REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD PISTOL.

SN NSN. .50 Cal smooth bore x 7-1/8′ long brass bbl rnd to oct (2-1/2″ from breech). Marked “JWALSH” on top flat with a brass front sight set back 3/4″ from muzzle, bbl tang is iron . 4-1/16″ long lock marked under the unbridled pan “JWALSH” and encircled with engraving, typical of Walsh pistols. James Walsh is listed as a Philadelphia Committee of Safety gunsmith in 1775 advertises gunsmith tools for sale in 1779. Brass furniture consists of nose cap, two rammer pipes, trigger guard, buttcap and side plate. An unmarked oval shaped silver escutcheon is attached to the wrist by two small nails. All brass work is nicely engraved as is the lock in a style consistent with other James Walsh Officers pistols of this type. Wooden ramrod having a bone tip is orig to this piece. 11-1/2 long American walnut stock is nicely carved around the rear rammer pipe, lock, side plate and bbl tang area in typical James Walsh fashion. This is an opportunity to own a very desirable early American pistol that would look fine in any early American collection. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Bbl is in excellent condition having not been polished and shows its edges and age very well. Iron lock has a dark patina with no evidence of pitting. Balance of brass furniture like the bbl is untouched and has a nice mellow aged color. Stock is in overall very good condition with no major chips or losses except two small repairs. On right side of butt is a 1″ long x 3/4″ wide replaced piece of wood and on left side of butt is another replaced piece of wood 1″ long x 3/4″ probably done during the period as it matches age of stock very well. 4-49887 PAS65 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2498

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
	2498	$13,800.00	REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD PISTOL. SN NSN. .50 Cal smooth bore x 7-1/8′ long brass bbl rnd to oct (2-1/2″ from breech). Marked “JWALSH” on top flat with a brass front sight set back 3/4″ from muzzle, bbl tang is iron . 4-1/16″ long lock marked under the unbridled pan “JWALSH” and encircled with engraving, typical of Walsh pistols. James Walsh is listed as a Philadelphia Committee of Safety gunsmith in 1775 advertises gunsmith tools for sale in 1779. Brass furniture consists of nose cap, two rammer pipes, trigger guard, buttcap and side plate. An unmarked oval shaped silver escutcheon is attached to the wrist by two small nails. All brass work is nicely engraved as is the lock in a style consistent with other James Walsh Officers pistols of this type. Wooden ramrod having a bone tip is orig to this piece. 11-1/2 long American walnut stock is nicely carved around the rear rammer pipe, lock, side plate and bbl tang area in typical James Walsh fashion. This is an opportunity to own a very desirable early American pistol that would look fine in any early American collection. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Bbl is in excellent condition having not been polished and shows its edges and age very well. Iron lock has a dark patina with no evidence of pitting. Balance of brass furniture like the bbl is untouched and has a nice mellow aged color. Stock is in overall very good condition with no major chips or losses except two small repairs. On right side of butt is a 1″ long x 3/4″ wide replaced piece of wood and on left side of butt is another replaced piece of wood 1″ long x 3/4″ probably done during the period as it matches age of stock very well. 4-49887 PAS65 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2498 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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REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD PISTOL.