horn tip
BBL: 10 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 48
Finish: bright
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good. The metal surfaces have a smooth mottled brown patina. The silver has an aged patina, dark in the recessed areas. The stock is also very good with some scattered minor scratches and dings. The carving remains sharp. The barrel marking is fading, and the lock marking and engraving is crisp. The action is very good.
B) Schwartz Marked flintlock Pistol with Carved Stock
Described in "A".
BBL: 10 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 48
Finish: bright
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good. The metal surfaces have a smooth dark mottled brown patina. The silver has an aged patina, darker in the recessed areas. The stock is also very good with a couple of minor chips on the forearm and scattered minor pressure dents and dings. The car
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A) Schwartz Marked Flintlock Pistol with Carved Stock
Estimate: $3000 - $5000
This pair of flintlock pistols are marked "I G SCHWARTZ" in a banner on the lock, "LAZARINO COMINAZO" on top of the barrel at the breech end and under the spring is marked "A DULAU". 3 3/8" of the breech end of the barrel is fluted and has an integral blade front sight. There is some light vine designs on the lock and hammer. Silver mounted with a decorative left side plate, scroll engraved trigger guard with decorative leaf finial, octagon ramrod pipes with the same design on the rear pipe extension and six sided buttcap with scroll designs and 2" extensions up each side. The stock is carved with floral designs on the forearm and behind the barrel tang and has an ebony forend. Complete with a hickory ramrod with a dark horn tip
BBL: 10 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 48
Finish: bright
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good. The metal surfaces have a smooth mottled brown patina. The silver has an aged patina, dark in the recessed areas. The stock is also very good with some scattered minor scratches and dings. The carving remains sharp. The barrel marking is fading, and the lock marking and engraving is crisp. The action is very good.
B) Schwartz Marked flintlock Pistol with Carved Stock
Described in "A".
BBL: 10 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 48
Finish: bright
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good. The metal surfaces have a smooth dark mottled brown patina. The silver has an aged patina, darker in the recessed areas. The stock is also very good with a couple of minor chips on the forearm and scattered minor pressure dents and dings. The car
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Giosepo Dander and Mafeeo Franzio Marked Flintlock Pistol<br>Estimate: $1000 - $1500
Lot # 1015 (Sale Order: 16 of 1055)
Giosepo Dander and Mafeeo Franzio Marked Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $1000 - $1500
The lock plate is marked "GIOSEPO * DANDER" and the top barrel flat is marked "MAFEEO FRANZINO". 13 inches overall in length. The lock plate features a chiseled design behind the hammer and the artfully shaped trigger is floral engraved. Ornate thumb shield, side plate, and trigger guard finial, with a grotesque face on the hammer screw, trigger guard, and buttcap. Full length stock craved on the forearm, on the grip area and around the upper tang. Complete with a wooden ramrod with iron tip.
BBL: 7 3/4 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 50
Finish: brown
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Fair. The metal surfaces have been cleaned and now aging again. A small section of the side plate is missing. The stock is fair with some scattered cracks and a loose chunk of wood near the lock with a couple missing chips and some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500
The lock plate is marked "GIOSEPO * DANDER" and the top barrel flat is marked "MAFEEO FRANZINO". 13 inches overall in length. The lock plate features a chiseled design behind the hammer and the artfully shaped trigger is floral engraved. Ornate thumb shield, side plate, and trigger guard finial, with a grotesque face on the hammer screw, trigger guard, and buttcap. Full length stock craved on the forearm, on the grip area and around the upper tang. Complete with a wooden ramrod with iron tip.
BBL: 7 3/4 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 50
Finish: brown
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Fair. The metal surfaces have been cleaned and now aging again. A small section of the side plate is missing. The stock is fair with some scattered cracks and a loose chunk of wood near the lock with a couple missing chips and some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.
