AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD OFFICERS HOLSTER PISTOL CIRCA 1775.

AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD OFFICERS HOLSTER PISTOL CIRCA 1775. SN NSN. 10-1/2″ .65 Cal smooth bore flat top rnd bbl. Apple wood stocked with fine relief shell carving to the rear of bbl tang. Crude brass buttcap is of the Harpers Ferry pistol style and long brass 2-screwed sideplate is rather crude and not engraved. All brass furniture is typically American and simply fashioned. Early flint lock is stamped “B HOMER”. The Homer lock marking has been often encountered on Hudson Valley Fowlers and other Colonial era pieces. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: About 7″ of forend has been replaced with matching apple wood and perfectly matched patina. Wood ramrod is a replacement. Wood forward of lock has been stabilized in period with iron nails. Buttplate may have been replaced in period. Front lock screw has stripped threads and needs to be replaced. 4-49467 RG50 (3,000-6,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2576	$4,025.00	AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD OFFICERS HOLSTER PISTOL CIRCA 1775. SN NSN. 10-1/2″ .65 Cal smooth bore flat top rnd bbl. Apple wood stocked with fine relief shell carving to the rear of bbl tang. Crude brass buttcap is of the Harpers Ferry pistol style and long brass 2-screwed sideplate is rather crude and not engraved. All brass furniture is typically American and simply fashioned. Early flint lock is stamped “B HOMER”. The Homer lock marking has been often encountered on Hudson Valley Fowlers and other Colonial era pieces. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: About 7″ of forend has been replaced with matching apple wood and perfectly matched patina. Wood ramrod is a replacement. Wood forward of lock has been stabilized in period with iron nails. Buttplate may have been replaced in period. Front lock screw has stripped threads and needs to be replaced. 4-49467 RG50 (3,000-6,000) 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.

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