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US Model 1816 Flintlock by Simeon North, Conversion to Percussion (Lot: 535)
$ 805 fee: 22.5%Action: Percussion, conversion from Flintlock
Country of Origin: United States
Caliber: .54
Overall Length: 15 1/4″ (approx.)
Barrel Length: 9″ (approx.)
Condition: GoodUS Model 1816 Flintlock by Simeon North, Conversion to Percussion
Lacking ramrod, this pistol has a working repair to the stock at the rear of the lock.
Only 19,374 were made from1817 to 1820 – this is an earlier type.
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US Model 1842 Perscussion Pistol by Aston And Company, Dated 1851. (Lot: 534)
$ 1,205 fee: 22.5%Action: Percussion
Manufacturer: Henry Aston of Middletown, Conn.
Caliber: .58
Overall Length: 14 1/2″ (approx.)
Barrel Length: 8 1/2″ (approx.)
Condition: Very Good
US Model 1842 Perscussion Pistol by Aston and company, dated 1851.The barrel is clean, with scattered light pitting and tool marks. The lock has some small patches of light pitting. Brasswork is lightly pattinated. The action is strong and functions as designed.
Initials “WFC” have been carved into the stock underside, just forward of the trigger guard. Cartouche outlines are visible, and would become clearer with the removal of an old layer of varnish if so desired.
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A Scarce Brass Mounted Spanish Napoleonic Era Military Migulet Lock Belt Pistol Circa 1810 (Lot: 533)
$ 2,260 fee: 22.5%Action: Miquelet Flintlock
Country of Origin: Spain
Caliber:
.75 caliber
Overall Length:
14″ (approx.)
Barrel Length:
8″ (approx.)
*Condition:
Good (please refer to photographs)A Scarce Brass Mounted Spanish Napoleonic Era Military Migulet Lock Belt Pistol Circa 1810.
8 inch plain round barrel with top flat. 75 caliber.
Finely made migulet “patlia” lock with illegible signature. Brass regulation style military furniture. Brass sideplate features 3 and 3/4 inch steel belt hook.
Figured walnut 3/4 stock with hooked butt and Brass buttcap. Though patinated overall this rare military migulet pistol shows little wear overall. It even retains its original steel ramrod. Action does not hold on fullcock. Bore is good. 14 inches overall.
A much better than average example of this interesting Spanish military pistol.
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Original Victorian Era Double Barreled Percussion Coat Pistol (Lot: 523)
$ 375 fee: 22.5%Original Victorian Era Double Barreled Percussion Coat Pistol
.40 caliber with turn-off 3 inch barrels. Overall length is a little over 8 inches.
Actions are mostly functional. The left action holds on half cock only; right action holds on half and full cock.
A good example of this early ‘concealed carry’ firearm at an attractive price.
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Pair of Continental Large Bore Drop Trigger Pocket Pistols (Lot: 522)
$ 895 fee: 22.5%Pair of Continental Large Bore Drop Trigger Pocket Pistols.
8″ overall length with a barrel length of 2 3/4 inches.
Both pistols have relatively large bores of approximately .55 caliber, with Damascus steel barrels with extensive light pitting.
The frames with fancy scroll engraving, hardwood grips carved and fluted, and the actions work flawlessly.
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Exceptionally Fine True Southern Percussion Derringer Circa 1855 (Lot: 521)
$ 2,710 fee: 22.5%An Exceptionally Fine True Southern Percussion Derringer Barrel Stamped “MAN (Manufactured) For F.H. Clark & Co. Memphis Tenn” Circa 1855.
2 inch round barrel. 36 caliber rifled bore. F.H. Clark was one of the 15 agents authorized by Henry Deringer to retail his famous pistols. F.H. Clark was not only an agent for Henry but sold Tennessee made derringers as well. This is a true Southern derringer exhibiting classic Southern form and possibly coin silver furniture.
Breech engraved with a scroll. The back action lock with good floral engraving. Hammer engraved ensuite. Even the bolster features silver overlay. All screws are engraved. Unusual silver reinforcing inlay under the fore-end. Silver furniture is engraved.
Walnut full stock is finely checkered at wrist. Barrel stampings are worn but generally very good. The pin front sight appears to be gold. Shield thumb piece is finely engraved. Action is good. Bore is fair. Wood rates very fine with crisp checkering.
6 and 3/4 inches overall. This is a very fine and scarce Southern derringer. Barrel markings have been verified as authentic by Jack Lewis, a noted Southern derringer collector and expert.