Pair of Silver Mounted F. Mercier Marked Flintlock Pistols<br> A) F. Mercier Marked Flintlock Pistol
Lot # 1016 (Sale Order: 17 of 1055)
Pair of Silver Mounted F. Mercier Marked Flintlock Pistols
A) F. Mercier Marked Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $2000 - $3000
This lot consists of two F. Mercier marked flintlock pistols in a modern wooden case. 13 inches in overall length. The lock plate is marked "F MERCIER A LEIGE" and this marking follows the contour of the cut out for the flash pan. The barrel at the breech is stamped with four various proofs (3 proofs on the top flat, and single proofs on the upper left and right flats) and the upper tang has a light floral engraving. Silver furniture including the engraved trigger guard and grip cap and flag motif chiseled side plate. The trigger guard has a floral scroll engraving. The border engraved grip cap also features a floral scroll engraving with a floral blossom design around the screw and a man's bust above the screw. The stock has checkering in the grip area. Both guns are complete with a modern custom partitioned case, single conical brass bullet mold and bag shaped powder flask. The case is lined in green felt.
BBL: 8 1/8 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 64
Finish: brown
Grips:
Serial Number: nsn
Condition: Very good. The barrel, lock and hammer have a dark mottled patina with some minor pitting and spotting. The silver has been cleaned and the buttcap has a minor dent. The stock is fine with numerous minor dings and scratches with a repaired chip in the grip area. Overall the checkering is crisp. The case is good. Mechanically fine.
B) F. Mercier Marked Flintlock Pistol
As described in "A".
BBL: 8 1/8 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 64
Finish: brown
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good. The barrel, hammer, and lock have a dark mottled patina with some minor pitting (more extensive on the barre
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A) F. Mercier Marked Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $2000 - $3000
This lot consists of two F. Mercier marked flintlock pistols in a modern wooden case. 13 inches in overall length. The lock plate is marked "F MERCIER A LEIGE" and this marking follows the contour of the cut out for the flash pan. The barrel at the breech is stamped with four various proofs (3 proofs on the top flat, and single proofs on the upper left and right flats) and the upper tang has a light floral engraving. Silver furniture including the engraved trigger guard and grip cap and flag motif chiseled side plate. The trigger guard has a floral scroll engraving. The border engraved grip cap also features a floral scroll engraving with a floral blossom design around the screw and a man's bust above the screw. The stock has checkering in the grip area. Both guns are complete with a modern custom partitioned case, single conical brass bullet mold and bag shaped powder flask. The case is lined in green felt.
BBL: 8 1/8 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 64
Finish: brown
Grips:
Serial Number: nsn
Condition: Very good. The barrel, lock and hammer have a dark mottled patina with some minor pitting and spotting. The silver has been cleaned and the buttcap has a minor dent. The stock is fine with numerous minor dings and scratches with a repaired chip in the grip area. Overall the checkering is crisp. The case is good. Mechanically fine.
B) F. Mercier Marked Flintlock Pistol
As described in "A".
BBL: 8 1/8 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 64
Finish: brown
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good. The barrel, hammer, and lock have a dark mottled patina with some minor pitting (more extensive on the barre
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Elaborated Gold Embellished Silver Mounted Flintlock Pistol with Silver Inlaid Stock<br>Estimate: $3
Lot # 1017 (Sale Order: 18 of 1055)
Elaborated Gold Embellished Silver Mounted Flintlock Pistol with Silver Inlaid Stock
Estimate: $3500 - $5000
A highly embellished flintlock pistol, most likely intended for the Turkish market. 16 3/4 inches overall length. Produced without sights, with a pair of unidentified proof marks on the left side at the breech, with traces of gold, strongest on the rear section. Additional gold is present on the hammer and lock plate, laid out in scroll and floral patterns, with a roller frizzen spring and a raised flash shield. Checkered full length stock, with an extended floral pattern silver ramrod pipe, trigger guard with raised scrollwork, engraved drums on the front finial and raised array of arms, traces of gold wash on the pipe and guard, two silver plates on the back of the grip with drum and floral engraving, a starburst panel on the butt with raised arms, and extensive wire scroll and floral plate inlays overall.
BBL: 10 1/2 inch part octagon
Stock:
Gauge: 65
Finish: brown/gold inlaid
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good, with a brown patina on the barrel, lock and hammer, with some dings and handling marks. Stock is good, with some light chips, wear on the furniture and sections of loose or absent wire. Mechanically needs adjustment, as hammer will not hold on cock, but does operate.
