VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY 1ST MODEL FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

Cal. 69. 12-1/2″ rnd bbl. This scarce VA. Manufactory is dated 1811, which according to Giles Cromwell’s scholarly study, “Virginia Manufactory of Arms“, there were only “91” of these manufactured in 1811, as the second model began production in 1812. The “as found” condition of this piece indicates that no modern collector has made an effort to “revive it” from its “attic” or “as found” condition! The orig flintlock is marked “VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY” and the marking “RICHMOND” has lost its center letters (or the die was weak) but the date 1811 is fully visible. There does not appear to be any county markings atop the bbl, and there is no evidence of any replacement parts. This is a rare and uncommon date for these VA manufacture pistols! CONDITION: Fine. The pistol has a dry surface to not only the wood surface but also the oxidized iron parts. The orig ramrod is intact and other than a miniscule sliver missing at the tail of the lock. 4-53575 SDH46 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3303

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	3303	$10,350.00	VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY 1ST MODEL FLINTLOCK PISTOL. Cal. 69. 12-1/2″ rnd bbl. This scarce VA. Manufactory is dated 1811, which according to Giles Cromwell’s scholarly study, “Virginia Manufactory of Arms“, there were only “91” of these manufactured in 1811, as the second model began production in 1812. The “as found” condition of this piece indicates that no modern collector has made an effort to “revive it” from its “attic” or “as found” condition! The orig flintlock is marked “VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY” and the marking “RICHMOND” has lost its center letters (or the die was weak) but the date 1811 is fully visible. There does not appear to be any county markings atop the bbl, and there is no evidence of any replacement parts. This is a rare and uncommon date for these VA manufacture pistols! CONDITION: Fine. The pistol has a dry surface to not only the wood surface but also the oxidized iron parts. The orig ramrod is intact and other than a miniscule sliver missing at the tail of the lock. 4-53575 SDH46 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3303 Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY 1ST MODEL FLINTLOCK PISTOL.