BRASS BARRELED BRASS MOUNTED FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL MARKED “J RUSSEL” (NEW ENGLAND ?).

SN NSN. Cal. .500 Bore diameter. 7-7/8″ Brass bbl has octagonal breech section transitioning to round through wedding band. Left rear flat is stamped “J. Russel” (A Jonathan Russel is listed as a silversmith in Ashford, Conn 1770-1804, his mark is very similar in font and size, except without the “J”.). Trade lock marked on interior “43” and “W. Ketland”, has flat plate ending in a teat is fitted with inset pan, unbridled friction frizzen, and deeply chamfered serpentine cock. Lock is engraved in foliate sprays. What appears to be cherry stock with knob grip extends to muzzle, and is brass mounted with grip cap, trigger guard with acorn finial, one piece ramrod pipe/ thimble holding hickory ramrod, small oval crest plate at top of grip, and small oval sideplate for rear screw similar to those found on other New England and “Kentucky” rifles. CONDITION: Good. All brass parts show considerable wear and cleaning, toned to a fine mustard gold. Lock is gray to brown patina. Stock retains most of an old finish with numerous marks and scratches, and is sound, with old long dutchman repair on left top of bbl channel. 4-54758 MGM263 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1567

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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
	1567	$2,012.50	BRASS BARRELED BRASS MOUNTED FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL MARKED “J RUSSEL” (NEW ENGLAND ?). SN NSN. Cal. .500 Bore diameter. 7-7/8″ Brass bbl has octagonal breech section transitioning to round through wedding band. Left rear flat is stamped “J. Russel” (A Jonathan Russel is listed as a silversmith in Ashford, Conn 1770-1804, his mark is very similar in font and size, except without the “J”.). Trade lock marked on interior “43” and “W. Ketland”, has flat plate ending in a teat is fitted with inset pan, unbridled friction frizzen, and deeply chamfered serpentine cock. Lock is engraved in foliate sprays. What appears to be cherry stock with knob grip extends to muzzle, and is brass mounted with grip cap, trigger guard with acorn finial, one piece ramrod pipe/ thimble holding hickory ramrod, small oval crest plate at top of grip, and small oval sideplate for rear screw similar to those found on other New England and “Kentucky” rifles. CONDITION: Good. All brass parts show considerable wear and cleaning, toned to a fine mustard gold. Lock is gray to brown patina. Stock retains most of an old finish with numerous marks and scratches, and is sound, with old long dutchman repair on left top of bbl channel. 4-54758 MGM263 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1567 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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BRASS BARRELED BRASS MOUNTED FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL MARKED “J RUSSEL” (NEW ENGLAND ?).