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LOT 1251
Desirable Pair Engraved and Silver Wire Inlaid Boxlock Flintlock Pistols with Snap Bayonets by Blake -A) Blake Flintlock Pistol - NSN, 57 cal., 5 1/2 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut grips. This very attractive pair of late 18th or early 19th century pistols features side folding “snap bayonets” on the right along with a pair of private proofs flanking a “G-B” maker’s mark, “Blake London” signed on top of the barrels, floral and border engraving, a bird among the designs on the left side of each pistol, and elaborate silver wire, pin, and floral inlays on the grips. Includes a modern leather case. CONDITION: Fine with attractive lightly aged patina on the brass, darker aged patina on the silver, gray and brown on the iron, and distinct engraving and markings. The grip is also fine with minor wear. Replacement ramrod. Mechanically fine. B) Blake Flintlock Pistol - NSN, 57 cal., 5 1/2 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut grips. CONDITION: Fine with light aged patina on the brass, darker aged patina on the silver, mottled gray and brown on the iron, and distinct engraving and markings. The grip is also fine and has minor dents and scratches. Ramrod absent. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 1252
Pair of Engraved and Etched MacLeod Flintlock Scottish Highland Belt Pistols -A) MacLeod Flintlock Belt Pistol - NSN, 60 cal., 7 3/4 inch round bbl., bright finish, metal stock. Manufactured c. 1813-1820s. The locks are signed “MAC LEOD” and have burst, border, and scroll engraving. The multi-stage barrels and the metal stocks have scroll and foliate etching. Belt hooks are fitted on the left, and vent picks are threaded into the ramshorn butts. CONDITION: Very good, with silver gray patina, worn but visible etching, distinct engraving, and generally mild wear. Mechanically fine. B) MacLeod Flintlock Belt Pistol - NSN, 60 cal., 7 3/4 inch round bbl., bright finish, metal stock. CONDITION: Good with silver gray patina, worn but visible etching, distinct engraving, repaired and re-welded belt hook, and general mild wear. Mechanically needs work. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 1253
Pair of Engraved Richards Four-Barrel Tap-Action Boxlock Flintlock Pistols -A) Richards Tap-Action Four-Barrel Boxlock Flintlock Pistol - NSN, 36 cal., 3 1/2 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut grips. Both pistols manufactured c. late 1700s to early 1800s, inscribed “RICHARDS” in an oval on the left side, with engraved floral and martial motifs, a sliding safety on top, Birmingham private proofs on the bottom, numbered barrels (1-3 on the “A” gun and 4-7 on the “B” gun), and a lever on the left for rotating between the four flash holes in relatively fast order especially compared to the single shot pistols that were most common in the era. All a shooter had to do was re-cock, close the frizzen, and switch pans to fire subsequent shots, with two shots for each firing. CONDITION: Fine, with bright iron surfaces, a few small patches of minor surface freckling, and sharp markings and engraving. Grip is very fine with scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. B) Richards Tap- Action Four-Barrel Boxlock Flintlock Pistol - NSN, 36 cal., 3 1/2 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut grips. Reference “A” description. CONDITION: Fine, with bright iron surfaces, a few small patches of minor surface freckling, a small patch of minor pitting visible on the left of the hammer, and sharp markings and engraving. Grip is also fine with scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 1254
Fine Pair of Unmarked Wire Inlaid Flintlock Pocket Pistols with Turn-Off Barrels -A) Flintlock Pocket Pistol - NSN, 42 cal., 2 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. These pistols have no visible identifying markings but likely originated in France in the late 18th century to early 19th century. The smoothbore, canon-shaped barrels have studs on the bottom and turn off for reloading from the breech. The rounded locks have interesting rotating half-cock safeties. The furniture is also rounded and has some decorative work, and the pommel studs are gilded. The stocks have silver wire inlays at the breech. CONDITION: Fine with mostly silver gray patina, some hints of gilding, light pitting, and general mild wear. The refinished stock is also fine and has some small pieces of replaced wire inlay, a small chip at the nose of the lock, and light dings and scratches. Mechanically fine. B) Flintlock Pocket Pistol - NSN, 42 cal., 2 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. CONDITION: Fine with mostly silver gray patina, hints of gilding, light spotting and pitting, and general mild wear. The refinished stock is also fine and has some minor cracks, some wire inlay absent, and dings and scratches. Mechanically fine. Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
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