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Lot 245:Pair of Silver Mounted James Freeman Flintlock Pistols

December 6th, 2019|Rock Island, IL

Lot 245:Pair of Silver Mounted James Freeman Flintlock Pistols

December 6th, 2019|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$2,500 - $3,500

A) Freeman Flintlock Pistol

James Freeman and his son of the same name were active in the London gun trade and operated from 1705 to 1782. This pair would have been made under the son during the Seven Years War/French & Indian War. The London silver hallmarks date to 1759 (script "D") and suggest the mounts were crafted by Jeremiah Ashley (script "J.A"). The locks are signed "FREEMAN" in a banner, and the two-stage, smoothbore barrels have "LONDON" on top and London proof and view marks. The furniture is silver and has floral and scroll designs, and the pommel caps are the classic Georgian grotesque masks. Provenance: The Alvin White Collection

ConditionFine with mottled gray and brown patina on the lock and barrel, attractive natural aged patina on the silver, mostly distinct markings and engraving other then the view mark on the barrel, minor pitting, and general mild wear. The stock is also fine and has a repair at the forend tip, distinct carving, and mild scrapes and dings. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerEnglish

ModelFlintlock Pistol

TypePistol

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge64

Barrel7 1/2 inch round

Finishbright/silver

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page148

B) Freeman Flintlock Pistol

See "A."

ConditionFine with mottled gray and brown patina on the barrel and lock, some mild oxidation and pitting, mostly legible markings, attractive aged patina on the silver, and mild overall wear. The stock is fair and has some minor cracks and chips, a repair on the forend, crisp carving, and light dings and scratches. Mechanically fine.