FINE AND ELEGANT CIRCA 1770 BRITISH LONG FLINTLOCK FOWLER.

NSN. Cal. 80. This beautiful well made and finely preserved “market hunter” is just over six feet, with 57″ heavy breeched, slightly swamped bbl with teardrop shaped silver blade front sight. Top flat of bbl “ST. ALBANS”, left side of breech has commercial London proofs. Lock sign “I / DEYKIN”, for (J)ohn (Daykin), Nottingham 1760-75. Brass furniture with engraved oval thumbplate inscribed “G F WILLEY”. Buttplate tang is scroll engraved with pheasant, three screw lock escutcheon plate has matching engraving as does rear ramrod thimble and trigger guard which terminates in acorn finial. English walnut stock has raised clamshell molding rear of breech. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Iron has dark patina mostly smooth with staining and light pitting. There is light pitting around bolster and slight burn to wood just forward and rear of pan as expected. Markings all discernible as can be seen in photos. Stock is sound and solid with a couple of small hairlines which do not affect aesthetics. Swelled wood ramrod appears orig to time of use. Brass overall has a light mustard patina. Mechanically fine with clean smooth bore. This is a very elegant “as found” all orig 18th century long Fowler without issue and fine surface. 51763-1 JS (4,500-7,500) – Lot 1281

FINE PRE-REVOLUTION LARGE BORE FLINTLOCK FOWLER.

NSN. Cal. 80. This beautiful gun which once decorated a fine New England home, has beautiful cherry wood stock, almost 6-1/2″ long with 61″ bbl. This gun, which was made about 1760-1770, has early English commercial proofs on breech of bbl, unmarked lock with brass hardware and bulbous wood ramrod. Gun appears well kept for many years with nicely refinished stock and patinaed metal. In its day, this gun was a “market hunter”, big bore with long bbl for long range. It is amazing this 250 year old Fowler survived as well as it has with such fine aesthetics. CONDITION: Appears orig and matching throughout. Stock has several hairlines, crack repair under lock and glued wood repair above lock escutcheon with small chip at 1/2″ crack. Brass has light mustard patina. Two-stage oct-rnd bbl has grey/brown mottled patina matching lock with pitting at breech of bbl and lock. Mechanically functional with clean smooth bore. 51353-1 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 1282

PAIR OF GOOD QUALITY FLINTLOCK HOLSTER OR DUELING PISTOLS BY JOHN UTTING OF BIRMINGHAM AND LONDON.

NSN. Cal. 68. This fairly crisp pair of large caliber pistols have 9-1/8″ steel bbls with octagonal breech sections marked “BOROUGH LONDON” (John Utting worked at Burough Street London ca 1812). Bbls are also stamped with Birmingham proofs. Chamfered locks with rebated tails have semi-waterproof pans, roller frizzens, and serpentine cocks. Walnut full stocks with flat sided bag grips are iron mounted. Trigger guards have stylized pineapple finials. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls are polished bright, and this treatment appears to be original, as all marks and decorations are crisp, with no evidence of browning in protected areas. Stocks are sound with a considerable number of light marks and dings in their orig finish. Orig horn tipped ramrods have worm tails. Mechanically excellent, one lock a bit mushy. 51127-1 MGM18 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3496

FINE CONDITION AND HIGH QUALITY OVER UNDER FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY TATHAM & EGG.

SN 1158. Cal. 50. 4-3/4″ Octagonal twist bbls have case hardened patent breeches with poincon marked “TATHAM & EGG”, as well as platinum vents. Very fine armorial engraving is on false breech. Locks with late style waterproof gold lined pans, roller frizzens, and french cocks, have back sliding safeties and rebated tails. Locks are engraved “Tatham & Egg” under pans. Pistol is fitted with single trigger which fires top bbl first and bottom bbl on second pull. Nicely figured walnut stock with square checkered long grip is steel mounted. Trigger guard has armorial engraving on bow with SN on central oval. Shaped grip cap with sunburst engraving is marked with rack number “36”. At top of grip is a truncated gold square engraved with royal coat of arms with motto “Hon Soit Qui Mal Pense” surrounding a lion passant, all surmounted by a sovereign’s crown. Steel ramrod mounts through single ferrule on left side of bbls. CONDITION: Excellent, except for cleaning of trigger guard and grip cap. Bbls retain over 90% of their orig brown with excellent definition to pattern. Locks retain over 80% of their orig case hardening color. Orig stock finish is somewhat worn through at grip with checkering lightly worn. Pistol appears essentially unfired with bright shiny bores and very few marks on frizzens. Locks are crisp. Trigger appears to work well. 51162-9 MGM15 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3497

