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LOT 290
British H. Nock Ordnance Proofed Heavy Dragoon Style Flintlock Pistol - NSN, 65 cal., 8 1/2 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. This pistol appears very similar to the 1796 pattern heavy dragoon type pistols. The barrel is marked “LONDON” in what appears to be individually stamped letters and “HN” along with two proofs on top. The lock is lightly border engraved and marked “H..NOCK” in front of the cock and “11” on the inside. There is a “broad arrow/B” stamp on the stock flat. CONDITION: Very good, showing mostly a grey patina speckled with some mild pitting and an attractive aged patina on the brass with some very light verdigris. The refurbished wood is good with minor dings throughout (more concentrated on the butt), a couple cracks, two repairs (one near the lock and one near the barrel tang), slivers absent near the barrel and ramrod channels and a clear cartouche. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 291
Two Documented French Model 1822 Navy Marked Percussion Pistols from the Arsenal at the Garrison on the Island of Tahiti -A) Mutzig 1822 T Pistol - NSN, 69 cal., 7 7/8 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. This pair of French Model 1822 Navy marked pistols each include their own individual detailed letters, both dated April 10th, 1962, from the Papeete Museum on the island of Tahiti verifying they came directly out of their collection. Each letter states, “This letter is to certify that the French percussion pistol which you purchased during your visit to Tahiti in July, 1960, from our Museum in Tahiti, with the approval of the Museum Board of Directors, was a part of the French arsenal at the garrison on our island of Tahiti, Society Islands, French Polynesia. The gun was presented to the Museum after being declared obsolete by French ordinance.” Each individual letter further describes every marking and feature of the pistols in detail. This example is dated “1800” on the barrel tang with a Mutzig marked lock, and a Navy anchor stamped underneath the pommel. CONDITION: Very good as arsenal converted to percussion from its original flintlock configuration, exhibiting a mix of smooth gray and brown patina overall with mostly clear markings. Modern replacement percussion nipple. Brass displays mostly bright. Stock is good as sanded and re-oiled, with a mild crack beneath the lock and running through the rear lock screw on the left, some scattered dents and scratches, and some chips. Mechanically fine. B) St. Etienne 1822 T Bis Rifled Pistol - Serial no. 954MI, 69 cal., 7 7/8 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. Reference “A” description. This example is marked “Mle 1822T/bis” on the barrel tang, “S.1854” dated marked on the right of the breech above serial number “954MI”, matching number “954” marked on the right grip area of the stock with a St. Etienne marked lock. CONDITION: Very good, exhibiting a mix of smooth gray and brown patina overall with some moderate pitting on the lower tang and mostly defined markings overall. Modern replacement percussion nipple. Brass displays mostly bright. Stock is good as sanded and re-oiled, with some scattered dents and scratches, some chips, a mild crack on the right of the grip area, and a repaired and spliced section behind the lock. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,500
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LOT 292
Pair of Hall Brass Barreled Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistols -A) Hall “Dragon” Pistol - NSN, 65 cal., 7 3/4 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. John Hall’s London shop was active from the early 18th century until around 1770, even though he died in 1740, and is known to have manufactured brass barreled blunderbusses. The flared muzzles made reloading much easier on horseback or on the rolling seas, and the primarily brass fittings were more resistant of salt water corrosion. The barrels have 1.1 inch inside diameters at the muzzles and approximately 16 gauge (.65 caliber) bores. The tops are inscribed “London,” and the left sides at the breech have London Gunmakers’ Co. private proof and view marks flaking a gunmaker’s hallmark that consists of a crown over an illegible letter (likely “crown/H” for Hall). The locks are inscribed “Hall” ahead of the cocks. There are some engraved floral accents throughout, and the trigger guard has an acorn finial. The stocks have shell carving at the barrel tangs and ornate thumb plates. CONDITION: Fine with attractive aged patina on the brass, gray and brown patina on the iron, some light oxidation, and scattered marks and scratches. The re-oiled stock has cracks to the left of the trigger guard up to the side plate and at the screws, a repair at the butt, minor chipping around the lock inlet, and several small dents and scratches. The carving and markings are crisp. Mechanically fine. B) Hall “Dragon” Pistol - NSN, 65 cal., 7 3/4 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. See “A”. CONDITION: Fine with aged patina on the brass, mostly gray patina on the iron, some brown patina and light pitting, scattered marks and scratches, and crisp markings. The re-oiled stock is also fine and has numerous small dents and scratches, crisp carving, a hairline crack above the tail of the lock, and a crack along the left side of the forend. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 3,250 - 4,500
LOT 293
Large Connecticut River
Map and Irish Themed
Powder Horn - The
horn is inscribed with a
map of the Connecticut
River and various sites
including Springfield,
Massachusetts, and
multiple meeting houses,
St. Edward’s crown over the
Harp of Erin with arms and
flags in the background and floral
accents flanked by “G” and “R” (for King George), a banner below inscribed with the motto “NEC
ASPERA TERRENT” (Difficulties daunt us not difficulties/Difficulties be damned, a slogan of the British
Grenadiers and as well as other military units), and some game animals. A second horn was fitted over the spout section and secured by wooden pegs. The base plug is also held by wood pegs, and there is also a staple for fitting a strap with remnants of a strap. The decoration suggests this horn belonged to an Irishman stationed in America during the late 18th century. Some Royal Irish Dragoons’ grenadier caps had the slogan and harp (See “A Grenadier Cap of the Royal Irish Dragoons” by William Y. Carman in the Journal of the Society for Army Historical Research Vol. 73, No. 295 from Autumn 1995). The horn turned up in a collection in England in recent years.
CONDITION: Fine with mostly distinct designs, dark patina, lighter residue towards the spout end of the main horn, an old repair on the base plug, and general moderate wear overall.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250