Estimate: $3500 - $5000
A highly embellished flintlock pistol, most likely intended for the Turkish market. 16 3/4 inches overall length. Produced without sights, with a pair of unidentified proof marks on the left side at the breech, with traces of gold, strongest on the rear section. Additional gold is present on the hammer and lock plate, laid out in scroll and floral patterns, with a roller frizzen spring and a raised flash shield. Checkered full length stock, with an extended floral pattern silver ramrod pipe, trigger guard with raised scrollwork, engraved drums on the front finial and raised array of arms, traces of gold wash on the pipe and guard, two silver plates on the back of the grip with drum and floral engraving, a starburst panel on the butt with raised arms, and extensive wire scroll and floral plate inlays overall.
BBL: 10 1/2 inch part octagon
Stock:
Gauge: 65
Finish: brown/gold inlaid
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good, with a brown patina on the barrel, lock and hammer, with some dings and handling marks. Stock is good, with some light chips, wear on the furniture and sections of loose or absent wire. Mechanically needs adjustment, as hammer will not hold on cock, but does operate.
Pair of Elaborate Gold Chased 18th Century Flintlock Pistols<br> A) 18th Century Flintlock Pistol
Lot # 1018 (Sale Order: 19 of 1055)
Pair of Elaborate Gold Chased 18th Century Flintlock Pistols
A) 18th Century Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $9000 - $12000
A pair of high quality flintlock pistols made in the mid-late 18th Century (quite possibly by a Russian maker. The pistols have part-round, .60 caliber, smooth bore barrels with two bands and cannon shaped muzzles. There are small front sights on the muzzles and an oval rear sights on the tangs. The barrels have chased flash holes. The pin-fastened, highly figured, European walnut, stocks have ivory forend tips, pierced, silver side plates, silver trigger guards and strapped, silver-plated, brass buttcap and silver ramrod pipes and end pipes. The bottoms of the buttcaps are inlaid with silver grotesque faces. The lock plates have beveled edges and integral iron, fenced pans. The locks have delicate goose-neck cocks and frizzens with curled toes. Each pistol has a wooden ramrod with ivory tip secured by two brass bands. The barrels and locks are browned and elaborately decorated with gold, oriental style inlays. A silver escutcheon plate is inlaid in the back of each pistol grip.
BBL: 10 6/8 inch
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 60 Bore
Finish: brown
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good. The iron barrel and lock has an even brown patina. The pistol shows minimal flash pitting or firing wear. Nearly all of the gold inlaid finish on the barrel and lock remains. The buttcap retains about 50% of the silver plated finish. The silver side plate and trigger guard are in very good condition. The highly figured walnut stock has scattered light handling marks but remains in very good overall condition.
B) 18th Century Flintlock Pistol
Described in "A".
BBL:
Stock:
Gauge:
Finish:
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good.
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A) 18th Century Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $9000 - $12000
A pair of high quality flintlock pistols made in the mid-late 18th Century (quite possibly by a Russian maker. The pistols have part-round, .60 caliber, smooth bore barrels with two bands and cannon shaped muzzles. There are small front sights on the muzzles and an oval rear sights on the tangs. The barrels have chased flash holes. The pin-fastened, highly figured, European walnut, stocks have ivory forend tips, pierced, silver side plates, silver trigger guards and strapped, silver-plated, brass buttcap and silver ramrod pipes and end pipes. The bottoms of the buttcaps are inlaid with silver grotesque faces. The lock plates have beveled edges and integral iron, fenced pans. The locks have delicate goose-neck cocks and frizzens with curled toes. Each pistol has a wooden ramrod with ivory tip secured by two brass bands. The barrels and locks are browned and elaborately decorated with gold, oriental style inlays. A silver escutcheon plate is inlaid in the back of each pistol grip.
BBL: 10 6/8 inch
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 60 Bore
Finish: brown
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good. The iron barrel and lock has an even brown patina. The pistol shows minimal flash pitting or firing wear. Nearly all of the gold inlaid finish on the barrel and lock remains. The buttcap retains about 50% of the silver plated finish. The silver side plate and trigger guard are in very good condition. The highly figured walnut stock has scattered light handling marks but remains in very good overall condition.
B) 18th Century Flintlock Pistol
Described in "A".
BBL:
Stock:
Gauge:
Finish:
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good.