FINE SILVER INLAID RAMS-HEAD BUTT SCOTTISH ALL-METAL PISTOL.

NSN. Cal. 62. This classic early Scottish pistol was converted from its orig dog log configuration to regular flint by an unknown craftsman who most likely worked in the area around Doune, Scotland, as lockplate has been reworked and lock now sports a fine pierced body cock with classic Doune star behind top spur. 8-1/2″ tapered round bbl has a flared octagonal muzzle and usual longitudinal grooves at breech end. All steel stock/ body is filed in classic early 18th century manner with scrolled rams horn butt. Bbl and stock have matching bronze and silver inlays consisting of simple scrolls and bands interspersed with hearts and lozenges. A Christian cross and Stuart rose are on bottom. Hollow silver ball trigger has matching pricker installed in butt. Left side is mounted with long belt hook with fancy pierced sideplate. Reworked lock with unbridled friction frizzen, is engraved with attenuated scroll. No makers name is present. Orig fancy turned all steel ramrod is in long rope filed pipe. PROVENANCE: Gun Report, Dec 1959 with this very pistol on cover with article describing it and other Scottish pistols. CONDITION: Good. All metal parts show even overall pitting, with the exception of lockplate and cock which are only lightly pitted, undoubtedly due to their later reworking. Inlays are considerably toned, and engraving on inlays is somewhat washed. A handsome Scottish pistol. 51481-1 MGM19 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3498

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BRASS BARRELED NAVAL OFFICER’S PISTOL BY D. EGG.

NSN. Cal. 65. 6-7/8″ Slightly swamped round bbl with makers name on flattened top of rear section. London proofs. Steel lock with serpentine cock and friction frizzen is stamped “D.EGG”. Brass mounted walnut full stock. Brass furniture engraved with line borders, and snowflake on trigger guard bow. CONDITION: Good, due to repair to grip and refinish of rear portion of stock, otherwise would rate fine. Light cleaning and mellow subsequent patina. 51127-10 MGM13 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3499

LONG BARRELED DUELING OR HOLSTER PISTOL BY HENRY NOCK.

NSN. Cal. 65 cal. 10″ Swamped octagon bbl has patent breech with gold poincon on top marked “NOCK LONDON” and has gold touch hole. False breech has deep armorial engraving. Lock has semi-waterproof gold lined pan, roller frizzen, and back sliding safety. Flat faced cock is reinforced. Trigger is set. Walnut full stock has checkered bag grip with flat chamfered sides, and is iron mounted. Trigger guard has later addition of finger spur. Orig ramrod has worm tail. CONDITION: Good. Most metal parts cleaned to relatively bright polish. Stock retains most of what appears to be its orig finish with many light marks and dents and no noted repairs. Cock is a replacement, engraving does not match. 51127-4 MGM16 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3500

FINE VENETIAN CAVALRY OR MARINE FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, CIRCA 1750/1780.

NSN. Cal. .67 Bore. 10-1/2″ Tapered round bbl has indecipherable proofs at breech end. Early cambered lock has unbridled friction frizzen and flat faced serpentine cock. A circular stamp is on rebated tail. Walnut full length stock is brass mounted with faceted knob grip cap and semi-relief cast sideplate, trigger guard, and thimble. Brass escutcheon at top of grip is engraved with grotesque face flanked by wings. PROVENANCE: Private Lifetime Collection Of A Noted Scholar And Authority. CONDITION: Fair to good. Iron parts are cleaned to bright silver over considerable pinprick pitting. Brass nicely toned to mustard brown. Stock has evidence of many repairs, most notably at front of lock and forend tip. Ramrod is a short modern replacement. 51627-3 MGM101 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3501

QUEEN ANNE BOXLOCK FLINTLOCK SCREW CANNON BARREL PISTOL BY THOMAS RICHARDS WITH STEEL AND SILVER MOUNTS.

