SECONDARY SINGLE SHOT MARTIAL TYPE PISTOL BY J.P. MOORE

SECONDARY SINGLE SHOT MARTIAL TYPE PISTOL BY J.P. MOORE. Cal. .68 unmarked barrel is 10 inches long and octagon for 3 inches at the breech then becoming round for the balance to the muzzle. The engraved English imported lock is 5 inches long with a rollerized frizzen and marked “J.P. MOORE”/”NEW YORK”/WARRANTED” in three lines under the iron integral pan. The furniture consists of a brass butt cap, trigger guard with a round swivel in front), two ramrod pipes, a British Long Land Pattern side plate and a diamond shaped escutcheon on the wrist. The brass tipped wooden ramrod fits nicely and appears original to this piece. The Walnut stock is shaped like the British Pattern 1738 Dragoon pistol, but is slighter construction having very nicely carved scrolls on both sides of forend, something rarely seen on this type of pistol. For a similar pistol, but not as nicely made as this one, see Historic Pistols by Smith & Bitter on pages 304-305 where J.P. Moore was listed as a gun maker in New York working in the 1823-1840 period. CONDITION: The metal work shows a dark patina over some use as there are areas of light pitting, but nothing that detracts from the guns age or appearance. The cock will require some minor gunsmith work as the square in the cock that is pressed onto the tumbler has become rounded and will need to be corrected as it does not cock. The stock is in very good condition with a 1 inch long crack originating at the front of the lock and running up towards the barrel, but not through or loose so wood is still very solid. 4-46688 PAS14 (1,500-1,800)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	2263	$1,380.00	SECONDARY SINGLE SHOT MARTIAL TYPE PISTOL BY J.P. MOORE. Cal. .68 unmarked barrel is 10 inches long and octagon for 3 inches at the breech then becoming round for the balance to the muzzle. The engraved English imported lock is 5 inches long with a rollerized frizzen and marked “J.P. MOORE”/”NEW YORK”/WARRANTED” in three lines under the iron integral pan. The furniture consists of a brass butt cap, trigger guard with a round swivel in front), two ramrod pipes, a British Long Land Pattern side plate and a diamond shaped escutcheon on the wrist. The brass tipped wooden ramrod fits nicely and appears original to this piece. The Walnut stock is shaped like the British Pattern 1738 Dragoon pistol, but is slighter construction having very nicely carved scrolls on both sides of forend, something rarely seen on this type of pistol. For a similar pistol, but not as nicely made as this one, see Historic Pistols by Smith & Bitter on pages 304-305 where J.P. Moore was listed as a gun maker in New York working in the 1823-1840 period. CONDITION: The metal work shows a dark patina over some use as there are areas of light pitting, but nothing that detracts from the guns age or appearance. The cock will require some minor gunsmith work as the square in the cock that is pressed onto the tumbler has become rounded and will need to be corrected as it does not cock. The stock is in very good condition with a 1 inch long crack originating at the front of the lock and running up towards the barrel, but not through or loose so wood is still very solid. 4-46688 PAS14 (1,500-1,800) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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