UNIQUE DAINTY EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA KENTUCKY PISTOL.

Cal. 30. 7″ oct bbl. This exceptionally interesting Kentucky pistol catches one’s attention by its scaled-down proportions. One could possibly categorize this one as a “boy’s pistol”, but whatever, it is extremely delicate in all of its dimensions. Usually a pistol of this size has a much shorter bbl, likely between 3″-4″ and is usually oct to rnd where this is fully oct. The features of this piece seem to indicate Western Lehigh County or Eastern Berks County in Pennsylvania. The very early English “trade” lock likely came from another-even-earlier-pistol. It too, is scaled down for a small pocket size piece. However, all other design features point to a Kentucky rifle maker from the above region, as noted by the triangular, engraved sideplate, the hand-made trigger guard (from sheet brass) as is the buttcap, and the round rear-ramrod pipe. The nose-cap is also extremely well-made. The curly maple stock is of the most slender proportions as well. The sudden abruptness of the transition between the forestock and the nosecap is also a “calling card” for that region. The orig flintlock is surrounded by a relief-panel with “lobed” finials on either end, while a very simple fluted, stylized shell is carved in relief behind the bbl tang. This slender small Kentucky pistol is quite a significant rarity to be found today. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: The stock has a 1/4″ piece set in above the rear of the lock and there is an “old” wrist break running through the upper level of the buttstock, beneath the silver thumbpiece in addition to old re-glued breaks under the lock’s main spring. All of the brass has a nice mellow patina. 4-54363 SDH44 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3393

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
	3393	$8,625.00	UNIQUE DAINTY EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA KENTUCKY PISTOL. Cal. 30. 7″ oct bbl. This exceptionally interesting Kentucky pistol catches one’s attention by its scaled-down proportions. One could possibly categorize this one as a “boy’s pistol”, but whatever, it is extremely delicate in all of its dimensions. Usually a pistol of this size has a much shorter bbl, likely between 3″-4″ and is usually oct to rnd where this is fully oct. The features of this piece seem to indicate Western Lehigh County or Eastern Berks County in Pennsylvania. The very early English “trade” lock likely came from another-even-earlier-pistol. It too, is scaled down for a small pocket size piece. However, all other design features point to a Kentucky rifle maker from the above region, as noted by the triangular, engraved sideplate, the hand-made trigger guard (from sheet brass) as is the buttcap, and the round rear-ramrod pipe. The nose-cap is also extremely well-made. The curly maple stock is of the most slender proportions as well. The sudden abruptness of the transition between the forestock and the nosecap is also a “calling card” for that region. The orig flintlock is surrounded by a relief-panel with “lobed” finials on either end, while a very simple fluted, stylized shell is carved in relief behind the bbl tang. This slender small Kentucky pistol is quite a significant rarity to be found today. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: The stock has a 1/4″ piece set in above the rear of the lock and there is an “old” wrist break running through the upper level of the buttstock, beneath the silver thumbpiece in addition to old re-glued breaks under the lock’s main spring. All of the brass has a nice mellow patina. 4-54363 SDH44 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3393 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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UNIQUE DAINTY EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA KENTUCKY PISTOL.