PAIR OF AMERICAN FEDERAL PERIOD FLINTLOCK PISTOLS.

Cal. 54. 8-1/2″ brass rnd bbls. This pair of curly maple stocked flintlock pistols were likely fabricated in the 1790-1810 period using imported English brass bbls and “Ketland & Co.” flintlocks. The trigger guards and the buttcaps as well as the ramrod ferrules are probably English imports as well. Using English imports after the American Revolution was a common practice as the flood gates of normal trade opened up. However, the simple engraved brass escutcheons for the lock-bolts are obviously made by the American gunsmith who stocked these pistols. A strong “flame-grained” curly maple was selected for the stocking and the very pleasing amber color of the orig finish gives these pistols an absolutely wonderful appearance! It is especially so, when combined with the “mustard” patination of the brass hardware. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: One pistol is fine overall condition, while the second pistol has two “old” visible losses, one under the rear of the lock and the other above the front of the lock. The ramrods are probably modern replacements but could easily be transitioned into a better matching condition. Actually the missing pieces on pistol #2 could be left alone to keep their “as found” condition or they could be replaced! One note: bbl #2 has an orig spliced (silver soldered!) bbl as evidenced by the think dark line, 3″ from the front of the bbl. There is NO splicing to the stock. 4-50007 SDH45 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3374

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3374	$8,050.00	PAIR OF AMERICAN FEDERAL PERIOD FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. Cal. 54. 8-1/2″ brass rnd bbls. This pair of curly maple stocked flintlock pistols were likely fabricated in the 1790-1810 period using imported English brass bbls and “Ketland & Co.” flintlocks. The trigger guards and the buttcaps as well as the ramrod ferrules are probably English imports as well. Using English imports after the American Revolution was a common practice as the flood gates of normal trade opened up. However, the simple engraved brass escutcheons for the lock-bolts are obviously made by the American gunsmith who stocked these pistols. A strong “flame-grained” curly maple was selected for the stocking and the very pleasing amber color of the orig finish gives these pistols an absolutely wonderful appearance! It is especially so, when combined with the “mustard” patination of the brass hardware. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: One pistol is fine overall condition, while the second pistol has two “old” visible losses, one under the rear of the lock and the other above the front of the lock. The ramrods are probably modern replacements but could easily be transitioned into a better matching condition. Actually the missing pieces on pistol #2 could be left alone to keep their “as found” condition or they could be replaced! One note: bbl #2 has an orig spliced (silver soldered!) bbl as evidenced by the think dark line, 3″ from the front of the bbl. There is NO splicing to the stock. 4-50007 SDH45 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3374 Click here to view provenance 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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PAIR OF AMERICAN FEDERAL PERIOD FLINTLOCK PISTOLS.