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Lot 230:Cased Pair of Knubley Flintlock Pistols

August 26th, 2022|Rock Island, IL

Lot 230:Cased Pair of Knubley Flintlock Pistols

August 26th, 2022|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$4,500 - $6,500

A) Knubley Flintlock Pistol

John Knubley is listed in "Gunmakers of London" by Blackmore as a gunmaker and sword cutler from c. 1771 until his death in 1795. He was a gunmaker to the Prince of Wales, Duke of Clarence, and Prince Edward and also an Ordnance contractor for firearms, cannon locks, and broadswords. These officer's style pistols have blade front sights, proof and view marks on the left at the breeches, "KNUBLEY" on the locks, scroll and floral engraving, and full-length stocks. The relined period case contains a cleaning rod, "BARTRAM & CO" marked powder flask, and ball mold with integral sprue cutter and screwdrivers.

ConditionFine with gray and brown patina along with some minor oxidation on the lock and barrel, aged patina on the brass furniture, and mild overall wear. The stock is also fine and has some small cracks and repairs at the lock mortise and forend tip, light scratches and dings, and smooth oiled finish. Mechanically fine. The relined case and accessories are good with mild age and storage related wear.

Details

ManufacturerEnglish

ModelFlintlock Pistol

TypePistol

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge68

Barrel9 3/4 inch round

Finishbright

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page231

B) Knubley Flintlock Pistol

See "A".

ConditionFine with mostly gray patina on the lock and barrel, some mild oxidation, aged patina on the brass furniture, and general mild overall wear. The stock is also fine and has smooth oiled finish, a faint crack extending from the front of the lock, thin tension crack on the left at the breech, and mild dings and scratches. Mechanically fine.