EARLY KENTUCKY PISTOL.

Cal. 65, rifled (straight), 9-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl. While this is an early Kentucky pistol, the brass mounting indicate they probably came from an even earlier European pistol, possibly French or German. However, the oct/rnd bbl may be of American production; the unknown initials of the neatly “CML” engraved on the top of the bbl may be that of an owner rather than the gun stocker. Certainly the flintlock is an early one commensurate with the rest of the metal parts. Oof note, however, the curly maple stock with its relief-carved panelings around the lock and sideplate and particularly the c-scroll work (relief-carved) around the bbl tang do show features found on J.P. Beck’s work, although it also could reflect his apprentice’s, Nicholas Beyer’s early work as well. The buttcap with its grotesque mask is similar to a few known Pennsylvania pistols with a similar mask (undoubtedly imported brass castings). A unique feature of relief carving is the raised panel around the front finial of the trigger guard. This exact pistol is pictured in Whisker and Chandler’s “The Kentucky Pistol on pg 94. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: The flintlock seems to be orig with possibly a replaced pan when it was re-cycled from an earlier piece. On the upper right side of the forestock there is a replaced sliver 5″ long by 1/2″ deep, and there is a half-moon piece set in at the bbl pin. On the upper left side of the forearm there is replaced sliver of a similar dimension. However, these are excellent cosmetic repairs and only time has allowed them to be visible. 4-54359 SDH35 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3386

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
	3386	$9,200.00	EARLY KENTUCKY PISTOL. Cal. 65, rifled (straight), 9-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl. While this is an early Kentucky pistol, the brass mounting indicate they probably came from an even earlier European pistol, possibly French or German. However, the oct/rnd bbl may be of American production; the unknown initials of the neatly “CML” engraved on the top of the bbl may be that of an owner rather than the gun stocker. Certainly the flintlock is an early one commensurate with the rest of the metal parts. Oof note, however, the curly maple stock with its relief-carved panelings around the lock and sideplate and particularly the c-scroll work (relief-carved) around the bbl tang do show features found on J.P. Beck’s work, although it also could reflect his apprentice’s, Nicholas Beyer’s early work as well. The buttcap with its grotesque mask is similar to a few known Pennsylvania pistols with a similar mask (undoubtedly imported brass castings). A unique feature of relief carving is the raised panel around the front finial of the trigger guard. This exact pistol is pictured in Whisker and Chandler’s “The Kentucky Pistol on pg 94. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: The flintlock seems to be orig with possibly a replaced pan when it was re-cycled from an earlier piece. On the upper right side of the forestock there is a replaced sliver 5″ long by 1/2″ deep, and there is a half-moon piece set in at the bbl pin. On the upper left side of the forearm there is replaced sliver of a similar dimension. However, these are excellent cosmetic repairs and only time has allowed them to be visible. 4-54359 SDH35 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3386 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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EARLY KENTUCKY PISTOL.