PAIR OF BRITISH FLINTLOCK DUELING PISTOLS.

This pair of very well made 9″ oct bbl duelers exhibit 56 Cal. bores, browned bbls, all steel mountings which are nicely engraved. The maker Richard Wicksted has his mark in gold on each lock and a cartouche “R.W.” on each bbl along with other proofs. There is an engraved silver escutcheon in each gun in stocks opposite lock. These guns are typical of other English flints produced circa 1790 and appear orig and complete throughout. CONDITION: Guns overall are sound and solid, functional. Bbls have a rebrowned, other surfaces are gray/brown with scattered areas of pitting. Ramrods are orig. Gold insets in locks are only partially discernible as to maker (Wicksted is listed in Gardner, Small Arms Makers, London 1772-1778). 9-94499 (4,500-6,500) – Lot 2291

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 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
	2291	$6,221.25	PAIR OF BRITISH FLINTLOCK DUELING PISTOLS. This pair of very well made 9″ oct bbl duelers exhibit 56 Cal. bores, browned bbls, all steel mountings which are nicely engraved. The maker Richard Wicksted has his mark in gold on each lock and a cartouche “R.W.” on each bbl along with other proofs. There is an engraved silver escutcheon in each gun in stocks opposite lock. These guns are typical of other English flints produced circa 1790 and appear orig and complete throughout. CONDITION: Guns overall are sound and solid, functional. Bbls have a rebrowned, other surfaces are gray/brown with scattered areas of pitting. Ramrods are orig. Gold insets in locks are only partially discernible as to maker (Wicksted is listed in Gardner, Small Arms Makers, London 1772-1778). 9-94499 (4,500-6,500) – Lot 2291 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 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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PAIR OF BRITISH FLINTLOCK DUELING PISTOLS.