RELIEF CARVED CURLY MAPLE FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY FREDERICK SELL CONSIDERED ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT KENTUCKY GUNSMITHS.

SN NSN. 4-7/8′ oct to rnd .30 Cal smooth bbl signed “F. Sell”. Overall 9″. This petite pistol has a fine curly maple stock with heavy relief carving around and behind bbl tang. Flintlock is held by one lock screw and brass nicely engraved sideplate is held in place by an additional wood screw in front. Brass trigger guard and buttcap are each engraved with a 4-petal flower design. Flint lock is not marked or engraved. Frederick Sell was one of the great masters of Kentucky rifle making and a member of one of the most important Kentucky gun making families. Frederick Sell is listed as a gunsmith in York, PA in 1807 and appears in Littlestown records from 1817 until 1858. It is believed Frederick is the son of Jacob sell the elder and a brother of Jacob sell the younger. This is the only Frederick Sell Kentucky pistol we have seen. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Fine. This pistol is a fine example of a Kentucky pistol by a very famous Kentucky rifle gunsmith. Flintlock is not working and needs adjustment. Evidence pistol had an in-period break through wrist. 4-49495 RG3 (11,500-18,500) – Lot 2374

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2374	$24,150.00	RELIEF CARVED CURLY MAPLE FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY FREDERICK SELL CONSIDERED ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT KENTUCKY GUNSMITHS. SN NSN. 4-7/8′ oct to rnd .30 Cal smooth bbl signed “F. Sell”. Overall 9″. This petite pistol has a fine curly maple stock with heavy relief carving around and behind bbl tang. Flintlock is held by one lock screw and brass nicely engraved sideplate is held in place by an additional wood screw in front. Brass trigger guard and buttcap are each engraved with a 4-petal flower design. Flint lock is not marked or engraved. Frederick Sell was one of the great masters of Kentucky rifle making and a member of one of the most important Kentucky gun making families. Frederick Sell is listed as a gunsmith in York, PA in 1807 and appears in Littlestown records from 1817 until 1858. It is believed Frederick is the son of Jacob sell the elder and a brother of Jacob sell the younger. This is the only Frederick Sell Kentucky pistol we have seen. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Fine. This pistol is a fine example of a Kentucky pistol by a very famous Kentucky rifle gunsmith. Flintlock is not working and needs adjustment. Evidence pistol had an in-period break through wrist. 4-49495 RG3 (11,500-18,500) – Lot 2374 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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RELIEF CARVED CURLY MAPLE FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY FREDERICK SELL CONSIDERED ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT KENTUCKY GUNSMITHS.