REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA KENTUCKY PISTOL.

52 Cal. 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl. This singular pistol is similar to the quasi-military types favored by Militia officers, although it obviously was made by a Kentucky-rifle maker. The plain brass mountings resemble similar elements on some martial pieces, including the relief-carved apron around the barrel tang. The trigger guard finial can be found on an Early English commercial muskets as well as some of our American muskets of that period as well. The simple oblong brass side plate could easily fall into the north eastern part of Pennsylvania, particularly the Northampton/Bucks Co. area, possibly an “early” John Moll. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Fine. The pistol is fully intact, and the early flintlock is orig as is all of the “reddish-tinted” finish on the stock. There are no faults or repairs to the pistol. 4-54353 SDH37 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3388

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
	3388	$10,925.00	REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA KENTUCKY PISTOL. 52 Cal. 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl. This singular pistol is similar to the quasi-military types favored by Militia officers, although it obviously was made by a Kentucky-rifle maker. The plain brass mountings resemble similar elements on some martial pieces, including the relief-carved apron around the barrel tang. The trigger guard finial can be found on an Early English commercial muskets as well as some of our American muskets of that period as well. The simple oblong brass side plate could easily fall into the north eastern part of Pennsylvania, particularly the Northampton/Bucks Co. area, possibly an “early” John Moll. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Fine. The pistol is fully intact, and the early flintlock is orig as is all of the “reddish-tinted” finish on the stock. There are no faults or repairs to the pistol. 4-54353 SDH37 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3388 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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REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA KENTUCKY PISTOL.