PAIR OF ENGLISH PISTOLS BY JAMES BARBAR, LONDON, FULLY SILVER MOUNTED, CIRCA 1750.

SN NSN. Plain locks with molded border, cocks en suite, as are frizzens. Rnd bbls with molded breeches indistinctly signed “Barbar”, London gun maker’s proofs “IB: Irish registration numbers 1543 & 1544. Full silver mounts comprising openwork sideplate. Trigger guard, ramrod pipes, spurred buttcaps with grotesque mask. Figured walnut full stocks with classic English shell carving behind bbl tang. A good representative pair of mid-century English flintlock pistols by one of the great London makers with fully hallmarked silver mounts in crisp condition. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Locks fair with some light pitting overall. Bbls fair with pitting and over-cleaning. Silver mounts quite crisp with only minor rubbing to buttcaps. Stock of one pistol good overall, stock of other pistol has forend replaced from rear ramrod pipe forward. Ramrods replaced. 4-49749 (3,000-6,000) – Lot 2485

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
	2485	$5,175.00	PAIR OF ENGLISH PISTOLS BY JAMES BARBAR, LONDON, FULLY SILVER MOUNTED, CIRCA 1750. SN NSN. Plain locks with molded border, cocks en suite, as are frizzens. Rnd bbls with molded breeches indistinctly signed “Barbar”, London gun maker’s proofs “IB: Irish registration numbers 1543 & 1544. Full silver mounts comprising openwork sideplate. Trigger guard, ramrod pipes, spurred buttcaps with grotesque mask. Figured walnut full stocks with classic English shell carving behind bbl tang. A good representative pair of mid-century English flintlock pistols by one of the great London makers with fully hallmarked silver mounts in crisp condition. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Locks fair with some light pitting overall. Bbls fair with pitting and over-cleaning. Silver mounts quite crisp with only minor rubbing to buttcaps. Stock of one pistol good overall, stock of other pistol has forend replaced from rear ramrod pipe forward. Ramrods replaced. 4-49749 (3,000-6,000) – Lot 2485 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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PAIR OF ENGLISH PISTOLS BY JAMES BARBAR, LONDON, FULLY SILVER MOUNTED, CIRCA 1750.