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LOT 365
Exceptional Pair of Engraved British Burnett Percussion Pistols -A) Burnett Pistol - Serial no. 633, 51 cal., 6 1/4 inch octagon bbl., brown/casehardened/blue finish, walnut stock. This is a fine pair of percussion pistols, both marked with the maker name “Burnett/ Southampton” on top of the barrels and “BURNETT” on the locks. The breeches, barrel tangs, locks, hammers, trigger guards with pineapple finials, and ramrod ferrules are engraved with floral scroll and border designs. Brown twist finished barrels, casehardened locks, hammers, breeches and barrel tangs, and blue finished trigger guards. Fitted with walnut stocks with horn end caps, swiveling iron ramrods, checkered grip areas and blank rectangular silver wrist escutcheons. Each pistol is numbered “632” and “633” respectively on the trigger guard tangs. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 95% original brown twist finish on the barrel, strong patterns of original case colors with some areas of fading, 60% plus original blue finish, some minor freckling at the breech, with absolutely sharp engraving and edges in
the metal overall. The stock is excellent with a few light dents and handling marks, and distinct checkering and edges. Mechanically excellent. B) Burnett Pistol - Serial no. 632, 51 cal., 6 1/4 inch octagon bbl., brown/casehardened/blue finish, walnut stock. See “A” description. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 97% original brown twist finish on the barrel with a few light scratches, 80% vivid original case colors, 85% plus original blue finish, some minor freckling at the breech, with absolutely sharp engraving and edges in the metal overall. The stock is excellent with a few light handling marks, and distinct checkering and edges. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 366
Cased Pair of Engraved Lacy & Co. Saw-Handle Percussion Dueling Pistols -A) Lacy & Co. Dueling Pistol - NSN, 43 cal., 8 1/2 inch octagon bbl., brown/casehardened/blue finish, walnut stock. These classic c. 1830s percussion dueling pistols feature smoothbore, Damascus barrels with dovetailed blade and notch sights, “LACY & Co LONDON” signed on top, and platinum plugs in the breech plugs. The flat locks are also signed “LACY & Co” and have half-cock safeties. The pistols are equipped with single set triggers have and spurred trigger guards, silver escutcheons, horn end caps, checkered wrist, and scroll engraving. They come in a fitted case with a smaller caliber ball mold. A note from former owner Albert Kern dated May 10, 1913, is taped inside the lid and indicates the pair had survived the infamous Great Flood in 1913 in Dayton, Ohio. The flood affected much of the Midwest, and around 123 people were killed in Dayton alone. After the flood, the pair and its case were restored. The note indicates the set had two ball molds: one closer to bore size for use in serious duels and the smaller caliber where shots were simply meant to be exchanged. CONDITION: Very good with most of the period refinished brown finish and Damascus patterns visible on the barrel, 75% case colors remaining, aged patina on the silver, 20% original blue with most rubbed back to gray, minor pitting, and general mild overall wear. The stock is also very good and has crisp checkering and some minor marks and scratches. The trigger doesn’t fire the lock when set, but the pistol is otherwise mechanically fine. The relined case is also very good and has minor age and storage related wear. B) Lacy & Co. Dueling Pistol - NSN, 43 cal., 8 1/2 inch octagon bbl., brown/caseharded/blue finish, walnut stock. See “A.” CONDITION: Very good with Damascus patterns visible along the barrel along with 60% plus of the refinished brown finish with some splotches and patches of loss, 75% case colors remaining, aged patina on the silver, 30% original blue with most rubbed back to gray, minor pitting, and general mild overall wear. The stock is also very good and has crisp checkering and some minor marks and scratches. The trigger doesn’t fire the lock when set, but the pistol is otherwise mechanically fine. Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 367
Pair of Engraved and Silver Mounted Thomas Jackson Mortimer Saw-Handle Half-Stock Percussion Dueling Pistols -A) Mortimer Percussion Dueling Pistol - Serial no. 5129, 48 cal., 9 1/4 inch octagon bbl., brown/casehardened/blue/silver finish, walnut stock. These pistols by royal gunmaker Thomas Jackson Mortimer c. 1830 feature smoothbore, Damascus barrels with dovetailed blade front sights, “TJ Mortimer Maker to his Majesty London” signed on top in script, casehardened breech plugs with pierced platinum liners, “TIM/5129” on the bottom of the barrels along with London proof and view marks, and “TIM” on the breech hooks. The standing breeches incorporate fixed notch rear sights. The pistols feature single set triggers. The flat locks have “TJ Mortimer/St James’s St” signed in script towards the front and sliding half-cock safeties. The trigger guards are spurred. Ornate scroll and border engraving is featured on many of the components. The forend caps, wedge escutcheons, wrist escutcheons, and pommel caps are silver. The “saw-handle” stocks have checkered butts. CONDITION: Very good with aged patina on the silver, mottled gray and brown patina and some mild pitting on the iron, legible markings and engraving, and moderate overall wear. The stock is very good and has distinct checkering, minor edge wear, light marks and scratches, and smooth finish. Mechanically fine. B) Mortimer Percussion Dueling Pistol - Serial no. 5129, 48 cal., 9 1/4 inch octagon bbl., brown/casehardened/blue/silver finish, walnut stock. See “A.” CONDITION: Good with aged patina on the silver, mottled gray and brown patina on the iron, extensive and pitting on the barrel, legible markings and engraving, and moderate overall wear. The stock is very good and has distinct checkering, minor edge wear, light marks and scratches, and smooth finish. The set trigger is a bit weak; otherwise mechanically fine. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
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