RARE TENNESSEE KENTUCKY PISTOL.

Cal. 44, rifled, 6″ oct bbl. Again, here is another superb specimen from a great Southern city that has survived the “War Between the States”. The lock is marked “R & J KIRKMAN & CO NASHVILLE”, who according to Frank Sellers “American Gunsmiths” worked in the pre-Civil War South (Tennessee) and are also listed as lock makers. This wonderful example has a superior curly maple stock with an orig glossy (red-tinted) “violin” finish that has not been diminished by time! Not only is the bbl rifled but it also carries sights (rear and front). There are two ornamental silver inlays on the forearm, and both the rare ferrule and the trigger guard finial have projecting “thumbnails”. Additionally there is an iron belt-hook still intact. A sterling example of a “home defender” against would-be aggressors! PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Extremely fine. No apparent alterations or significant flaws observed. 4-54347 SDH42 (4,500-6,500) – Lot 3409

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
	3409	$6,900.00	RARE TENNESSEE KENTUCKY PISTOL. Cal. 44, rifled, 6″ oct bbl. Again, here is another superb specimen from a great Southern city that has survived the “War Between the States”. The lock is marked “R & J KIRKMAN & CO NASHVILLE”, who according to Frank Sellers “American Gunsmiths” worked in the pre-Civil War South (Tennessee) and are also listed as lock makers. This wonderful example has a superior curly maple stock with an orig glossy (red-tinted) “violin” finish that has not been diminished by time! Not only is the bbl rifled but it also carries sights (rear and front). There are two ornamental silver inlays on the forearm, and both the rare ferrule and the trigger guard finial have projecting “thumbnails”. Additionally there is an iron belt-hook still intact. A sterling example of a “home defender” against would-be aggressors! PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Extremely fine. No apparent alterations or significant flaws observed. 4-54347 SDH42 (4,500-6,500) – Lot 3409 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.