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Lot #3165
Lot #3167

Lot 3166: Pair of Waters Flintlock Pistols

Pair of Waters Flintlock Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2011

Lot 3166: Pair of Waters Flintlock Pistols

Pair of Waters Flintlock Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2011

Estimated Price: $2,250 - $3,500
Price Realized:
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A) Waters Flintlock Pistol with Birmingham Proofed Silver Fittings

Manufacturer: Waters & Co.
Model: Flintlock Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 60
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch part octagon
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1488
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 171
Class: Antique
Description:

Produced without sights and in identical configurations, in the style of most pistols of the era. The barrel is decorated with floral patterns on the flats and tang, with "PRO" and "VEI" stamped on the left flat. Similar engraving is present on the hammer and lock plate, along with a banner reading "WATERS" in front of the hammer. Furniture is finished in silver, with lion passant, anchor, "C" and "CF" hallmarks on the engraved acorn finial trigger guard, anchor and lion on the inscription, silver wire inlay in the grip area and a grotesque face buttcap with lion and anchor stamps.

Rating Definition:

Good, showing a mixed brown and gray patina with mild spotting and pitting overall. The stock is fine as repaired, with a crack running around the breech area, a replaced patch of wood below the lock plate, a few other chips and cracks, and mild pressure dents. Does not hold on half-cock, otherwise functions.



B) Waters Silver Fitted Flintlock Pistol

Manufacturer: Waters & Co.
Model: Flintlock Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 60
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch part octagon
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1488
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 171
Class: Antique
Description:

As described in A.

Rating Definition:

Good with a mixed brown and gray patina with light spotting overall, areas of pitting, and dings on the muzzle. Stock is very good, with a small crack visible behind the lock plate, mild pressure dents and scratches. Some mild wear is present on the grip shield, otherwise the silver shows a fine dark patina. Half-cock notch is absent, otherwise mechanically fine.



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