FINE BRASS BARRELED JACOB KUNZ PHILADELPHIA FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

SN NSN. 8-3/4″ oct to rnd 50 Cal. smooth brass bbl marked “J KUNZ PHILAD”. Front sight is in relief and encircled by Kunz’s typical sunburst pattern. 14-3/4″ overall. Walnut stocked pistol has a T. Ketland & Co flintlock and no sideplate. Brass buttcap and brass trigger guard are each very nicely engraved. Made with no nosecap. Jacob Kunz (Kuntz)is arguably Philadelphia’s most famous gunsmith with examples of his work on display in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Jacob was born in Lehigh Valley in 1780, and moved to Philadelphia in 1810, where he died in 1876. Franklin Institute awarded Jacob a silver metal for his skill and ingenuity. In 1812 Jacob married Barbara Newhard who was the niece of the famous Lehigh County gunsmith Peter Newhard. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Very desirable excellent condition. 3″ crack in forend running along first 4″ of ramrod channel that needs to be glued. Flintlock needs internal adjustment. 4-49472 RG22 (6,000-12,000) – Lot 2379

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
	2379	$10,350.00	FINE BRASS BARRELED JACOB KUNZ PHILADELPHIA FLINTLOCK PISTOL. SN NSN. 8-3/4″ oct to rnd 50 Cal. smooth brass bbl marked “J KUNZ PHILAD”. Front sight is in relief and encircled by Kunz’s typical sunburst pattern. 14-3/4″ overall. Walnut stocked pistol has a T. Ketland & Co flintlock and no sideplate. Brass buttcap and brass trigger guard are each very nicely engraved. Made with no nosecap. Jacob Kunz (Kuntz)is arguably Philadelphia’s most famous gunsmith with examples of his work on display in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Jacob was born in Lehigh Valley in 1780, and moved to Philadelphia in 1810, where he died in 1876. Franklin Institute awarded Jacob a silver metal for his skill and ingenuity. In 1812 Jacob married Barbara Newhard who was the niece of the famous Lehigh County gunsmith Peter Newhard. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Very desirable excellent condition. 3″ crack in forend running along first 4″ of ramrod channel that needs to be glued. Flintlock needs internal adjustment. 4-49472 RG22 (6,000-12,000) – Lot 2379 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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FINE BRASS BARRELED JACOB KUNZ PHILADELPHIA FLINTLOCK PISTOL.