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Small Antique Percussion Derringer Style Pistol Circa 1850 (Lot: 520)
$ 1,105 fee: 22.5%Small antique unmarked Derringer style pistol in very good condition. Circa 1850.
2 1/4″ barrel, Approximately .42 caliber.
5 1/2″ Overall length.
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Pair of English Drop Trigger Percussion Pistols (Lot: 495)
$ 1,320 fee: 22.5%Pair of English Drop Trigger Percussion Pistols Marked H Nock.
Marked with one of England’s premier makers of the period, these guns are likely the fake watches of their day. Both guns are in nice condition with engraved frames and slab butts with vacant silver escutcheons.
Both actions, including push-on safeties, function without problems.
Overall length approximately 5 7/8 inches, with twist off barrels, standard British proofs.
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Scarce Model 1826 Naval U.S. Martial Flintlock Single Shot By W.L. Evans Valley Forge Pennsylvania (Lot: 493)
$ 3,995 fee: 22.5%A Scarce Model 1826 Naval U.S. Martial Flintlock Single Shot By W.L. Evans Valley Forge Pennsylvania Dated 1830.
8 and 1/8th inch round barrel. .54 caliber. Identical to the 1826 Naval flintlock pistols by Simeon North. The barrel struck at the breech with “US”, “P”, and “LS”. Captive ramrod. The lock stamped “W.L. EVANS” and “US” dated at tail 1830. The lock expertly reconverted to flintlock as is common with this scarce model.
Walnut stock with original short steel belt hook. Steel furniture of standard pattern. Barrel condition is good with very light pitting. Lock with light pitting and wear to stampings. Walnut stock with wear throughout and no visible cartouche but no splits or cracks. The action functions with both half and full cock. The bore is good.
Altogether an acceptable example of this scarce U.S. naval flintlock pistol with a total production of “1000 or less” according to Flayderman.
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Over/Under Single Trigger Ebony Handled Percussion Pocket Pistol (Lot: 492)
$ 880 fee: 22.5%This is a compact percussion pocket pistol featuring an over/under barrel configuration and a single trigger mechanism. The pistol is designed for concealed carry and personal defense, typical of mid-19th century craftsmanship.
The barrels are arranged vertically (over/under), and both are fired via a single trigger, alternating or sequentially depending on the mechanism. The action is percussion cap-fired, common in the pre-cartridge era.
The grip is made of finely shaped ebony wood, offering a sleek and elegant appearance as well as a firm hold. The frame and barrels are typically constructed from steel or brass, sometimes engraved or proof-marked, depending on the maker and origin.
Due to its size and configuration, this type of pistol was popular among gentlemen and travelers for its discreetness and ease of use.
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English Napoleonic Period Yeomanry Pistol By Well-Known Maker William Parker (Lot: 474)
$ 1,650 fee: 22.5%This is a beautiful English Napoleonic Period yeomanry pistol by the well-known maker William Parker, No. 233 Holborn Street, London. These were commonly used by English militia and volunteers intending to protect the British Isles from a possible French flat bottom fleet invasion across the channel during the Napoleonic Wars.
Wealthy militia officers had a wide variety of weapons from which to choose to arm their local troops, and this was one of the popular weapons of choice.
This musket bore weapon is approximately .65 caliber and has the standard English proofs and markings. The action functions flawlessly. It has a captive (stirrup) ramrod.
The weapon is overall in excellent condition with a few instances of light wood bruising that would be expected with the handling of an issued weapon.
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Rare 18th Century Scandinavian Military Issue Flintlock Holster Pistol Circa 1750 (Lot: 473)
$ 3,590 fee: 22.5%A Rare 18th Century Scandinavian Military Issue Flintlock Holster Pistol Circs 1750.
12 and 7/8th inch round steel barrel flattened at breech. .72 caliber. Barrel engraved “TESTETICSREI (?)” further marked at breech with military stamp illegible. Plain stepped, bolted lock stamped with an eagle in a circle. Faceted pan. Full brass military mounts with spurred buttcap and solid sideuplate.
Figured, molded walnut fullstock with lovely grain throughout. Brass fore-end cap and brass tipped ramrod lots well. Steel is patinated, Brass is a mellow color that is most attractive. Walnut fullstock rates fine overall with beautiful old patina and no damage. Action works well on both full and half cock. Bore is fair. 20 inches overall.
This is a rare pattern Scandinavian military pistol with interesting barrel markings. A must for the collector of 18th century military flintlock pistols.
