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LOT 290
Fine 20th Century Silver Mounted Philadelphia Deringer Percussion Pocket Pistol by William Buchele, Author of “Recreating the American Longrifle” - NSN, 44 cal., 2 1/2 inch flat top round bbl., antiqued/silver finish, walnut stock. This attractive little pistol is a handcrafted copy of a Henry Deringer pocket pistols made by the well-known artisan William Buchele (1895-1977). It features a rifled barrel with a blade front sight, “DERINGER” and a flourish of scroll engraving on the breech, notch rear sight on the upper tang, raised relief designs on the silver mounts and inlays, “W. BUCHELE/DERINGER/2” on the lock, and a checkered birdshead grip on the stock. CONDITION: Fine with an attractive aged patina overall, general mild overall wear, and distinct designs. Aside from some cracks, the stock is also fine and has attractive figure and crisp checkering. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 291
Attractive Pair of Ornately Inlaid 20th Century Flintlock Pistols by William Buchele, Author of “Recreating the American Longrifle” -A) W. Buchele Flintlock Pistol - NSN, 45 cal., 9 5/8 inch octagon bbl., bright/gold finish, curly maple stock. This attractive pair of pistols was built the well-known artisan William Buchele (1895-1977), the author of the book “Recreating the American Longrifle.” Buchele was a talented craftsman and produced a wide array of muzzleloading firearms and related items. The brightly polished barrels are rifled and have floral engraving with beaded and gilt backgrounds, dovetailed blade and notch sights, and “W. Buchele” signed on top. The looks have coordinating decoration and are marked “MASLIN/ WARRANTED.” The furniture is brass with cast floral designs, and the curly maple stocks also feature German silver wire and floral inlays. There is an “L” inscribed on the trigger guard bows. CONDITION: Very fine with only minor overall wear. Mechanically fine. B) W. Buchele Flintlock Pistol - NSN, 45 cal., 9 5/8 inch octagon bbl., bright/gold finish, curly maple stock. CONDITION: Very fine with only minor overall wear. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 292
Cased Pair of Contemporary Silver Mounted Flintlock “Kentucky Pistols” Dated 1960 by William Buchele, Author of “Recreating the American Longrifle”
-A) Buchele Flintlock Pistol - NSN, 48 cal., 9 inch part octagon bbl., brown/silver finish, curly maple stock. William Buchele (1895-1977) was a renowned 20th century artisan who produced a wide array of muzzleloading firearms and related items such as powder horns and tomahawks. He has remained highly influential as the author of the book “Recreating the American Longrifle” which has helped guide other generations of rifle builders. This pair is dated “1960” under “Buchele” on the locks. The locks and smoothbore barrels are a plum brown finish and have some light engraving while the furniture is silver and includes floral and scroll patterns as well as spread wing bald eagles on the pommels. The highly figured curly maple stocks have some incised carving at the barrel tang. The pair comes in a fitted case with a key.
CONDITION: Very fine overall with attractive aged patina on the silver, smooth brown on the lock and barrel along, and minor wear, including slight marks on the highly figured stock. Mechanically excellent. The case is fine with minor storage wear.
B) Buchele Flintlock Pistol - NSN, 48 cal., 9 inch part octagon bbl., brown/silver finish, curly maple stock. CONDITION: Very fine overall with attractive aged patina on the silver, smooth brown on the lock and barrel along, and minor marks and scratches. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 293
20th Century American Silver Mounted Flintlock Kentucky Pistol by Hacker Martin for James T. Holley - NSN, 45 cal., 9 1/2 inch octagon bbl., antiqued/ silver finish, maple stock. The rifled barrel has a silver blade front sight, notch rear sight, and “Hacker Martin JTH” signed on top. Hacker Martin was born in 1895 and learned to build guns the traditional Appalachian way from his grandfather. He is one of the 20th century craftsmen credited with keeping the tradition of hand built traditional American rifles alive into the 20th century and was an inspiration for many of the artisans working today. The pistol is accompanied by sales information and a City of Chicago Gun Registration card for James T. Holley indicating he purchased the pistol in 1963. Jim Holley was also a figure active in muzzleloading revival through much of the 20th century. The lock has “J M/MASLIN/WARRANTED” at the center and some floral engraving. The trigger guard is brass, and the remaining furniture is silver. CONDITION: Good with an attractive antique appearance, minor oxidation, and general mild wear. The stock is very good nd has some scrapes and dings, minor gap at the back of the lock, and some faint hairline cracks. Mechanically fine. Provenance: The James T. Holley Collection; Property of a Gentleman. Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
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