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Lot #1002
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Lot 1003: Fine Unique Pair of Solid Silver S. Coddington Marked English Fl

Fine Unique Pair of Solid Silver S. Coddington Marked English Flintlock Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2010

Lot 1003: Fine Unique Pair of Solid Silver S. Coddington Marked English Fl

Fine Unique Pair of Solid Silver S. Coddington Marked English Flintlock Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2010

Estimated Price: $10,000 - $15,000

A) S. Coddington Flintlock Pistol

Manufacturer: European
Model: Flintlock
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 62
Barrel: 9 inch round
Finish: silver
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1434
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 179
Class: Antique
Description:

This lot consists of two unique and identical solid silver S. Coddington marked flintlock pistols. The floral scroll engraved lock plate is marked "S. CODDINGTON" in a banner in front of the hammer. The hammer features a light floral scroll engraving. The floral scroll engraving extends to the barrel as engraved wedges on the top and sides at the breech. The barrel also has three proofs present on the left side (crown/V, TK, and crown/P). The barrel is marked "STAMFORD" and "D-C 2707" on the top. The trigger guard is engraved with a floral blossom and has an acorn finial. Extensive chisel work is present on the side plate and thumb shield, with a grotesque face on the buttcap. The barrel, lock plate, hammer and flash pan are silver plated, with the remaining parts silver. The full length stock has a carved patterns around the floral scroll engraved upper tang. Complete with a horn tipped wooden ramrod.

Rating Definition:

Very fine. The pistol has polished sliver which has darkened in the protected areas. The stock is fine with exception of a small minor crack near the lock, a few hairline cracks, and a missing chip on the forearm, along with some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.



B) S. Coddington Flintlock Pistol

Manufacturer: European
Model: Flintlock
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 62
Barrel: 9 inch round
Finish: silver
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1434
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 179
Class: Antique
Description:

As described in "A", but with the top barrel marking as follows: "STAMFORD" and "D-C 2708".

Rating Definition:

Very fine. The pistol has polished silver which has darkened in the protected areas. The stock is fine with a small minor crack near the lock and some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.



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