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3382
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$8,050.00
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18TH CENTURY FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOL ATTRIBUTED TO WOLFGANG HAGA.SN NSN. 52 cal. 13-3/4″ overall. 7-3/4″ oct to rnd unmarked smooth bore bbl. 4-1/2″ hand forged German lock. Consignor states that Joe Kindig attributed this gun possibly to Wolfgang Haga, Berks County School maker. The trigger guard and sideplate appear to be of early French manufacture. The sideplate having been modified from a larger engraved French sideplate. The practice of using available parts from French and English guns when making firearms in the colonies was very common. PROVENANCE: Ex-Kindig; Ex-Dessrich; Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Good. There is a crack in the stock from the front of the lock to the bbl. The remainder of the gun appears to be in very nice condition. 4-54348 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3382
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. |