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Cased Pair of Liege Proofed European Percussion Target Pistols with Accessories<br> A) European Perc
Lot # 1019 (Sale Order: 20 of 1055)
Cased Pair of Liege Proofed European Percussion Target Pistols with Accessories
A) European Percussion Target Pistol
Estimate: $1800 - $3000
This lot consists of two identical European dueling pistols. The Damascus rifled barrel is marked with a Liege ELG proof on the left flat at the breech. Fixed sights, with adjustable trigger. A scroll engraving is featured on the hammer, lock plate, spur trigger guard, and upper tang, all of which are casehardened. The casehardened breech plug has an engraved band at the front and rear. The half-stock has carved fish scales on the grip area, a carved leaf pattern on the edge of the flared butt and a carved shell pattern on the forend tip, with single stock wedge with silver escutcheons and a silver thumb shield. The butt has a compartment with a shell designed lid, which is also casehardened. Complete with a wooden case with a nicely figured wood veneer and lined with green felt. Included are the following accessories: a wooden mallet, cleaning rod with attachments, ramrod, nipple wrench, single conical bullet mold, "B.A. PARIS" marked powder flask, two extra percussion nipples, oiler, percussion cap container, and several rounds.
BBL: 7 3/4 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 46
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good. The barrel has a mottled gray patina with some mild spotting. The barrel retains strong original Damascus pattern in the protected areas around the stock, otherwise some faint traces of the pattern remain. The remaining metal surfaces retain 20% original case colors, otherwise a balance between smooth brown and gray patina. The stock is refinished with a minor crack near the lock and a small piece repaired on the left side of the forearm, along with some minor handling marks. The fish scales ar
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A) European Percussion Target Pistol
Estimate: $1800 - $3000
This lot consists of two identical European dueling pistols. The Damascus rifled barrel is marked with a Liege ELG proof on the left flat at the breech. Fixed sights, with adjustable trigger. A scroll engraving is featured on the hammer, lock plate, spur trigger guard, and upper tang, all of which are casehardened. The casehardened breech plug has an engraved band at the front and rear. The half-stock has carved fish scales on the grip area, a carved leaf pattern on the edge of the flared butt and a carved shell pattern on the forend tip, with single stock wedge with silver escutcheons and a silver thumb shield. The butt has a compartment with a shell designed lid, which is also casehardened. Complete with a wooden case with a nicely figured wood veneer and lined with green felt. Included are the following accessories: a wooden mallet, cleaning rod with attachments, ramrod, nipple wrench, single conical bullet mold, "B.A. PARIS" marked powder flask, two extra percussion nipples, oiler, percussion cap container, and several rounds.
BBL: 7 3/4 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 46
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good. The barrel has a mottled gray patina with some mild spotting. The barrel retains strong original Damascus pattern in the protected areas around the stock, otherwise some faint traces of the pattern remain. The remaining metal surfaces retain 20% original case colors, otherwise a balance between smooth brown and gray patina. The stock is refinished with a minor crack near the lock and a small piece repaired on the left side of the forearm, along with some minor handling marks. The fish scales ar
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Pair of European Flintlock Pistols<br> A) European Flintlock Pistol <br><br>Estimate: $3500 - $5500
Lot # 1020 (Sale Order: 21 of 1055)
Pair of European Flintlock Pistols
A) European Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $3500 - $5500
The shape and overall design of the blade front sight and a two leaf rear sight (one fixed, one folding). 13 1/4 inch overall length. The upper left and right flats as well as the top flat are stamped with "LC" proofs, which are highlighted in gold at the breech. "CROWN" over "M" proof is present on left side barrel flat which is partially obscured by the stock. The blued barrel is rifled with a pronounced swamp at the muzzle. The casehardened lock plate is unmarked. Iron furniture with an adjustable trigger and wooden horn tipped ramrod. The full length stock has a single stock wedge, checkering in the grip area and a flared butt fitted with grip cap.
BBL: 7 1/2 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 69
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Fine. The barrel retains 20% original blue finish with the balance a smooth gray patina. The lock plate retains flashes of faded original case colors, otherwise faded to a gray. Overall the remaining metal surfaces have a brown-gray patina with some minor pitting on the grip cap. The stock is fine with some minor dings, scratches, and pressure dents, with the a minor chip missing near the lock plate. Checkering is crisp overall.
