RARE TENNESSEE KENTUCKY PISTOL.

Cal. 36, rifled. 7″ oct bbl. This magnificent rarity has the name and location “H. & J. KIRKMAN & CO. NASHVILLE” marked on the back action lock. The superb curly maple stock has a wonderful “violin” (reddish-tint) finish exposing the very choice selection of curly maple. The quality of the brass trigger guard certainly stands out, especially with the molded reinforcing bridge between the bow and the front finial. The silver inlaid heart in front of the trigger guard and the two flanking spades on each side of the butt grip add a “card-playing” theme to this riverboat town of Nashville. Additionally, four silver ovals decorate the stock, adding to its highly attractive “eye-appeal”. The bbl itself appears to be hand-made and it also carries three brass inlaid bands, two on the forward end of the bbl and one on the patent breech. Frank Sellers, “American Gunsmith” lists the brothers Kirkman as being in business pre-Civil War as well as bing lockmakers. This is a superb specimen that fortunately survived “the recent unpleasantness”! PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Extremely fine. No apparent alterations or significant flaws observed. 4-54339 SDH41 (4,500-6,500) – Lot 3408

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
	3408	$5,175.00	RARE TENNESSEE KENTUCKY PISTOL. Cal. 36, rifled. 7″ oct bbl. This magnificent rarity has the name and location “H. & J. KIRKMAN & CO. NASHVILLE” marked on the back action lock. The superb curly maple stock has a wonderful “violin” (reddish-tint) finish exposing the very choice selection of curly maple. The quality of the brass trigger guard certainly stands out, especially with the molded reinforcing bridge between the bow and the front finial. The silver inlaid heart in front of the trigger guard and the two flanking spades on each side of the butt grip add a “card-playing” theme to this riverboat town of Nashville. Additionally, four silver ovals decorate the stock, adding to its highly attractive “eye-appeal”. The bbl itself appears to be hand-made and it also carries three brass inlaid bands, two on the forward end of the bbl and one on the patent breech. Frank Sellers, “American Gunsmith” lists the brothers Kirkman as being in business pre-Civil War as well as bing lockmakers. This is a superb specimen that fortunately survived “the recent unpleasantness”! PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Extremely fine. No apparent alterations or significant flaws observed. 4-54339 SDH41 (4,500-6,500) – Lot 3408 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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RARE TENNESSEE KENTUCKY PISTOL.