MATCHED PAIR OF UNMARKED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOLS ATTRIBUTED TO JACOB RESOR OF OHIO.

SN NSN. 9-1/4″ oct to rnd 56 Cal. smooth unmarked bbls pined to curly maple stocks. Fitted with flintlocks marked “T KETLAND & Co”. Brass trigger guards are fluted on bow a feature which should help in the identification of maker. Stocks are finished very dark with carved dimples behind lock and sideplate panels. It has been suggested these are the work of Jacob Resor who was born in 1786 in Lancaster County moving to Cincinnati Ohio in 1811 where he worked until at least 1834. Several Jacob Resor pistols still exist in collections. PROVENANCE: Ex Jim Johnson Collection. Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Complete with normal signs of wear and usage with expected dings and scratches but no evidence of any restoration. 4-49457 RG42 (8,000-16,000) – Lot 2376

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
	2376	$12,075.00	MATCHED PAIR OF UNMARKED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOLS ATTRIBUTED TO JACOB RESOR OF OHIO. SN NSN. 9-1/4″ oct to rnd 56 Cal. smooth unmarked bbls pined to curly maple stocks. Fitted with flintlocks marked “T KETLAND & Co”. Brass trigger guards are fluted on bow a feature which should help in the identification of maker. Stocks are finished very dark with carved dimples behind lock and sideplate panels. It has been suggested these are the work of Jacob Resor who was born in 1786 in Lancaster County moving to Cincinnati Ohio in 1811 where he worked until at least 1834. Several Jacob Resor pistols still exist in collections. PROVENANCE: Ex Jim Johnson Collection. Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Complete with normal signs of wear and usage with expected dings and scratches but no evidence of any restoration. 4-49457 RG42 (8,000-16,000) – Lot 2376 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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MATCHED PAIR OF UNMARKED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOLS ATTRIBUTED TO JACOB RESOR OF OHIO.