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Lot #3889
Lot #3891

Lot 3890: Cased Pair of U.S. Historical Society Burr-Hamilton Duel Pistols

Cased Pair of U.S. Historical Society Burr-Hamilton Duel Commemorative Wogdon Flintlock Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2019

Lot 3890: Cased Pair of U.S. Historical Society Burr-Hamilton Duel Pistols

Cased Pair of U.S. Historical Society Burr-Hamilton Duel Commemorative Wogdon Flintlock Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2019

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) Reproduction Wogdon Flintlock Dueling Pistol

Manufacturer: United States Historical Society
Model: Hamilton Burr
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 52
Barrel: 9 1/4 inch octagon
Finish: brown/bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 4046
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 297
Class: Antique
Description:

One of 1,200 sets manufactured by Uberti for the United States Historical Society in 1981 based on the original set owned by Chase-Manhattan Bank. The pistols are set in a fitted and lined solid American cherry display. They are authentic reproductions of the original set manufactured in London by Wogdon. The original pair were used in multiple duels including the famous duel between former Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton and sitting Vice President Aaron Burr. Also included is a separate demonstration hair trigger along with a letter pertaining to it.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, retains 95% plus original thinning brown finish and most of the bright finishes with a few scattered patches of aged patina. The wood is excellent with a few light handling marks and crisp checkering. The hair trigger won't set, otherwise mechanically excellent.



B) Reproduction Wogdon Flintlock Dueling Pistol

Manufacturer: United States Historical Society
Model: Hamilton Burr
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 52
Barrel: 9 1/4 inch octagon
Finish: brown/bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 4046
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 297
Class: Antique
Description:

See "A".

Rating Definition:

Very fine, retains 95% plus original thinning brown finish and most of the bright finishes with some scattered patches of aged patina on the brass. The wood is excellent with only the slightest handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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