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LOT 3314
Silver Mounted and Finely Engraved
J. D. Dougall Flintlock Scottish Belt
Pistol - NSN, 52 cal., 6 1/8 inch part round
bbl., blue/casehardened/silver finish, metal
stock. James Dalziel Dougall was originally a fishing tackle manufacturer in Glasgow in 1816 and later
became a noted gunmaker of the mid-19th century and designed the “Lockfast” breechloading action
and became a gunmaker to the Prince of Wales. This pistol has a blued, three-stage, smoothbore barrel
with scroll engraving. The casehardened lock is signed “J. D. DOUGALL, GLASGOW.” and also has scroll and
border engraving. The silver stock has extensive engraving consisting primarily of ornate scrollwork and has a “ramshorn”
butt and threaded vent pick. The belt hook is fitted to the left side, and a ramrod is fitted on the underside.
CONDITION: Very fine with 85% plus original blue finish on the barrel, 60% plus original case colors on the lock, dark aged
patina on most of the silver, crisp engraving and markings, a repaired “horn” at the heel, and generally minor overall wear.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,500 - 7,500
LOT 3315
Pair of John Waters Brass Stocked “Highland” Flintlock Belt Pistols -A) Flintlock Belt Pistol - NSN, 58 cal., 7
3/8 inch round bbl., bright finish, brass grips. Based on the “*/IW” maker’s mark between the Birmingham “private
proofs” on the left, these pistols have been attributed to John Waters who worked in Birmingham c. 1767-1781 and is
a known maker of plainer “Scottish” pistols for the enlisted men of the Highland regiments of the British Royal Army. They were notably
the only units to issue pistols to the rank and file. The pistols feature the distinctive “Scottish lock” which is very much like a standard
flintlock but with a lateral half-cock sear that extends through the lock plate and engages the cock. A belt hook if fitted to the left. The
pistols have “gunmetal” stocks with “fishtail” butts. They come in a custom fitted case.
CONDITION: Good with mottled gray and brown patina and pitting on the lock and barrel, replacement cock screw, attractively aged
patina on the stock, and mild overall wear. Mechanically fine. The case is very good with minor age and storage related wear.
B) Flintlock Belt Pistol - NSN, 58 cal., 7 3/8 inch round bbl., bright finish, brass grips. As described in “A.”
CONDITION: Good with mottled gray and brown patina along with dark pitting on the lock and barrel, replacement cock screw,
attractively aged patina on the stock, and general mild overall wear. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000 207