NSN. Cal. 62. 5″ Tapered cannon bbl, section removes from boxlock breech, which is fitted with semi-waterproof pan, bridled friction frizzen, and round bodied serpentine cock. Makers name “T. Richards” and London proofs are on bottom. (Thomas Richards worked in Birmingham from 1747 to 1779). Stock with knob butt has un-hallmarked silver mounts, consisting of pierced sideplate, fancy crest plate at top of grip engraved with stag over owners initials, and grotesque mask butt cap. Trigger guard is of steel. Silverwork was most likely done in Birmingham, and is not hallmarked because an assay office was not established in Birmingham until the 1770’s. CONDITION: Good. Steel parts have dark gray patina over scattered pitting. Stock lightly refinished over many marks and bumps. Silver has been maintained well, and is lightly tarnished. Mechanically good. 31377-24 MGM22 (2,000-2,500) – Lot 3502

SUPERB LONG BARRELED FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL BY PIERRE KLENKE A SELLE.

NSN. Cal. 56. Dating from around 1700 this very high quality pistol has 12-1/2″ round bbl with filed in decoration at transition from octagonal breech section, top of which is engraved “P. K”. Rounded and cambered lock has unbridled friction frizzen and tall serpentine cock, both of which have fine relief scroll carving. Makers name and address are at bottom. Figured European walnut full stock is iron mounted with relief scrolled sideplate, large knob grip with mustachioed gentleman mask on bottom, and nicely filed ramrod pipes. Stock is scroll relief carved at sides of bbl tang, and around thimble. Pierced, scrolled device is at top of grip with bottom stamped “No. 13.” CONDITION: Fine. Metal parts cleaned to light gray patina over some scattered light pitting. Stock carving remains clear. Grip metal is somewhat away from wood. 2″ piece is missing from muzzle, otherwise stock appears sound. Mechanically excellent. 51162-14 MGM17 (1,750-2,750) – Lot 3503

WOGDON OFFICERS OR DUELING PISTOL.

NSN. Cal. 50. 9-1/2″ Tapered, octagon bbl. Lock with serpentine cock, roller frizzen, and back sliding safety is engraved “Wogdon” under pan. Steel mounted full length stock has slab sided bag grip. Trigger guard has raised acorn finial. CONDITION: Fair. Re-converted to flint from percussion. Heavily cleaned with bbl engraving faint. Stock refinished with repairs at muzzle end and at grip, wood somewhat under metal. Mainspring weak. Trigger will not set. 51127-5 MGM14 (750-1,250) – Lot 3504

BRASS BARREL BLUNDERBUSS FLINTLOCK COACH GUN.

NSN. Cal. 16 bore. This cute little carbine measures just over 30″ with a 14-1/2″ brass bbl which swells to just over 1-1/2″ at muzzle, Birmingham proofs, early circa 1760 unsupported cock with indiscernible makers mark on lock. CONDITION: Gun is sound and solid with light mustard patina to brass bbl with discernible commercial proofs. Brass mounts are engraved with similar matching patina. Iron lock is dark grey/brown with pitting. Stock is refinished with 5″ repair at toe and large inset repairs to forestock forward of lock and last 7″ of forestock is restoration as is copper tipped ramrod. 31377-21 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3505

BRASS BARRELED AND MOUNTED SPRING-BAYONET FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS BY RYAN & WATSON, LONDON, CIRCA 1780.