B) European Flintlock Pistol
As described in "A", but with a wooden brass tipped ramrod.
BBL: 7 1/2 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 69
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Fine. The barrel retains 40% original blue finish with the balance a smooth gray patina with some minor pitting. The lock plate retains flashes of faded original case colors, otherwise a gray patina. Overall the remaining metal surfaces have a brown-gray patina with som
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A) European Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $3500 - $5500
The shape and overall design of the blade front sight and a two leaf rear sight (one fixed, one folding). 13 1/4 inch overall length. The upper left and right flats as well as the top flat are stamped with "LC" proofs, which are highlighted in gold at the breech. "CROWN" over "M" proof is present on left side barrel flat which is partially obscured by the stock. The blued barrel is rifled with a pronounced swamp at the muzzle. The casehardened lock plate is unmarked. Iron furniture with an adjustable trigger and wooden horn tipped ramrod. The full length stock has a single stock wedge, checkering in the grip area and a flared butt fitted with grip cap.
BBL: 7 1/2 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 69
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Fine. The barrel retains 20% original blue finish with the balance a smooth gray patina. The lock plate retains flashes of faded original case colors, otherwise faded to a gray. Overall the remaining metal surfaces have a brown-gray patina with some minor pitting on the grip cap. The stock is fine with some minor dings, scratches, and pressure dents, with the a minor chip missing near the lock plate. Checkering is crisp overall.
B) European Flintlock Pistol
As described in "A", but with a wooden brass tipped ramrod.
BBL: 7 1/2 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 69
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Fine. The barrel retains 40% original blue finish with the balance a smooth gray patina with some minor pitting. The lock plate retains flashes of faded original case colors, otherwise a gray patina. Overall the remaining metal surfaces have a brown-gray patina with som
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Pair of Wilson London Marked Brass Barrel and Silver Mounted Flintlock Pistols<br> A) Wilson Flintlo
Lot # 1021 (Sale Order: 22 of 1055)
Pair of Wilson London Marked Brass Barrel and Silver Mounted Flintlock Pistols
A) Wilson Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $10000 - $15000
The lock plate is script marked "Wilson", with "Wilson London" marked on the brass smooth bore barrel without sights. 13 3/4 inches overall in length. The left side of the barrel has three British proofs near the breech. The action and light engraved upper tang are iron and the buttcap, side plate thumb shield, ramrod pipes and trigger guard are silver. Four silver hallmarks are stamped on the trigger guard with a raised relief chiseled "C" on a punch dot background and an ornate finial. The side plate features a military motif that incorporates a spread winged eagle. The ornate sterling silver buttcap features a grotesque face and the ornate thumb shield features a side profile of a man's face. Smooth full length stock with a craving behind the upper tang and a flared butt. Complete with a wooden ramrod with a horn tip.
BBL: 8 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 62
Finish: bright/brass
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Fine. The action and tang have been cleaned, showing some minor pitting. The barrel has an attractive polished brass appearance. The silver parts are fine as polished. The forearm has been repaired, otherwise the revarnished stock is very good with a few hairline cracks, a minor crack near the side plate and a couple small chips missing near the buttcap, along with some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.
B) Wilson Flintlock Pistol
As described in "A". 13 3/4 inches overall in length.
BBL: 8 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 62
Finish: bright/brass
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Fine. The action and tang have been cleaned, showing some minor pitting. The barrel has an attractive p
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A) Wilson Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $10000 - $15000
The lock plate is script marked "Wilson", with "Wilson London" marked on the brass smooth bore barrel without sights. 13 3/4 inches overall in length. The left side of the barrel has three British proofs near the breech. The action and light engraved upper tang are iron and the buttcap, side plate thumb shield, ramrod pipes and trigger guard are silver. Four silver hallmarks are stamped on the trigger guard with a raised relief chiseled "C" on a punch dot background and an ornate finial. The side plate features a military motif that incorporates a spread winged eagle. The ornate sterling silver buttcap features a grotesque face and the ornate thumb shield features a side profile of a man's face. Smooth full length stock with a craving behind the upper tang and a flared butt. Complete with a wooden ramrod with a horn tip.
