JOHN DERR KENTUCKY PISTOL.

50 Cal. Rifled 10-1/4″ oct to rnd bbl. This ca. 1820 pistol is a perfect example of John Derr’s work in the town of Oley, Berks County, PA. This example is especially important because it personifies the classic form and features of a true Kentucky pistol which parallels the designs found on Kentucky rifles. First, the iron bbl has rifle sights (front and rear) and the bore is actually rifled! Secondly, the brass furniture is exactly what J. Derr used on his Kentucky rifles. Even if the bbl was not stamped “John Derr WARRANTED”, it would not be difficult to attribute this piece to his hand. The orig “violin” (reddish-tint) finish is still wonderfully intact and the use of the five silver inlays enhances the appeal of this crisp piece. It would be difficult to improve on the strength of this classic Berks County pistol by a very well known Kentucky rifle maker. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Fine. Orig finish, orig “Joseph Golcher” flintlock with no repairs or blemishes other than that of normal usages and storage over the centuries, with the exception of slight “age crack” running from the trigger guard finial to the lower edge of the rear ram rod pipe. 4-54362 SDH34 (12,000-18,000) – Lot 3380

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
	3380	$9,200.00	JOHN DERR KENTUCKY PISTOL. 50 Cal. Rifled 10-1/4″ oct to rnd bbl. This ca. 1820 pistol is a perfect example of John Derr’s work in the town of Oley, Berks County, PA. This example is especially important because it personifies the classic form and features of a true Kentucky pistol which parallels the designs found on Kentucky rifles. First, the iron bbl has rifle sights (front and rear) and the bore is actually rifled! Secondly, the brass furniture is exactly what J. Derr used on his Kentucky rifles. Even if the bbl was not stamped “John Derr WARRANTED”, it would not be difficult to attribute this piece to his hand. The orig “violin” (reddish-tint) finish is still wonderfully intact and the use of the five silver inlays enhances the appeal of this crisp piece. It would be difficult to improve on the strength of this classic Berks County pistol by a very well known Kentucky rifle maker. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Fine. Orig finish, orig “Joseph Golcher” flintlock with no repairs or blemishes other than that of normal usages and storage over the centuries, with the exception of slight “age crack” running from the trigger guard finial to the lower edge of the rear ram rod pipe. 4-54362 SDH34 (12,000-18,000) – Lot 3380 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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JOHN DERR KENTUCKY PISTOL.