JOSEPH ANGSTADT (ATTRIB.) KENTUCKY PISTOL.

48 Cal. 8″ oct to rnd bbl. The brass sideplate on this exceptionally fine condition Kentucky pistol is a dead giveaway clearly identifying the maker-Joseph Angstadt, who was the son of Adam and also the brother of Peter, the most well known gunsmith (see Kindig). While Joseph’s work is far more scarce than either Adam’s or Peter’s his sideplates are often one of his calling cards, as they can be found on both his “signed and unsigned” Kentucky rifles. Further observation shows a forged-iron trigger guard was used in lieu of a cast brass one. In particular, Kutztown’s Angstadt brothers often used a “ruddy” color varnish to finish their surfaces, as evidenced by this superb orig “high-sheen” finish. Joseph Angstadt sometimes used round ramrod pipes instead of faceted ones which were generally the norm. Eastern PA gunsmiths of many Kentucky pistols have used round ones as opposed to faceted ones. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very fine. This pistol is in virtually work-bench condition and other than a minor stress or age crack, the wood stock is superior in all respects. The iron mounts are fine and completely orig with a bright-finish bbl, case-hardened lock, and nicely browned iron trigger guard. A superb example of a Kentucky pistol from the heart of the Pennsylvania Dutch area of Pennsylvania. Both the pistols lock and sideplate are “borrowed” from his rifle hardware. 4-54360 SDH36 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3384

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
	3384	$11,212.50	JOSEPH ANGSTADT (ATTRIB.) KENTUCKY PISTOL. 48 Cal. 8″ oct to rnd bbl. The brass sideplate on this exceptionally fine condition Kentucky pistol is a dead giveaway clearly identifying the maker-Joseph Angstadt, who was the son of Adam and also the brother of Peter, the most well known gunsmith (see Kindig). While Joseph’s work is far more scarce than either Adam’s or Peter’s his sideplates are often one of his calling cards, as they can be found on both his “signed and unsigned” Kentucky rifles. Further observation shows a forged-iron trigger guard was used in lieu of a cast brass one. In particular, Kutztown’s Angstadt brothers often used a “ruddy” color varnish to finish their surfaces, as evidenced by this superb orig “high-sheen” finish. Joseph Angstadt sometimes used round ramrod pipes instead of faceted ones which were generally the norm. Eastern PA gunsmiths of many Kentucky pistols have used round ones as opposed to faceted ones. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very fine. This pistol is in virtually work-bench condition and other than a minor stress or age crack, the wood stock is superior in all respects. The iron mounts are fine and completely orig with a bright-finish bbl, case-hardened lock, and nicely browned iron trigger guard. A superb example of a Kentucky pistol from the heart of the Pennsylvania Dutch area of Pennsylvania. Both the pistols lock and sideplate are “borrowed” from his rifle hardware. 4-54360 SDH36 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3384 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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JOSEPH ANGSTADT (ATTRIB.) KENTUCKY PISTOL.