BBL: 8 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 62
Finish: bright/brass
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Fine. The action and tang have been cleaned, showing some minor pitting. The barrel has an attractive polished brass appearance. The silver parts are fine as polished. The forearm has been repaired, otherwise the revarnished stock is very good with a few hairline cracks, a minor crack near the side plate and a couple small chips missing near the buttcap, along with some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.
B) Wilson Flintlock Pistol
As described in "A". 13 3/4 inches overall in length.
BBL: 8 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 62
Finish: bright/brass
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Fine. The action and tang have been cleaned, showing some minor pitting. The barrel has an attractive p
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Pair of Segalas London Marked Flintlock Pistols<br> A) Segalas Flintlock Pistol <br><br>Estimate: $8
Lot # 1022 (Sale Order: 23 of 1055)
Pair of Segalas London Marked Flintlock Pistols
A) Segalas Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $8000 - $12000
This lot consists of two identical Segalas flintlock pistols. 15 3/4 inches overall length. The barrel has a blade front sight, three proofs on the left side at the breech, and scrollwork at the breech, with "SEGALAS LONDON" marked on the top. The border engraved lock plate is marked "SEGALAS". The upper tang has a floral engraving, with a floral blossom on the trigger guard. Chiseled side plate and thumb shield, with a grotesque face on the buttcap. The action, upper tang, trigger, and barrel are iron, with the remaining components brass. Complete with a swelled tip wooden ramrod with a flat brass head. Full length stock with a craving around the upper tang.
BBL: 9 7/8 inch round
Stock: relief carved walnut
Gauge: 62
Finish: bright/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good. The action and barrel have been cleaned and now aged to a mottled gray patina with some minor pitting. The brass is fine. The stock is also very good with some scattered hairline cracks and some minor handling marks. Mechanically needs work as it will not stay cocked.
B) Segalas Flintlock Pistol
As described in "A". 15 1/2 inches overall length.
BBL: 9 7/8 inch round
Stock: relief carved walnut
Gauge: 62
Finish: bright
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Good. The action and barrel have been cleaned and now aged to a mottled gray patina with some scattered minor pitting. The brass is fine. The stock is fine with a few hairline cracks and some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.
A) Segalas Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $8000 - $12000
This lot consists of two identical Segalas flintlock pistols. 15 3/4 inches overall length. The barrel has a blade front sight, three proofs on the left side at the breech, and scrollwork at the breech, with "SEGALAS LONDON" marked on the top. The border engraved lock plate is marked "SEGALAS". The upper tang has a floral engraving, with a floral blossom on the trigger guard. Chiseled side plate and thumb shield, with a grotesque face on the buttcap. The action, upper tang, trigger, and barrel are iron, with the remaining components brass. Complete with a swelled tip wooden ramrod with a flat brass head. Full length stock with a craving around the upper tang.
BBL: 9 7/8 inch round
Stock: relief carved walnut
Gauge: 62
Finish: bright/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good. The action and barrel have been cleaned and now aged to a mottled gray patina with some minor pitting. The brass is fine. The stock is also very good with some scattered hairline cracks and some minor handling marks. Mechanically needs work as it will not stay cocked.
B) Segalas Flintlock Pistol
As described in "A". 15 1/2 inches overall length.
BBL: 9 7/8 inch round
Stock: relief carved walnut
Gauge: 62
Finish: bright
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Good. The action and barrel have been cleaned and now aged to a mottled gray patina with some scattered minor pitting. The brass is fine. The stock is fine with a few hairline cracks and some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.
Pair of Collumbell London Marked Flintlock Queen Anne Pistols<br> A) Collumbell London Marked Flintl
Lot # 1023 (Sale Order: 24 of 1055)
Pair of Collumbell London Marked Flintlock Queen Anne Pistols
A) Collumbell London Marked Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $6000 - $8000
This lot consists of two identical Collumbell flintlock pistols. Manufactured without sights the barrel has a cannon style muzzle. 11 3.4 inches overall in length. The breech plug has three proofs on the left side and is marked "COLLUMBELL LONDON" on the top. The border engraved lock plate is marked "COLLUMBELL" under the flash pan. Ornate side plate and thumb shield, with a grotesque face on the buttcap. The trigger guard is lightly engraved and the upper tang has scrollwork. The half-stock has a craved pattern around the upper tang.
