2486

$2,587.50

PAIR OF 18TH CENTURY FLINTLOCK ENGLISH BRASS BARRELED JOSEPH & WILLIAM RICHARDS PISTOLS.

SN NSN. 8″ oct to rnd brass 60 Cal. smooth bore bbls English proofed at breech. Brass mounted with engraved trigger guards with pineapple finials and brass buttcaps extending up each side of grip. Brass sideplates are engraved and lock on one pistol is marked “J&W Richards” while the second pistol’s lock is marked “T Ketland & Co.”. J&W Richards worked in Birmingham/GB circa 1799-1817. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good to fine. T Ketland marked lock has been broken and repaired at tail end and may be a replacement. Wood repair around forward part of Ketland lock. 2-1/2″ crack repair on left side at muzzle on Richards marked pistol. 4-50133 RG54 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 2486

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Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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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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