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Lot 17: Two Flintlock Pistols

Two Flintlock Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 25, 2009

Lot 17: Two Flintlock Pistols

Two Flintlock Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 25, 2009

Estimated Price: $650 - $900

A) Caucasian Horsemans Flintlock Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Flintlock Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 64 Smoothbore
Barrel: 13 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1825
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 8
Class: Antique
Description:

No visible maker markings and features an engraved lock, hammer and brass trigger guard, open scroll engraved brass side guard, raised ornamental brass buttcap, curled trigger and decorative brass thumb plate. There are three proofs on the barrel with a very faint 2 1/2 inch rear wedge of decorative engraving. Mounted with a full one piece stock with a brass barrel band and a very faint raised decorative carving on the rear.

Rating Definition:

Fair. The metal surfaces exhibit a dark mottled patina. The brass has a smooth aged patina. The wood is poor with some minor-moderate hairline cracks on the underside and near the buttcap and some minor chips, scratches and gouges. The action functions, but is loose. From the Will Hoffeld Collection.



B) Unidentified Mediterranean Style Flintlock Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Flintlock
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 85 smoothbore
Barrel: 9 1/2 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1825
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 8
Class: Antique
Description:

Two geometric engraved barrel bands with floral engraved lock plate, goose neck hammer, brass buttcap and brass trigger guard. All brass mounts with brass trigger. The barrel and trigger guard are marked with unknown foreign script. Fancy engraved dark walnut stock with flared butt.

Rating Definition:

Fair. The metal surfaces exhibit a mottled gray patina. The brass has a smooth aged patina. The re-varnished wood is good with some moderate chips, some minor nicks and some minor scratches. The checkering is partially smooth. Mechanically needs work. From the Will Hoffeld Collection.



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