NSN. Cal. 75. Brass flared cannon bbl with oct breech section engraved “LONDON” and marked with commercial proofs, transitions through wedding band to swamped rnd portion then to ring turned flared 1-1/4″ muzzle. Top is mounted with pivot for 12-1/2″ steel spring-loaded bayonet which is retained in folded position by latch on breech plug tang. High quality chamfered lock engraved “RYAN & WATSON” and is fitted with integral pan, bridled roller frizzen and high breasted serpentine cock, as well as a back sliding safety. Nicely streaked European walnut straight grip stock extends to flare of bbl and is checkered at grip. Stock is brass mounted with engraved buttplate, and trigger guard with pineapple finial. CONDITION: Very good. All brass parts show old cleaning, and are a mellow mustard color, engraving still sharp and clear. Lock shows some darkening and light pitting. Lock and frizzen springs are crisp. Bayonet spring is strong. Stock retains much of its orig varnish with hand worn patina with scattered cosmetic defects. Checkering has light wear. Orig ramrod is missing its horn tip, otherwise 100% complete. Mechanically sound. 51587-1 JS (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3506

REAL NEAT FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS WITH EXTREME FLARE.

NSN. Cal. 2-1/4″ at muzzle. This impressive blunderbuss has 16″ bbl with octagonal breech section transitioning to round with large flare at muzzle which also has some incised decoration, and is engraved in geometric and light scroll. It is fitted with a Brown Bess lock marked “Dublin Castle” on tail, with “GR” under crown with British broad arrow at center. It also features bridled friction frizzen and round bodied serpentine cock. Light colored fiddle figured stock is sheet brass mounted with Brown Bess brass trigger guard nailed to stock. Grip is checkered. CONDITION: Very Good. Iron parts cleaned to silvery gray over some light pitting and darkening. Stock has a fairly heavy coat of varnish. Brass is a fine gold patina. Mechanically good. 51162-11 MGM39 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3507

BRASS BARRELED FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS BY JOHN HALL, LONDON, CIRCA 1750.

NSN. Cal. 80. Brass flared 3-stage rnd cannon bbl with wedding ring transitions to flared 1-1/4″ muzzle. First section engraved “LONDON” and marked with commercial proofs and John Hall’s registered mark (1738). High quality tapered lock engraved with crown and “I / HALL” which is fitted with integral pan, unbridled frizzen and early unsupported serpentine cock. European walnut straight grip stock extends to flare of bbl. Stock is brass mounted with lightly engraved buttplate and trigger guard and early 3-screw lock escutcheon sideplate. CONDITION: Very good overall. All brass parts show old cleaning, and are a bright mustard color with old varnish, engraving still sharp. Lock shows some darkening and light pitting. Lock and frizzen springs are crisp. Stock is sound with crack repair at toe and 4″ x 1/2″ inset below lock. Buttplate screws are a bit boogered, but are orig. Mechanically sound with good bore. 51587-2 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3508

EXCEPTIONAL HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION, FLINTLOCK DOUBLE FOWLER BY GOELLNER (SUHL).

NSN. Cal. 22 ga. (.600 bore diameter). 31″ Twist bbls have long case hardened patent breeches with gold lined vents, and gold inlaid “Goellner in Suhl”. Breech iron has border engraving and delicate gold inlays of sunburst and scroll. Locks with flat plates feature semi-waterproof pans, roller frizzens, sliding safeties, and serpentine cocks. Locks and cocks are also gold inlaid with delicate wheat stalks and some decorative scroll. Makers name and address are in gold under pans. Nicely streaked and lightly figured stock has wooden trigger guard/ grip which is reinforced with engraved German silver with a German silver heel plate with fancy engraved spur. Stock also features some carving around butt, right hand cheekpiece chip carved at transition, and checkering at grip and forend. Fruit wood ramrod with horn tip and German silver tail (worm under cap) is held by two deeply turned fancy German silver pipes. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% of their orig grayish brown finish with some staining. Breech and locks retain approx 95% orig case hardening color. Stock retains nearly all of its orig oil finish. Bores appear to be excellent, with some coagulated grease and oil, but are rather dusty. Locks are crisp. 51162-17 MGM46 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 3509

HIGH QUALITY FLINTLOCK FOWLER BY PIERRE DE SAINTE, FATHER-IN-LAW OF NICHOLAS NOEL BOUTET.

