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Lot 1281:Pair of John Campbell All-Metal Scottish Flintlock Belt Pistols

May 4th, 2019|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1281:Pair of John Campbell All-Metal Scottish Flintlock Belt Pistols

May 4th, 2019|Rock Island, IL
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A) Campbell Flintlock Pistol

These pistols by John Campbell were manufactured c. 1750-1775 in Doune, Scotland and have his signature on the locks. The rest of the pistols are primarily covered in scrollwork engraving. The engraving is accented by silver inlays on the back straps, silver side plates on the wrists, and silver balls on the triggers and vent picks. They have the standard belt hooks on the left sides and sculpted ramrods. Some accounts state that Major Pitcairn fired one of these distinctive Scottish flintlock pistols at the beginning of the Battle of Lexington & Concord at the beginning of the American War for Independence.

Rating definitionFine overall with gray patina, some faint pitting, crisp engraving, and slight scratches and marks. Mechanically fine.
Details
ManufacturerScottish
ModelFlintlock Pistol
TypePistol
ClassAntique
Barrel6 7/8 inch irregular
Finishbright
Gripsteel
Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views3475
Catalog page142

B) Campbell Flintlock Pistol

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Rating definitionFine overall with smooth gray patina, crisp engraving, patches of light pitting, and scattered minor marks and scratches. Mechanically fine.
Details
ManufacturerScottish
ModelFlintlock Pistol
TypePistol
ClassAntique
Barrel6 7/8 inch irregular
Finishbright
Gripsteel
Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views3475
Catalog page142
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