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Fine Revolutionary War
Era Pair of Silver Mounted
Flintlock Pistols by Barbar with
Hallmarks from 1773 -A) Barbar Flintlock Pistol - NSN, 16 bore cal., 8 inch round bbl., bright/
silver finish, walnut stock. These pistols were pictured on the cover May 2010 issue of “The Gun Report” and noted as
from the Donald Hamilton collection. They are signed “BARBAR” on the rounded locks and “BARBAR LONDON” on the
sighting flats at the breech end of the barrels and also have London proof marks flanking another crowned marking on
the upper left at the breeches. The silver furniture has Birmingham hallmarks including the “A” date code for 1773 and “CF” maker’s marks for silversmith
Charles Freeth. The smoothbore barrels have silver blade front sights with flush silver inlaid “spider” bases, light engraving at the breech, and the standing
breeches have dished rear sights and coordinating engraving. The locks have sliding half-cock safeties with light engraving. The furniture is all silver with
a mix of floral and martial patterns. The stocks have raised relief shell carving between the standing breeches and wrist escutcheons. The ramrods have
antique ivory tips and iron worms.
CONDITION: Fine with dark mottled gray and brown patina on the barrel and lock, minor oxidation, attractive aged patina on the silver furniture, and mostly
distinct markings and engraving. The stock is also fine and has crisp carving, minor scratches and dings, a few thin cracks, and minor chips at the forend tip.
Mechanically fine. B) Barbar Flintlock Pistol - NSN, 16 bore cal., 8 inch round bbl., bright/silver finish, walnut stock. See “A.”
CONDITION: Fine overall with dark gray and brown patina on the lock and barrel along with some light oxidation, attractive aged patina on the silver, and mostly distinct markings and designs. The stock is also fine and has crisp carving, a spliced repair and some chips at the forend tip, some minor cracks, and mild overall wear. Mechanically fine. Provenance: The Donald Hamilton Collection; The Greg Lampe Collection.
Estimate: 12,000 - 18,000
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