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Lot #218
Lot #220

Lot 219: Engraved Contemporary Flintlock Pistol Attributed to Alvin White

Extraordinary Engraved Contemporary Flintlock Pistol by Master Engraver Alvin A. White

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 6, 2019

Lot 219: Engraved Contemporary Flintlock Pistol Attributed to Alvin White

Extraordinary Engraved Contemporary Flintlock Pistol by Master Engraver Alvin A. White

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 6, 2019

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $6,500

Extraordinary Engraved Contemporary Flintlock Pistol by Master Engraver Alvin A. White

Manufacturer: A. White
Model: Flintlock
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 42
Barrel: 8 1/4 inch part octagon
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1099
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 131
Class: Antique
Description:

Presented here is a phenomenal piece of Americana by master engraver and artist Mr. Alvin White. It has a rifled, three-stage barrel with a brass blade front sight and floral engraving on the tang and breech section. The lock has floral scroll engraving. The side plate is a serpentine pattern. Most of the other furniture has floral scroll engraving. The wrist escutcheon is engraved with the bust of a man. The stock has nicely shaped flats and simple carving around the barrel tang. Per consignor it is signed by A.A. White on the left side of the barrel underneath the stock inletting.

Rating Definition:

Very fine with light patina forming on the otherwise bright barrel and lock, natural aged patina on the brass, crisp engraving, and generally minor wear. The stock is also very fine and has glossy finish, a tiny hairline crack at the nose of the lock, and minor handling and storage marks. Mechanically fine.



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