FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY STYLE PISTOL SIGNED Wm ANTES.

FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY STYLE PISTOL SIGNED Wm ANTES. SN NSN. 45 Cal. smooth-bore full octagon 10 5/8″ long signed barrel. The 3 7/8″ long barrel tang is held by two screws and is nicely engraved. The engraving continues over the top flat of the barrel to the rear sight. All furniture is German silver including the butt cap. The stock is curly maple and the iron sideplate is nicely engraved. The forged flint lock is marked “Blount Co.” William Antes was famous during and after the Revolution and Antes Fort remains a historical site along the Susquehanna River in Sunbury, PA. This pistol is too late to have been made by that William Antes, however, his son, William Antes, worked in Auburn, NY from 1829 to 1836 and this is more than likely one of his pistols. CONDITION: There is evidence in the ramrod groove which suggests the ferrule was moved forward 1 5/8″. This could indicate the barrel has been shortened. The remainder of the pistol shows only normal signs of age and usage. 4-37944 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	2408	$3,162.50	FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY STYLE PISTOL SIGNED Wm ANTES. SN NSN. 45 Cal. smooth-bore full octagon 10 5/8″ long signed barrel. The 3 7/8″ long barrel tang is held by two screws and is nicely engraved. The engraving continues over the top flat of the barrel to the rear sight. All furniture is German silver including the butt cap. The stock is curly maple and the iron sideplate is nicely engraved. The forged flint lock is marked “Blount Co.” William Antes was famous during and after the Revolution and Antes Fort remains a historical site along the Susquehanna River in Sunbury, PA. This pistol is too late to have been made by that William Antes, however, his son, William Antes, worked in Auburn, NY from 1829 to 1836 and this is more than likely one of his pistols. CONDITION: There is evidence in the ramrod groove which suggests the ferrule was moved forward 1 5/8″. This could indicate the barrel has been shortened. The remainder of the pistol shows only normal signs of age and usage. 4-37944 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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