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Lot 460:Pair of Wogdon Flintlock Dueling Pistols

June 21st, 2024|Bedford, TX

Lot 460:Pair of Wogdon Flintlock Dueling Pistols

June 21st, 2024|Bedford, TX

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$4,000 - $6,000

A) Wogdon Dueling Pistol

From the famous dueling pistol maker Robert Wogdon (1734-1813) c. 1780-1794. "DEUS ADESTO" in a banner over a three-masted sailing ship over a torse and the initials "JB" are inscribed on the silver wrist escutcheons for a member of the Brown family of Scotland. Provenance: The Cranford Dalby Collection

ConditionFine as partially refinished with some minor oxidation, aged patina on the silver, bright gold vent, and mild wear. The stock is good and has a chipped forend tip, crack in the left flat, and mild dings and scratches. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerWogdon

ModelFlintlock

TypePistol

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge56

Barrel10 1/8 inch octagon

Finishbrown/casehardened/blue

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionSlight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting

Item LocationBedford, TX

B) Wogdon Dueling Pistol

Provenance: The Cranford Dalby Collection

ConditionFine as partially refinished with attractive aged patina on the silver, bright gold vent, mild oxidation/pitting, and general mild wear. The stock is good and has cracks and mild scratches and dings. Mechanically fine.