Removable top portion can be reinstalled on base portion and serves as a powder measure and loading aid to deliver powder directly to breech end of bore. Ex. PROXIBID BUYERS WILL BE CHARGED AN ADDITIONAL 3% ON TOP OF THE ROCK ISLAND AUCTION BUYERS PREMIUM EXPLAINED BELOW. There are noname orproofmarks. If you win, the seller may charge this card 2 days after the invoice is sent. Cased Pair of Flintlock Pistols with Accessories, Silver mounts hallmarked by Nicolas Nol Boutet (French, Versailles and Paris, 17611833), Steel, gold, wood (walnut, mahogany), silver, tortoiseshell, velvet, L. of each pistol 15 1/4 in. Keith Neal Collection. Pair of Belgian Flintlock turn off barrel pistols with hideout" belt/holster rig. WebA Pair of Flintlock Pocket Pistols by Stanton of London. 4500.00. record(s) for this. BUYERS PREMIUM. Ex. While other well-known English gunmakers such as Joseph Manton manufactured fine dueling pistols, Wogdon specialized in them. Paris. Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded. Fairfield, ME 04937, Phone: (207) 453-2114 Muzzle-loading flash-powder weapons fired by a piece of flint striking cold steel, antique flintlock pistols are some of the most basic firearms in existence. In the unlikely event that you need to return the merchandise to RIAC, Purchaser is responsible for all shipping costs. French court gunsmith Marin le Bourgeoys created the first flintlock musket with a true flintlock mechanism for King Louis XIII shortly after he ascended the throne in 1610. 1. All rights reserved. Absolutely beautiful guns with very WebAntique Pistols dating from across the ages, from 16th century wheellocks to 20th century automatics, our range of Antique Pistols spans the ages. RIAC will not charge any labor charges for shipping. All bid prices hammer prices hammer prices mean the price at which a lot is knocked down to the purchaser) will be subject to a buyers premium 18.5% payable by the purchaser. 7. Actions work perfectly. These are heavily embellished. Ramrods mount through single pipes and engraved silver thimbles, rods are made of rosewood. 52 caliber with 10" barrels. Many inlays that is common on this type of pistol. Culture: Irish. This is an incredible opportunity to take advantage of the strength the current market is providing for fine firearms & militaria. DELIVERY, SHIPPING, AND STORAGE CHARGES. Malherbe. "This fine pair of percussion officers pistols was made by Drechsler in Potsdam. Shipping charges will be based upon what it costs RIAC to ship the purchased lots to the purchaser. Items which are not reserved are sold at the Auctioneers discretion. Any property made of or Incorporating endangered or protected species or wildlife may have import and export restrictions established by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITIES). Used as self-defense weapons and as military arms, flash powder-fired flintlock pistols like the Ketland brass barrel smooth bore pistol were common in colonial America. The lock, hammer, These maybeFrench, not sure. 2.6 oz. Create an account to make bidding fast & easy. Stocks are excellent and checkered. Any notices, posted or oral, during the sale, are also part of our terms and conditions of sale agreement. 1768. Collecting, preserving, researching, publishing, and exhibiting distinguished examples representing the art of the armorer, swordsmith, and gunmaker. The purchaser acknowledges that should the purchaser not comply with any of the terms and conditions of sale, including payment of the full amount indicated on the buyers invoice, the damages incurred by RIAC includes, without limitation, consignor commission, loss of use of money for an indefinite period, costs to relist the item and potential depreciation of the item, and loss arising on the resale of the lot, whether such damages are now known or may become known in the future. Web"Excellent Cased Pair Of Flintlock Pistols by John Manton (AH8168) GI#: 102181503 "Made circa 1810-1820. 2. Medium: Steel, silver, wood (walnut), horn. The flintlock pistols are similar to the pair used in the famous 1804 duel in which Alexander Hamilton was mortally wounded by Aaron Burr. WONDERFUL CASED PAIR OF BOUTET DELUXE FLINTLOCK DUELING PISTOLS. Bore is .65 caliber. States with no sales tax: Alaska (certain cities, counties and boroughs require RIAC to collect sales tax), Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon. The following conditions of sale make up the entire terms and conditions on which items listed in Rock Island Auction Company's (known hereafter as RIAC) catalog, on the internet web site and addendum sheets will be offered for sale or sold by RIAC. To improve the security of your account, please update your password now. One open compartment holds Mahogany loading rod with ebony ball head and brass tail. In order to bid on a lot over the telephone at the time it is being sold the bidder must contact RIAC in advance to make arrangements. +44 (0)1400 281358 info@garthvincent.com. WebA Cased Pair of Flintlock Pistols by Nicolas-Noel Boutet (2) Details. Any purchaser claiming a sales tax exemption yet unable to provide satisfactory proof to RIAC at the time of payment will be required to pay the applicable tax to RIAC and thereafter seek a refund from the applicable state. 