GOOD PAIR OF ENGLISH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS WITH FULL SILVER MOUNTS BY JAMES BARBAR, LONDON, SILVER HALLMARK FOR 1752.

SN NSN. Plain locks with beaded engraved borders signed “Barbar”. Gooseneck cocks en suite. Frizzens en suite as well. Rebrowned rnd bbls with London gun maker’s proofs and “IB” for James Barbar. Bbl signed “Barbar” as well. Figured walnut full stocks with shell design behind breech. Openwork silver sideplates with monster. Spurred silver buttcaps with grotesque masks. Trigger guards fully hallmarked, stamped “IB”. Thumb plates with crown surmounted by head, unknown crest. A fine pair of full silver mounted English pistols by one of London’s more distinguished gun makers. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Locks clean and bright, bbls rebrowned, engraving crisp. All small lock parts original including top jaws and screws. Silver mounts slightly rubbed. Wood with minor repair at bbl pin. Otherwise crisp. Ramrods appear to be original, one with worm. 4-49866 (6,000-12,000) – Lot 2483

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
	2483	$8,050.00	GOOD PAIR OF ENGLISH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS WITH FULL SILVER MOUNTS BY JAMES BARBAR, LONDON, SILVER HALLMARK FOR 1752. SN NSN. Plain locks with beaded engraved borders signed “Barbar”. Gooseneck cocks en suite. Frizzens en suite as well. Rebrowned rnd bbls with London gun maker’s proofs and “IB” for James Barbar. Bbl signed “Barbar” as well. Figured walnut full stocks with shell design behind breech. Openwork silver sideplates with monster. Spurred silver buttcaps with grotesque masks. Trigger guards fully hallmarked, stamped “IB”. Thumb plates with crown surmounted by head, unknown crest. A fine pair of full silver mounted English pistols by one of London’s more distinguished gun makers. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Locks clean and bright, bbls rebrowned, engraving crisp. All small lock parts original including top jaws and screws. Silver mounts slightly rubbed. Wood with minor repair at bbl pin. Otherwise crisp. Ramrods appear to be original, one with worm. 4-49866 (6,000-12,000) – Lot 2483 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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GOOD PAIR OF ENGLISH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS WITH FULL SILVER MOUNTS BY JAMES BARBAR, LONDON, SILVER HALLMARK FOR 1752.