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2313
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$9,200.00
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SIGNED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOL ATTRIBUTED TO SAMUEL BAUM. SN NSN. 7-1/2″ full oct .44 Cal smooth bbl signed “S B”. There is a rear sight at breech between tang and bbl. This pistol has a large Davidson reconverted flintlock and large brass sideplate ends in a point. Bbl is held to stock with one bbl wedge and stock is very nice curly maple. Brass nosecap is only 3/4″ long and is decorated with two scribe lines at its rear. Oval silver inlay on wrist behind bbl tang and pistol grip is covered with a brass buttcap. This rifle is attributed to the Upper Sesquehanna, Northumberland County, gunsmith Samuel Baum circa 1811-1820. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: There are rather insignificant cracks from lock and sideplate to rear entrance pipe and another from trigger guard to rear entrance pipe. These are age related and of no real concern. 4-49470 RG37 (4,000-8,000)
Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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. |