EXTREMELY RARE JOHN MILES LARGE MILITARY FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

EXTREMELY RARE JOHN MILES LARGE MILITARY FLINTLOCK PISTOL. Cal. 69. 9-3/4” rnd bbl. The lockplate faintly marked “MILES” in a downward arc over “PHIL”. This is located in front of the cock on the lockplate. The bbl marked, but not strongly “MILES PHILADa4VaREGt”. Also “44” is clearly stamped on the upper left side of the bbl, the counter plate, the buttplate, the trigger guard and a “2147” is stamped on the ram rod. There is a large “T” on the inside of the lockplate. Also, the wood of the stock has a large, deeply carved and bold “RA” just behind the lockplate and on the opposite side, also in old deeply carved numbers “44”. The pistol fully stocked with a ½” brass band set in about ½” back of the tip of the fore stock. There were a very limited number of these Miles flintlock pistols made and provided to Richmond, VA. The first of these pistols were supplied around October 7, 1801. The first production coincides with the last of the production of the also extremely rare North Cheney pistols. This pistol offered is believed to be the 7th known Miles Virginia contract pistol. This Miles pistol was shipped from Philadelphia to Richmond on September 30th, 1802 onboard The Success (as per Cromwell’s records); it was in the last delivery that Miles made to VA. The “4 VA RGT” markings were applied by Miles on the last delivery. According to shipping records the previous 10 chests of pistols were not marked. The ramrod is possibly an arsenal cut down from a VA musket. The ramrod head bears the number “2147”. The “44” was apparently intended as both reassembly codes and ownership marks. The period “RA” carved on the stock is believed to stand for or Richmond Artillery. CONDITION: Metal has been cleaned, however there is an overall age patina. Iron is brown and the brass with a mustard color. A small 1/4” x 1/8” pc of the fence at the rear of the pan is missing and other than the ramrod, the gun appears to be orig. Minor chips around the buttstock and has dents and scratches but is very solid. 4-56621 (20,000-30,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

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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	50	$0.00	EXTREMELY RARE JOHN MILES LARGE MILITARY FLINTLOCK PISTOL. Cal. 69. 9-3/4” rnd bbl. The lockplate faintly marked “MILES” in a downward arc over “PHIL”. This is located in front of the cock on the lockplate. The bbl marked, but not strongly “MILES PHILADa4VaREGt”. Also “44” is clearly stamped on the upper left side of the bbl, the counter plate, the buttplate, the trigger guard and a “2147” is stamped on the ram rod. There is a large “T” on the inside of the lockplate. Also, the wood of the stock has a large, deeply carved and bold “RA” just behind the lockplate and on the opposite side, also in old deeply carved numbers “44”. The pistol fully stocked with a ½” brass band set in about ½” back of the tip of the fore stock. There were a very limited number of these Miles flintlock pistols made and provided to Richmond, VA. The first of these pistols were supplied around October 7, 1801. The first production coincides with the last of the production of the also extremely rare North Cheney pistols. This pistol offered is believed to be the 7th known Miles Virginia contract pistol. This Miles pistol was shipped from Philadelphia to Richmond on September 30th, 1802 onboard The Success (as per Cromwell’s records); it was in the last delivery that Miles made to VA. The “4 VA RGT” markings were applied by Miles on the last delivery. According to shipping records the previous 10 chests of pistols were not marked. The ramrod is possibly an arsenal cut down from a VA musket. The ramrod head bears the number “2147”. The “44” was apparently intended as both reassembly codes and ownership marks. The period “RA” carved on the stock is believed to stand for or Richmond Artillery. CONDITION: Metal has been cleaned, however there is an overall age patina. Iron is brown and the brass with a mustard color. A small 1/4” x 1/8” pc of the fence at the rear of the pan is missing and other than the ramrod, the gun appears to be orig. Minor chips around the buttstock and has dents and scratches but is very solid. 4-56621 (20,000-30,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 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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