HOLSTER PISTOL.

HOLSTER PISTOL. SN NSN. .68 Cal x 8-7/8″ long bbl marked at breech with Tower of London private proof marks. 4-1/2″ long lock is marked under pan “BASS” (London, in partnership with Uncle John Twig, known to have worked alone 1790-1794). Brass furniture consists of a single rammer pipe, trigger guard, masked buttcap and reversed “S” sideplate (brass furniture is of a style used in England between 1785-1810). Walnut stock is 13-1/2″ long having an oval shaped silver escutcheon on wrist (unmarked). Wooden ramrod is 7-1/2″ long. PROVENANCE: See Weapons of the American Revolution and Accouterments, 1967, by Moore, pp. 40-55. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Bbl and lock are in very good plus condition with very minor pitting around touch hole region and associated lock components. Brass furniture is in very good condition. Walnut stock has 4 stress fractures on the forend ranging from 2″-4″ long. None appear to weaken the stock in any way. Balance of stock is very good with nice edges and minor handling marks. 4-50094 PAS68 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	2588	$1,150.00	HOLSTER PISTOL. SN NSN. .68 Cal x 8-7/8″ long bbl marked at breech with Tower of London private proof marks. 4-1/2″ long lock is marked under pan “BASS” (London, in partnership with Uncle John Twig, known to have worked alone 1790-1794). Brass furniture consists of a single rammer pipe, trigger guard, masked buttcap and reversed “S” sideplate (brass furniture is of a style used in England between 1785-1810). Walnut stock is 13-1/2″ long having an oval shaped silver escutcheon on wrist (unmarked). Wooden ramrod is 7-1/2″ long. PROVENANCE: See Weapons of the American Revolution and Accouterments, 1967, by Moore, pp. 40-55. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Bbl and lock are in very good plus condition with very minor pitting around touch hole region and associated lock components. Brass furniture is in very good condition. Walnut stock has 4 stress fractures on the forend ranging from 2″-4″ long. None appear to weaken the stock in any way. Balance of stock is very good with nice edges and minor handling marks. 4-50094 PAS68 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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