NSN. Cal. 60. 31-3/4″ Octagon to round bbl transitions to 16 sided and then through wedding band. There are three gold poincon at breech end, as well as engraved and gold damascened decoration with name and Versailles address on top flat. Heavily chamfered lock has scroll transition to rebated tail, along with unbridled friction frizzen, and serpentine cock. Fiddle figured full length walnut stock is relief filed iron mounted, and has well carved relief scroll behind bbl tang and thimble. A green velvet cheek pad has been mounted to comb with silver braid and rounded tacks. CONDITION: Good. Bbl is mostly a brown to gray patina, vent re-worked. Lock and furniture are polished to gray brown with silver highlights. Stock has probably an old refinish over many light marks and dents, and appears to be sound, with repaired crack from front of sideplate 6″ along bbl channel on left side, and a small dutchman under lock below cock. 51701-6 MGM55 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3510

SUPERB QUALITY, EARLY FLINTLOCK SINGLE FOWLER BY IOHANN WAASS OF VIENNA.

NSN. Cal. 20 ga. This lovely early gun, made around 1700, has 43-1/2″ bbl with octagonal breech section tapering and transitioning to round through broad wedding band. Breech section is inset with a number of poincon, one with “Iohann Was”. Large flat bodied lock with shaped chamfer features unbridled friction frizzen and flat bodied serpentine cock. Lock is engraved with scroll, horseman, and running rabbit. Makers name is under pan and “In Wein” is behind cock. Exceptionally fancy walnut half stock, has carved horn tip, fine relief scroll carving around bbl tang, transition of comb, and gilded brass furniture. This very fancy furniture consists of relief carved and nicely scroll engraved heavy buttplate, trigger guard and ramrod pipes with baroque pierced sideplate and matching crest plate at top of grip. CONDITION: Good. Iron and steel parts cleaned to silver and brown over considerable pitting. Wood has considerable marks and scuffs under restored finish. Carving slightly softened. There is a repaired crack about 3″ behind forend tip which has reopened, otherwise stock appears sound with one small chip missing under forward portion of lock. Mechanically good. 51162-10 MGM49 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 3511

FINE QUALITY, EARLY FLINTLOCK SINGLE FOWLER BY GEORGE KEISER OF VIENNA.

NSN. Cal. 20. This fine early gun, made around 1710, has 44″ twist bbl with relief chiseled breech section, tapering and transitioning to round. Breech section is gold inlaid with simple scroll with makers name and address in gold on top flat. Large flat bodied lock with shaped chamfers features unbridled friction frizzen and flat bodied serpentine cock. Lock is engraved with horseman in pursuit of a running stag. Makers name is under pan and “In Weinn” is behind cock. Fancy walnut half stock, has carved horn tip, fine relief scroll carving around bbl tang, and gilded brass furniture. This fancy furniture consists of scroll and baroque engraved heavy buttplate, trigger guard and ramrod pipes with scrolled pierced sideplate and matching crest plate at top of grip. CONDITION: Good. Iron and steel parts cleaned to pewter and brown over considerable pitting. Wood has considerable marks and scuffs under restored finish. Carving slightly softened. There is a repaired crack about 10″ behind forend tip which is partially filled with putty, and another crack under front portion of lock. Mechanically good. 51162-3 MGM50 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3512

FLINTLOCK JAEGER RIFLE BY JACOB FRIESE.

NSN. Cal. 57. Groove diameter, 7 grooves. This lightweight small Jaeger rifle has 23″ swamped, octagon bbl engraved “Iacob Friese” on top flat. Cambered brass lockplate is deeply chamfered and is fitted with non-bridled friction frizzen and flat faced serpentine cock. Relatively plain walnut full stock is brass mounted and is fitted with wooden trigger guard reinforced by brass band. Stock features right hand cheekpiece and has some relief carving from bbl tang with a sea monster transition of cheekpiece to relief carving of archer and acorns at rear. CONDITION: Good. Bbl cleaned to bright pewter. Engraving on bbl looks fresh. Brass is toning after cleaning. Wood with some oil rubbed in over what may be orig finish. Stock appears sound with an area of filling in front of trigger guard finial. Lock will not cock, but does hold and fire at half cock. Bore is good. 51153-2 MGM51 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 3513

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VERY RARE BAKER VOLUNTEER RIFLE BY HENRY NOCK INCORPORATING HIS PATENT BREECH AND PINLESS LOCK, WITH BAKER BAYONET AND SCABBARD.

