MATCHED PAIR OF KENTUCKY FLINTLOCK SILVER INLAID PISTOLS.

MATCHED PAIR OF KENTUCKY FLINTLOCK SILVER INLAID PISTOLS. This rare and unrecorded pair of matching Kentucky Pistols are signed on the barrels, “L. Gurly”. They have 7-1/2″ full oct brass .25 cal rifled barrels. The signature is clear but after extensive research, there seems to be no known record of this maker and these may be the only pair of their type known. The lockplates are in original flintlock configuration and are signed R. Ashmore. These locks are known to be found on numerous Pennsylvania made guns. The architecture of these pistols suggest manufacture in Ohio and each pistol has a silver inlay on the left side engraved “Boston Ohio”, most likely the origin of the maker. The pistols each feature more than ten silver and/or brass inlays and are unquestionably a matched pair. The initials “G.Y.W.” are engraved on each pistols butt cap, obviously the initials of their orig owner. CONDITION: Fine. Each of the pistols show equal signs of light and honest wear, but no abuse. A single one of these pistols would be desirable, but as a pair they are extremely rare. As is well-known, bonified matched pairs of Kentucky Pistols are of the rarest of collectible American arms. 4-46884 (15,000-30,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	2257A	$17,250.00	MATCHED PAIR OF KENTUCKY FLINTLOCK SILVER INLAID PISTOLS. This rare and unrecorded pair of matching Kentucky Pistols are signed on the barrels, “L. Gurly”. They have 7-1/2″ full oct brass .25 cal rifled barrels. The signature is clear but after extensive research, there seems to be no known record of this maker and these may be the only pair of their type known. The lockplates are in original flintlock configuration and are signed R. Ashmore. These locks are known to be found on numerous Pennsylvania made guns. The architecture of these pistols suggest manufacture in Ohio and each pistol has a silver inlay on the left side engraved “Boston Ohio”, most likely the origin of the maker. The pistols each feature more than ten silver and/or brass inlays and are unquestionably a matched pair. The initials “G.Y.W.” are engraved on each pistols butt cap, obviously the initials of their orig owner. CONDITION: Fine. Each of the pistols show equal signs of light and honest wear, but no abuse. A single one of these pistols would be desirable, but as a pair they are extremely rare. As is well-known, bonified matched pairs of Kentucky Pistols are of the rarest of collectible American arms. 4-46884 (15,000-30,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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