IMPORTANT EARLY CARVED KENTUCKY PISTOL.

45 Cal. 9-3/4″ oct to rnd bbl. This Kentucky pistol shows evidence of being made by an accomplished Kentucky rifle maker working in the last quarter of the 18th century in the Lancaster or York County area of Pennsylvania. The typical full length paneling around the lock and sideplate can be seen on may rifles from this lower Susquehanna region. The relief-carving surrounding the bbl tang is reminiscent of Jacob Sell (the elder) workmanship. The brass sideplate is indicative of both Lancaster and York County gunsmiths, but it further lends itself to a possible J. Sell (the elder) connection. The quality of the relief-carvings indicate that this pistol was made by an early gunsmith trained in an academic approach to gunmaking. Rarely does one see Kentucky pistols with fine relief-carving as this one. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: The fine curly maple stock has the appearance of an old refinish but still has a pleasant “honey-color”. The only wood replacement is a 1-1/2″ long piece on the upper rear portion of the lock paneling. There is a subtle, but secure, stress crack on the wrist. The bbl shows a mottled, oxidized brown patina. 4-54372 SDH33 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3381

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
	3381	$9,200.00	IMPORTANT EARLY CARVED KENTUCKY PISTOL. 45 Cal. 9-3/4″ oct to rnd bbl. This Kentucky pistol shows evidence of being made by an accomplished Kentucky rifle maker working in the last quarter of the 18th century in the Lancaster or York County area of Pennsylvania. The typical full length paneling around the lock and sideplate can be seen on may rifles from this lower Susquehanna region. The relief-carving surrounding the bbl tang is reminiscent of Jacob Sell (the elder) workmanship. The brass sideplate is indicative of both Lancaster and York County gunsmiths, but it further lends itself to a possible J. Sell (the elder) connection. The quality of the relief-carvings indicate that this pistol was made by an early gunsmith trained in an academic approach to gunmaking. Rarely does one see Kentucky pistols with fine relief-carving as this one. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: The fine curly maple stock has the appearance of an old refinish but still has a pleasant “honey-color”. The only wood replacement is a 1-1/2″ long piece on the upper rear portion of the lock paneling. There is a subtle, but secure, stress crack on the wrist. The bbl shows a mottled, oxidized brown patina. 4-54372 SDH33 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3381 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.

.red{fill:#B50938;} .white{fill:#FFFFFF;} .blue{fill:#005596;}

IMPORTANT EARLY CARVED KENTUCKY PISTOL.