Sold at Austin Auction Gallery

(PR) Cased British Flintlock Pistols, Early 19THC.

Price realized
$1,888
Pre-sale estimate
$1,500 – $2,500
Hammer price
$1,600
Category
Firearms & Militaria
Sold
June 25, 2022
Sale
WESTERN ART, NATIVE AMERICAN, FIREARMS -DAY 2

Lot description

(pair) Boxed flintlock pistols, British, early 19th c., no maker's mark, each approx. 7.5"l, 3" part round part octagonal barrels with gold accented scrolled inlay, each with short ramrod, approx. 11mm smooth bore, foliate engraving at lock plate, side plate, trigger guard and butt, the butt with lift up oval cap housing a short tool, all housed in a burlwood inlaid box with inset bone cartouche, the interior fitted with accoutrements including powder flask, Bery's Patent wood box with lead balls, wood box with flints, screw driver, cleaning/ clearing rod, bullet mold marked 11.4, action good on both pistols and sparking correctly with installed flint, bore with light surface rust, walnut stock in good conditon, box: approx. 5.5"h, 10"w, 7"d, 4.75lbs Start Price: $2,000.00

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.