BBL: 5 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 60
Finish: brown
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good. The metal surfaces have been moderately polished and are aging once again, with some minor pitting. The side plate has a minor dent. The stock is very good with a few minor cracks around the lock and side plates, along with some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.
B) Collumbell London Marked Flintlock Pistol
As described in "A", but with the number "1" on the barrel and side of breech forward of front edge of lock plate. 11 3/4 inches overall in length.
BBL: 5 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 60
Finish: bright
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good. The metal surfaces have been buffed and are aging once again, with some minor pitting. The stock is fine with a couple hairline cracks and some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically fine.
A) Collumbell London Marked Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $6000 - $8000
This lot consists of two identical Collumbell flintlock pistols. Manufactured without sights the barrel has a cannon style muzzle. 11 3.4 inches overall in length. The breech plug has three proofs on the left side and is marked "COLLUMBELL LONDON" on the top. The border engraved lock plate is marked "COLLUMBELL" under the flash pan. Ornate side plate and thumb shield, with a grotesque face on the buttcap. The trigger guard is lightly engraved and the upper tang has scrollwork. The half-stock has a craved pattern around the upper tang.
BBL: 5 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 60
Finish: brown
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good. The metal surfaces have been moderately polished and are aging once again, with some minor pitting. The side plate has a minor dent. The stock is very good with a few minor cracks around the lock and side plates, along with some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.
B) Collumbell London Marked Flintlock Pistol
As described in "A", but with the number "1" on the barrel and side of breech forward of front edge of lock plate. 11 3/4 inches overall in length.
BBL: 5 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 60
Finish: bright
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good. The metal surfaces have been buffed and are aging once again, with some minor pitting. The stock is fine with a couple hairline cracks and some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically fine.
Pair of Willoughby Silver Mounted Flintlock Pistols<br> A) Willoughby Flintlock Pistol <br><br>Estim
Lot # 1024 (Sale Order: 25 of 1055)
Pair of Willoughby Silver Mounted Flintlock Pistols
A) Willoughby Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $3500 - $6500
This lot consists of two almost identical Wiloughby marked flintlock Queen Anne style pistols. 12 1/2 inches overall length. The border engraved lock with scrollwork behind the engraved hammer is marked "WILLOUGHBY". The screw on the cannon shaped barrel has a flared muzzle with scrollwork and three proofs on the breech plug. The trigger guard and upper tang are also engraved, with a grotesque face on the butt cap. The stock has an ornate silver thumb shield, a chiseled silver side plate, and a silver wire and dot motif near the upper tang.
BBL: 5 1/4 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 58
Finish: brown
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Fine. The metal surfaces have been cleaned, showing some minor pitting on the barrel. The stock is fine with exception of a minor crack near the lock and some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically fine.
B) Willoughby Flintlock Pistol
As described in "A". 12 1/2 inches overall length.
BBL: 5 1/4 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 58
Finish: brown
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Fine. The metal surfaces have been cleaned and are aging again with some minor pitting (mostly on the barrel). The stock is very good with a some wood missing around the lock and some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.
A) Willoughby Flintlock Pistol
Estimate: $3500 - $6500
This lot consists of two almost identical Wiloughby marked flintlock Queen Anne style pistols. 12 1/2 inches overall length. The border engraved lock with scrollwork behind the engraved hammer is marked "WILLOUGHBY". The screw on the cannon shaped barrel has a flared muzzle with scrollwork and three proofs on the breech plug. The trigger guard and upper tang are also engraved, with a grotesque face on the butt cap. The stock has an ornate silver thumb shield, a chiseled silver side plate, and a silver wire and dot motif near the upper tang.
BBL: 5 1/4 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 58
Finish: brown
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Fine. The metal surfaces have been cleaned, showing some minor pitting on the barrel. The stock is fine with exception of a minor crack near the lock and some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically fine.
B) Willoughby Flintlock Pistol
As described in "A". 12 1/2 inches overall length.
BBL: 5 1/4 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 58
Finish: brown
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Fine. The metal surfaces have been cleaned and are aging again with some minor pitting (mostly on the barrel). The stock is very good with a some wood missing around the lock and some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.