NSN. Cal. 69. (7 Groove rifling) 26″ Bbl with large bayonet stud mounted at right front, has octagonal breech section marked “H NOCK PATENT” (central ignition). Small sized Nock patent semi-waterproof pinless lock is engraved “H. Nock” on plate. Stock with brass cap extends to within 2″ of muzzle and is “slotted” to eliminate plugging of ramrod channel. Other stock mounts are brass, including heavy buttplate with rack no. “32”, large patchbox on right side, and trigger guard with bow engraved with what is likely owners name “E Shaw”. Leather covered cheek pad has been tacked into comb. Steel ramrod has swell toward tip to engage spring in front ferrule. Rifle is accompanied by orig Baker type bayonet with 22-1/2″ blade made by “Beddell & Bate” (?) with cast brass handle. Bayonet has what appears to be its orig scabbard. CONDITION: Good. Bbl cleaned to bright silver to gray. Lock is pewter gray over light pitting. Brass is nicely toned. Stock appears to have had some oil rubbed in over its orig finish at time of installation of cheek pad. Bore is very fine, shiny with a few light pits. Lock is crisp. Bayonet is good, blade cleaned, brass of grip toned. Leather of scabbard considerably crazed with some lifting of grain. Brass tarnished. Brass tip missing. A fine example of this exceptionally scarce British rifle. 51153-1 MGM48 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 3514

SUPERB FLINTLOCK JAEGER RIFLE BY FISCHER.

NSN. Cal. 69. (.700 Bore diameter, “smooth” rifling) 25″ Swamped octagon bbl is fitted with unique large V-groove rear sight. Round bodied lock with unbridled friction frizzen and round bodied serpentine cock is engraved “Fischer” under frizzen spring. (No town or address is given.) European walnut stock extends to muzzle with horn cap, and has many areas of relief acanthus carving. Stock is brass mounted with heavy buttplate. Trigger guard, sideplate, and ramrod pipes are unadorned, but of fancy outline. A sliding patchbox is on right side of butt. CONDITION: Excellent, near to new, showing only faint ravages of time. Appears essentially unfired, with only a few minor marks and dings and some spatters of white paint (?) on wood. 51162-16 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3515

PERCUSSION JAEGER RIFLE WITH NESHANNOCK MARKING ON STOCK (MERCER CO. PA ?).

NSN. Cal. 62 (7 Groove rifling). 29″ Swamped octagon bbl is fitted with bayonet studs on right side of muzzle. (Bayonet was often used when boar hunting in case your first and only shot failed). Unmarked lock converted from flint to percussion, has had frizzen replaced by nipple guard/ safety. Triggers are double set. Full length walnut stock with heavy brass nose cap is brass mounted and attaches to bbl with three side nails. Heavy brass ramrod is held by two beaded pipes and thimble. Buttplate and trigger guard are heavy brass. A sliding wood patchbox cover is on right side of butt behind a circular stamp in script “Neshannock ???” surrounding a “P”. CONDITION: Good. Bbl is a rough very dark brown pitted patina. Lock is somewhat less pitted. Stock has old refinish. Brass nicely toned after last cleaning. Mechanically good. Triggers will not set. Bore is good, shiny, with some light pitting. 31377-4 MGM57 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3517

WELL MADE FANCY EASTERN EUROPE/ NORTH AFRICAN MIQUELET.

