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Lot #373
Lot #375

Lot 374: Pair of H.W. Mortimer & Son Double Barrel Flintlock Pistols

Extremely Fine Pair of Silver Mounted and Engraved H.W. Mortimer & Son Double Barrel Flintlock Holster Pistols with London Hallmarks for 1811

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2023

Lot 374: Pair of H.W. Mortimer & Son Double Barrel Flintlock Pistols

Extremely Fine Pair of Silver Mounted and Engraved H.W. Mortimer & Son Double Barrel Flintlock Holster Pistols with London Hallmarks for 1811

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2023

Estimated Price: $7,000 - $11,000
Price Realized:
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A) H.W. Mortimer & Son Double Barrel Flintlock Pistol

Manufacturer: Mortimer & Son
Model: Flintlock
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 16 bore
Barrel: 9 1/4 inch solid rib
Finish: brown/casehardened/silver
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2207
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 284
Class: Antique
Description:

These pistols feature very attractive engraved silver wrist escutcheons, trigger guards, and ramrod entry pipes with classical martial themed engraving along with plain silver oval wedge escutcheons. The lower tangs have "M-B" silversmith marks and London hallmarks that include the "Q" code for 1811. The smoothbore Damascus barrels each have a fixed blade front sight, are signed "H.W. MORTIMER" on the top of the left barrel, "& SON LONDON" on the top of the right barrel, and "GUN MAKERS TO HIS MAJESTY" on the concave rib. The breech plugs have platinum bands and vent liners. There are sunburst patterns engraved on the rib section of the breech plugs and the concave sighting groove on the engraved standing breeches. The flat locks each have scroll pattern cocks, frizzen spring rollers, sliding half-cock safeties, border and martial engraving, and "H.W. Mortimer/& Son" signatures beneath the rainproof pans. The plain stocks each having a bag-shaped butt. A very similar pistol from a pair numbered 1404 from the W. Keith Neal Collection is shown in Plate 403 on page 247 of "The Mortimer Gunmakers, 1753-1923" by H. Lee Munson.

Rating Definition:

Fine with most of the older rebrowned finish remaining along the barrels along with attractive Damascus twist patterns, bright platinum bands and liners, light original case colors, attractive aged patina on the silver, minor overall wear, and distinct markings, engraving, and patterns throughout. The stock is very fine and has some light scratches and marks. Mechanically excellent.



B) H.W. Mortimer & Son Double Barrel Flintlock Pistol

Manufacturer: Mortimer & Son
Model: Flintlock
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 16 bore
Barrel: 9 1/4 inch solid rib
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2207
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 284
Class: Antique
Description:

See "A." Provenance: The Norman R. Blank Collection

Rating Definition:

Fine with 20% of the faded brown finish remaining primarily on the breech section of the barrels along with some light Damascus patterns, bright platinum bands and liners, 50% original case colors, attractive aged patina on the silver, minor overall wear, and distinct markings, engraving, and patterns throughout. The stock is very fine and has a few dents and light scratches. Mechanically excellent.



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