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Lot 3072:Virginia Manufactory "1813 Dated" 2nd Model Flintlock Pistol

May 15th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3072:Virginia Manufactory "1813 Dated" 2nd Model Flintlock Pistol

May 15th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Scarce Virginia Manufactory "1813 Dated" 2nd Model Flintlock Pistol

This is a very scarce example of a flintlock horseman's pistol that was manufactured for the State of Virginia in 1813 at the Virginia Manufactory Armory in Richmond, Virginia. Experts estimate that the Virginia Manufactory produced a total of only 2,044 2nd Model pistols between 1812 and 1815. These pistols were still in service at the outbreak of the Civil War and are known to have been issued to Confederate cavalry units in the opening months of the war. Surviving examples are scarce. The pistol is similar in configuration to the U.S. Model 1805 flintlock pistol manufactured at Harpers Ferry Armory. The round, 10-inch, smooth bore barrel is not fitted with front or rear sights. The wedge-fastened barrel has a prominent under-rib with attached swivel that secures an iron, button-head ramrod. The pistol has a flat, bevel-edged, lock plate with integral, fenced, pan and a pronounced tip at the rear. The reinforced hammer has beveled edges. The frizzen has a straight toe. The pistol has a three-quarter length, oil-finished walnut stock. The stock is fitted with a brass buttcap with two long spurs, a brass trigger guard with pointed forward finial, a simple brass side plate, brass ramrod tail pipe and a thin brass reinforcing strip. The lock plate is marked "RICHMOND/1813" in two arched curves behind the hammer and "VIRGINIA" in a single line ahead of it. The numerals "3/3" and "8" are stamped on the inside of the trigger guard. There are no other visible markings.

ConditionGood as expertly reconverted to the flintlock configuration. The barrel and lock plate have been lightly cleaned. There is light-moderate pitting along the length of the barrel with heavy pitting surrounding the flash hole. The lock has scattered light pitting with a dark patina in protected areas. The lock markings are clear. The brass furniture has not been polished and shows an attractive patina with moderate handling wear. The stock is also in good overall condition. The edges show expected handling wear. There are several hairline cracks in the tip of the stock, on the left flat and behind the lock plate. Mechanically fine. This is a solid representative example of a very scarce 2nd Model Virginia Manufactory flintlock pistol.
Details
ManufacturerVirginia Manufactory
ModelFlintlock
TypePistol
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge54 bore
Barrel10 inch round
Finishbright
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2253
Catalog page47
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