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pistol in a New Jersey auction in 1976. He attributed the pistols as manufactured in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, c. 1820. The consignor, through additional research, has attributed these pistols to Peter Angstadt’s brother Joseph c. 1815. Per the Kentucky Rifle Foundation, “In 1800, Joseph Angstadt was taxed as a gunsmith in Maxatawny Twp., Berks County. Seventeen years later he was taxed in Kutztown, PA.” The two-stage, smoothbore brass barrels have blade front
mild surface oxidation. The stock is also very fine and has distinct incised carving, most of the attractive red “violin” finish throughout, some lighter worn areas, minor flakes at the edges, a small hole into the ramrod channel ahead of the trigger guard, and general mild scratches and dings. Mechanically fine.
B) Flintlock “Kentucky Pistol” - NSN, 50 cal., 7 3/8 inch round bbl., bright finish, maple stock. See “A.”
LOT 3080
Exceptional and Rare Pair of Joseph Angstadt Attributed Flintlock “Kentucky Pistols” Featured on the Cover of “The
Gun Report” -A) Flintlock “Kentucky Pistol” - NSN, 50 cal., 7 3/8 inch round bbl., bright finish, maple stock. These rare pistols are featured on the cover of October 1977 issue of “The Gun Report” and discussed within the article “Re-Mated” by Paul J. Leaser who at the time attributed the pair to Peter Angstadt. He also notes that the pair were featured in the article “Just Married” in “The Monthly Bugle” of the Pennsylvania Antique Gun Collectors Association. In his article, Leaser indicates he purchased one pistol directly from the Angstadt family in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, in 1971 and found the second
sights, banded transition points, and
raised flats on the breech sections.
The furniture is also brass and features some incised designs that coordinate with the incised designs on the red “violin” finished stocks. The locks are marked “LONDON/WARRANTED” and have some simple incised designs and frizzen spring rollers. The stocks also
have three pins on the left and right sides of the wrists and engraved silver wrist escutcheons.
CONDITION: Very fine overall. The barrel and brass furniture display attractive aged patina. The silver wrist escutcheon also has attractive age darkened patina. The lock has mottled silver-gray patina and