WILLIAM SHENER (ATTRIB.) KENTUCKY PISTOL.

Cal. 48. 9-1/4″ oct to rnd bbl. The work of William Shener of Reading, PA is often differentiated from most of the other unsigned Reading Kentucky rifles/pistols because of the engravings on the metal components. Very few of the earlier rifles/pistols from the Reading area are ever engraved. This fine pistol is stocked in walnut (which shows curl on the buttstock) and has a “reddish” finish which is most probably the first surface. The floral engraving on the bow of the trigger guard is very delicate and is in the shape of a “Daisy” flower. The single silver inlay on the wrist has the same broken-line engraving seen on the other brass parts. This is an excellent example of an early Reading Kentucky Pistol. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very fine. The stock is all intact, including the orig finish with the exception of a small piece (1″ x 1/4″) above the upper rear of the flintlock. The flintlock is orig and there are no other significant flaws on the piece. An almost perfect specimen! 4-54349 SDH38 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3383

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	3383	$13,800.00	WILLIAM SHENER (ATTRIB.) KENTUCKY PISTOL. Cal. 48. 9-1/4″ oct to rnd bbl. The work of William Shener of Reading, PA is often differentiated from most of the other unsigned Reading Kentucky rifles/pistols because of the engravings on the metal components. Very few of the earlier rifles/pistols from the Reading area are ever engraved. This fine pistol is stocked in walnut (which shows curl on the buttstock) and has a “reddish” finish which is most probably the first surface. The floral engraving on the bow of the trigger guard is very delicate and is in the shape of a “Daisy” flower. The single silver inlay on the wrist has the same broken-line engraving seen on the other brass parts. This is an excellent example of an early Reading Kentucky Pistol. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very fine. The stock is all intact, including the orig finish with the exception of a small piece (1″ x 1/4″) above the upper rear of the flintlock. The flintlock is orig and there are no other significant flaws on the piece. An almost perfect specimen! 4-54349 SDH38 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3383 Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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WILLIAM SHENER (ATTRIB.) KENTUCKY PISTOL.