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Lot 285: Cased Pair of Twigg Marked Flintlock Dueling Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Lot 285: Cased Pair of Twigg Marked Flintlock Dueling Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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A) Twigg Marked Flintlock Pistol

Manufacturer: Twigg
Model: flintlock
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 62
Barrel: 9 inch octagon
Finish: brown/casehardened/blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1048
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 256
Class: Antique
Description:

The smoothbore barrels have fixed brass blade front and notch rear sights and are marked with "--LONDON--" on top and "crown/cross scepter" proofs on the upper left flat at the breech. The locks are marked "TWIGG--"and have frizzen spring rollers, sliding half-cock safeties, and light engraving. The trigger guards have pineapple finials and floral engraving. The stocks have checkered wrists and blank escutcheons. The case has a reproduction "Twigg & Bass" label and contains a three-way combination powder flask, cleaning rod, extra cock, frizzen spring, and sear, and a ball mold.

Rating Definition:

Fine as refinished with nearly all of the brown finish remaining on the barrel, bright niter blue on the frizzen spring, 60% original blue finish on the trigger guard, mostly smooth gray patina on the balance, and mild overall wear. The stock is very fine and has crisp checkering, minor dings and scratches, and smooth oiled finish. Mechanically excellent. The case and accessories are good with moderate age and storage related wear including an absent lid latch.



B) Twigg Marked Flintlock Pistol

Manufacturer: Twigg
Model: flintlock
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 62
Barrel: 9 inch octagon
Finish: brown/casehardened/blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1048
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 256
Class: Antique
Description:

See "A."

Rating Definition:

Fine as refinished with nearly all of the brown finish remaining, 50% of the fading original niter blue on the frizzen spring and the original blue on the furniture remaining, smooth gray and brown patina on the balance, and minor oxidation. The stock is very fine and has crisp checkering, smooth oiled finish, minor edge wear, and some scratches and dings. Mechanically excellent.



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