FINE PAIR OF WILSON SILVER MOUNTED FLINTLOCK PISTOLS.

FINE PAIR OF WILSON SILVER MOUNTED FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. NSN. Cal. 56. 9-1/4” rnd bbls. These pistols are marked only “WILSON” on the lockplates. The bbls are not English and thus have no proof marks. The hallmarks on the silver are those of London silversmith John Alderhead. The “C” date is for 1738. Wilson could have been any of several makers who signed only with his last name. The Spanish Damascus bbl has ribs running lengthwise, decorated with gold stars and other highlights. The loading rods have ivory tips; the reversible worm on the end of one is missing. The locks have safeties. CONDITION: Guns were reconverted to flint. At that time ¾” of the breech was replaced with a patent breech at the time the sections were reconfigured & gold inlayed to be compatible with the remainder of the bbl. Smooth brown patina with some evidence of chemical toning on the lockplates. Stock on one has a gouge out of the beaver tail at the rear of the lockplate & both appear to have been refinished. Mechanically fine. 4-53788 FS105 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005

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
	484	$4,600.00	FINE PAIR OF WILSON SILVER MOUNTED FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. NSN. Cal. 56. 9-1/4” rnd bbls. These pistols are marked only “WILSON” on the lockplates. The bbls are not English and thus have no proof marks. The hallmarks on the silver are those of London silversmith John Alderhead. The “C” date is for 1738. Wilson could have been any of several makers who signed only with his last name. The Spanish Damascus bbl has ribs running lengthwise, decorated with gold stars and other highlights. The loading rods have ivory tips; the reversible worm on the end of one is missing. The locks have safeties. CONDITION: Guns were reconverted to flint. At that time ¾” of the breech was replaced with a patent breech at the time the sections were reconfigured & gold inlayed to be compatible with the remainder of the bbl. Smooth brown patina with some evidence of chemical toning on the lockplates. Stock on one has a gouge out of the beaver tail at the rear of the lockplate & both appear to have been refinished. Mechanically fine. 4-53788 FS105 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005 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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