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LOT 3545
Very Fine Cased Factory Engraved Wilkinson Double Barrel Percussion “Howdah” Pistol - NSN, 70 cal., 8 1/2
inch solid rib bbl., brown/blue/casehardened/silver finish, walnut stock. James Wilkinson & Son were active at 27 Pall Mall in 1829-1852. This pistol has smoothbore Damascus barrels, a bead front sight on the concave rib which is signed “WILKINSON. LONDON.”, London proofs, pierced platinum plugs, swivel mounted ramrod, “WILKINSON” signed on each lock, sliding safeties, primarily scroll and floral engraving, blank silver wrist escutcheon, small compartment in the pommel cap, and checkered wrist. The inside of the case lid has a James Wilkinson & Son trade label, and the case contains a loading/cleaning rod, a three-way flask, an “18” marked ball mold, balls, patches, and cards.
CONDITION: Very fine with crisp engraving and markings, 85% plus original brown finish and Damascus twist patterns on the barrel, significant original case colors, 75% plus original blue on the trigger guard, mild oxidation/ pitting, and general mild wear. The stock is also very fine and has crisp checkering, mild scratches and dings, and mild overall wear. The case lid is detached at the hinges (pins absent), and the case and accessories are otherwise fine with mild age and storage wear.
LOT 3546
Cased Engraved H. Nock Double Barrel Percussion Traveling Pistol - NSN, 58 cal., 6 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., brown/casehardened/blue finish, walnut stock. Dating to
the early 19th century and originally made as a flintlock, this pistol was subsequently professionally converted to percussion, possibly by Witton, Daw & Co. c. 1853 given their label within the case. Browned smoothbore Damascus barrels with concave rib signed “H NOCK LONDON MAKER TO HIS MAJESTY” and silver blade front sight. Traces of a proof and “TWISTED” on the underside of the left barrel. Lightly scroll engraved casehardened breech plugs and locks, the latter each signed “H-NOCK” and featuring a sliding safety and stepped tail. Engraved blued steel ramrod entry pipe and trigger guard with stylized pineapple finials. Silver wedge and vacant wrist escutcheons.
Checkered panels on the grip of the half-stock. With wooden rod with covered worm. In associated fitted case with a Witton, Daw & Co. trade label, green baize lining, “1815” dated half-penny, pouch of balls, oiler, “22” marked ball mold, Eley Bros. cap tin, small powder flask, nipple wrench, screwdriver, and loading/cleaning rod with a
covered worm and a jag attachment.
CONDITION: Fine with 60% of the fading older rebrowned finish and distinct Damascus twist patterns on the barrels, 90% fading older recasehardened finish, aged patina on the
silver, 80% original blue on the furniture, distinct markings, crisp checkering and engraving, and mild overall wear, including some small dings and scratches on the stock. The older refinish probably dating to the time of conversion. Mechanically fine. The flask has a poorly fitting top and replacement spring. The case and other accessories have age and storage related wear.
Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000
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Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500