NSN. Cal. 60. 52-1/4″ Bbl affixed to stock with 9 scroll repossee silver bands. There is an engraved name or address on top flat. Miquelet lock has been silver clad. Forend of stock extends to within 9″ of muzzle, and has silverwork matching bands toward front, and is nearly fully inlaid with inset circular gold stars back toward lock area, which has been inlaid with mother of pearl diamonds. Butt has matching circular gold stars toward rear, and comb is wrapped with red cloth worked with gold piping. CONDITION: Good. Old bbl shows heavy cleaning and is now silver to brown patina over considerable pitting. Silver is good. Lock missing patches of silver. A few gold stars are missing, with some cracking and parts missing in a few mother of pearl diamonds. Cloth somewhat deteriorated. 51162-12 MGM52 (1,250-2,250) – Lot 3518

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Please Note: The lot contains 10 guns NOT 8 guns as indicated in the title.

LOT OF EIGHT FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC PISTOLS RANGING FROM HAND CANNON THROUGH PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

1) TWIGG POCKET PISTOL. NSN. BOXLOCK FLINTLOCK, 1-3/4″ Barrel, 6-1/4″ overall, marked “Twigg” and “London” on brass frame, brass screw bbl, plain walnut bag grip, steel trigger guard, sliding safety. CONDITION: Very good. Old cleaning, nicely patenated, will not cock, trigger spring broken. 2) KETLAND & CO LONDON NAVAL OFFICERS F/L PISTOL. NSN. (ca 1785). 7-7/8″ Round swamped brass bbl, brass lockplate and pan, marked with makers name. Steel serpentine cock and frizzen. Acorn finial to trigger guard. Some relief carving around bbl tang. Pierced sideplate. CONDITION: Fair due to crudely replaced trigger guard bow and tang. Full stock appears sound, but with some minor stress cracks on left side, replaced ramrod with ferrule missing. 3) EUROPEAN POCKET PISTOL. NSN. UNMARKED PAIR OF SCREW BARREL BOXLOCK FLINTLOCK MUFF PISTOLS: Steel frames, 1″ barrels, Birmingham proofs, 5-1/4″ overall. Sliding safeties, folding spur triggers, floral and foliate engraving on frames, silver chinoiserie inlay in walnut bag grips. CONDITION: Good. Gray patina on metal, considerable lifting of inlay. Mechanically good. 4) EAST EUROPEAN MIGUELET HOLSTER PISTOL. NSN. HIGH QUALITY. 13-1/2″ Relief filed steel bbl attached to morocco leather covered nearly full stock with three silver bands with inlay. Gold damascened lock, ball trigger with no guard. Scrolled silver sideplate, matching bbl bands, ball grip with silver cap decorated “en suite” with bands and backstrap. CONDITION: Fair, due to major break in stock at grip, otherwise good plus. Essentially, as found. 5) UNMARKED PISTOL HAND CANNON. NSN. INTERESTING BREECH LOADING MINIATURE HAND CANNON. 4-5/8″ Flared octagon bbl with “thunder mug” breech section put into battery with wooden wedge. Elm (?) stock with turned fruit wood (?) butt. 15″ overall. CONDITION: Good, cleaned, stock repair to breech area. 6) MIQUELET BELT PISTOL. NSN. PERCUSSION WITH BELT HOOK. 7-3/4″ Octagon to round bbl. Brass trigger guard. Walnut full stock with flared butt having floral carved cap. Steel belt hook on left side. CONDITION: Good, lightly cleaned patina. 7) COLT POCKET PISTOL 1849. SN 75733. 6″ Bbl. Standard configuration. Matching numbers. New York City bbl address. CONDITION: Fair. Re-blued over scattered pitting. Frame re-plated. Grips worn. Hammer cocks. Cylinder does not rotate. 8) WITTEMAN OF DARMSTADT FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. NSN. PAIR. (Most likely Johann, working 1793-95). 10″ Blued steel octagon to round bbls with makers name on top flats. Plain locks with roller frizzens. Walnut full stocks mounted with engraved brass furniture. Skip checkered grips with brass stud highlights on flared grips, with foliate cast caps. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Iron parts retain over 80% of their orig finish. Stocks have a few nicks and dings. Brass backstraps most likely later replacements. 51343-2, 51343-3, 51343-5, 51343-6, 51343-7, 51343-8, 51343-9, 51343-11 MGM5(3,550-6,500) – Lot 3520