CASED PAIR OF W. BOND BRASS BARREL FLINTLOCK PISTOLS.

Revised: 3/9/2008

(Correction) Please Note: There is a small crack of 1″ along grain, from lock screw, forward to barrel channel.

CASED PAIR OF W. BOND BRASS BARREL FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. SN NSN. Cal. Large. Fine pair of early Bond flintlock greatcoat size pistols with 6″ oct to rnd blunderbuss bbls with cannon turned tapered muzzles marked on top flat “59 LOMBARD STT”. They have small lockplates, slightly curved with stepped rounded back edges and beveled edge reinforced hammers and sliding safeties. They have bridled roller frizzens with scalloped pans. Mounted in 1-pc nicely figured European walnut stocks with brass furniture secured with single wedges through forestocks. They have split guides containing orig horn tipped ramrods, one with a worm on opposite end. Brass mounted with light engraving on trigger bows and buttcaps with beautiful pineapple finials. Top tangs are engraved to match and they have small rectangular brass thumb plates. Grips are bag shaped with fine checkering. Top left flats have four deep British proofs. Accompanied by a converted walnut casing with beautiful burl marquetry style inlays in the lid and a mortised brass lock in the front. Interior is lined in old green baize with maker’s label in lid. Compartmented in bottom for the pistols, a small Dixon style bag shaped flask, an ebony & brass ramrod and a single cavity nutcracker ball mold with sprue cutter marked on one side “No. 34” and “WB” on the other. Center compartment has a pewter oil bottle and a small brass can filled with shot. Right front & left rear corners have covered compartments with ivory buttons, one containing spare flints and the other lead balls. Altogether a fine early pair of gentleman’s flintlock pistols. CONDITION: Pistols are extremely fine, probably unfired. One has a grain crack in the tip of forestock, otherwise both are extremely fine with bbls a medium mustard patina with sharp edges on the flats. Locks, hammers & screws retain orig bright finish. Stocks are sound, as noted, showing little or no wear and minor handling & storage marks retaining about all of their fine orig hand rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Case is sound with some very fine paint splatters on lid and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is lightly soiled showing little or no wear. Implements are also fine. 4-33233 JR403 (6,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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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	1648	$19,550.00	Revised: 3/9/2008 (Correction) Please Note: There is a small crack of 1″ along grain, from lock screw, forward to barrel channel. CASED PAIR OF W. BOND BRASS BARREL FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. SN NSN. Cal. Large. Fine pair of early Bond flintlock greatcoat size pistols with 6″ oct to rnd blunderbuss bbls with cannon turned tapered muzzles marked on top flat “59 LOMBARD STT”. They have small lockplates, slightly curved with stepped rounded back edges and beveled edge reinforced hammers and sliding safeties. They have bridled roller frizzens with scalloped pans. Mounted in 1-pc nicely figured European walnut stocks with brass furniture secured with single wedges through forestocks. They have split guides containing orig horn tipped ramrods, one with a worm on opposite end. Brass mounted with light engraving on trigger bows and buttcaps with beautiful pineapple finials. Top tangs are engraved to match and they have small rectangular brass thumb plates. Grips are bag shaped with fine checkering. Top left flats have four deep British proofs. Accompanied by a converted walnut casing with beautiful burl marquetry style inlays in the lid and a mortised brass lock in the front. Interior is lined in old green baize with maker’s label in lid. Compartmented in bottom for the pistols, a small Dixon style bag shaped flask, an ebony & brass ramrod and a single cavity nutcracker ball mold with sprue cutter marked on one side “No. 34” and “WB” on the other. Center compartment has a pewter oil bottle and a small brass can filled with shot. Right front & left rear corners have covered compartments with ivory buttons, one containing spare flints and the other lead balls. Altogether a fine early pair of gentleman’s flintlock pistols. CONDITION: Pistols are extremely fine, probably unfired. One has a grain crack in the tip of forestock, otherwise both are extremely fine with bbls a medium mustard patina with sharp edges on the flats. Locks, hammers & screws retain orig bright finish. Stocks are sound, as noted, showing little or no wear and minor handling & storage marks retaining about all of their fine orig hand rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Case is sound with some very fine paint splatters on lid and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is lightly soiled showing little or no wear. Implements are also fine. 4-33233 JR403 (6,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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