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Lot 3160: Fine Pair of Richards Flintlock Pistols with Ornate Furniture

Pair of Richards Flintlock Pistols with Ornate Furniture

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2019

Lot 3160: Fine Pair of Richards Flintlock Pistols with Ornate Furniture

Pair of Richards Flintlock Pistols with Ornate Furniture

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2019

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $6,500
Price Realized:
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A) Richards Flintlock Pistol

Manufacturer: Richards
Model: Flintlock Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 58
Barrel: 7 3/4 inch round
Finish: bright/silver
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1768
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 77
Class: Antique
Description:

The barrels are inscribed "LONDON" in an engraved flat and have London proofs to the left, and the locks are signed "RICHARDS" and have border and floral engraving. The furniture is all silver in coloration but has no visible hallmarks and may be another white metal alloy such as paktong. The side plates are a triple "C" scroll pattern. The trigger guards have acorn finials and, floral engraved bows. The wrist escutcheons have scroll and shell finials, and the pommel caps are classic grotesque masks. The stocks are smooth aside from raised shell carving at the barrel tang.

Rating Definition:

Good with light pitting and gray patina along the otherwise bright barrel and lock, light aged patina on the mounts, slight gaps around some of the mortises, distinct markings and engraving, and minor dings and scratches on the reoiled wood. Mechanically fine.



B) Richards Flintlock Pistol

Manufacturer: Richards
Model: Flintlock Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 58
Barrel: 7 3/4 inch round
Finish: bright/silver
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1768
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 77
Class: Antique
Description:

As described in "A".

Rating Definition:

Good with gray patina and light pitting along the otherwise bright barrel and lock, distinct markings and engraving, light aged patina on the furniture, general minor marks and scratches, crack in the sideplate, slight verdigris, and general minor wear on the reoiled wood. Mechanically fine.



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