SMALL AMERICAN CURLY MAPLE STOCKED FLINTLOCK PISTOL WITH HAND FORGED LOCK.

SN NSN. 45 cal. 7-1/2″ overall. 3-1/4″ oct to rnd smooth unmarked bbl. 3-1/4″ flint, unmarked lock. Brass buttcap and brass trigger guard. Very nice beveled brass 2 screw sideplate. This pistol appears to be rather early due to its hand forged lock and its small, iron cannon bbl is similar to those used by gunsmiths in the Maryland area. This gun is not signed, however does have a very distinctive sideplate which eventually should identify the gunsmith or at least its school of origin when a gun with a similar sideplate is discovered. Tiny guns of this type were normally owned by people of wealth who could afford to have personal protection firearm. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Fine. There is a crack running form the front of the lock to the bbl. The ramrod is missing. 4-54383 RG40 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3403

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
	3403	$5,175.00	SMALL AMERICAN CURLY MAPLE STOCKED FLINTLOCK PISTOL WITH HAND FORGED LOCK. SN NSN. 45 cal. 7-1/2″ overall. 3-1/4″ oct to rnd smooth unmarked bbl. 3-1/4″ flint, unmarked lock. Brass buttcap and brass trigger guard. Very nice beveled brass 2 screw sideplate. This pistol appears to be rather early due to its hand forged lock and its small, iron cannon bbl is similar to those used by gunsmiths in the Maryland area. This gun is not signed, however does have a very distinctive sideplate which eventually should identify the gunsmith or at least its school of origin when a gun with a similar sideplate is discovered. Tiny guns of this type were normally owned by people of wealth who could afford to have personal protection firearm. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Fine. There is a crack running form the front of the lock to the bbl. The ramrod is missing. 4-54383 RG40 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3403 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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SMALL AMERICAN CURLY MAPLE STOCKED FLINTLOCK PISTOL WITH HAND FORGED LOCK.