18. In addition to the renown quality of his pistols in his own time, Wogdon is arguably the most recognized maker of dueling pistols known today because of the pair used in the famous duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr that ended with Hamilton fatally wounded. WebA Cased Pair Of 40-Bore Flintlock Duelling PistolsBy John Manton, London, No. (11.7 mm); Wt. Please contact the auction house for checkout dates & times. 199 Skowhegan Rd (600 g); bullet mould (28.196.6a); L. 5 3/4 in. Your Account | Basket A Cased Pair of Percussion Pistols . (11.7 mm); Wt. Pistols are British made and sold by retail agent Doolee Chund in Agra, India. There are some cracks and chips next to the action. RIAC reserves the right to reject a bid from any bidder. Locks are engraved with stand of arms on tails, feather bursts behind fences and other sprays of minor scroll, some of which surround McCormick engraved on gold ovals under pans. Stocks of dark root European walnut have fully checkered long bag grips ending in engraved steel caps. Case is lined in dark green pilled cloth and bottom partitions fitted for pistols have central well holding red Morocco leather covered three compartment flask for powder, balls and patches. WebTitle: Pair of Flintlock Pistols. Grips are good. The Total Amount Due must be paid in full the day of sale if attending in person, otherwise upon receipt of the buyers invoice. The Museum looks forward to receiving your comments. 4.3 oz. Part (pistol length): 15 7/8 in. Very unusual cocking mechanism. WebOther important historic pistols sold at Christies New York include a cased pair of gold- and silver-mounted pistols by Tatham & Egg of London which had been presented to Absolutely beautiful guns with very good METHOD OF PAYMENT. Email: [emailprotected]. How Much is a Pair Pistol? RESERVES. The refinished stock is good and has some dings and worn spots in the otherwise distinct checkering, crack between the ramrod entry pipe and trigger guard finial, repair above the nose of the lock, and some scattered minor dings and scratches. SPECIAL NOTE: If you are an SOT (Special Occupation Tax) payer (Class 3 dealer) you are able to transfer functional NFA firearms to or from other SOT payers and government agencies with BATFE approval, but without having to pay a transfer tax. Based on annual sales we are the second largest specialty firearms auction house in the World. Ex. Maker's name on the locks w, I understand that this is one of the Ulrich family that is well known for engraving. WITHDRAWAL. WebVery Fine Cased Pair of Extra Long Gold and Silver Inlaid and Engraved Flintlocks Pistols by P.J. THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS AND NO EXCHANGES. Double beaded trigger guards are engraved with shields on bows. If RIAC has an interest in an offered lot and the proceeds therefrom, other than our commission, RIAC may bid on the offered lot to protect such interest and such bidding shall not be prohibited under Section 13 below. Lees was most likely the seller in Perth, Australia. Each purchaser at this auction grants RIAC a security interest in the property purchased. These guns are in .48 caliber. If the Auctioneer recognizes such bidding or is advised of same, the Auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any or all items consigned by the offending consignor. of each pistol 1 lb. If the experts statement is indeed correct RIAC will make a full refund upon return of the merchandise, provided that the merchandise is returned in the same condition it was received. (1050 g), Hunting Sword of Prince Camillo Borghese (17751832), Cased Set of a Flintlock Rifle, a Pair of Pistols, and Accessories, Double-Barrel Breech-Loading Pinfire Shotgun. Condition is like new. 17. In the event the purchaser fails to make full payment to RIAC, RIAC may, but is not required to, proceed directly to court. are screw off type, "Guns were converted from flintlock to percussion. The purchasers rights and RIACs respective rights and obligations hereunder are governed by Illinois law. This is not an aggregate percentage on the total items bid, but rather a per item percentage rate. Pistols have sliding safeties. No reserve will be allowed higher than the high estimate and in many cases the reserve is lower than the low estimate. 1800. The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Such interest in the item(s) being auctioned may not be disclosed. Guns are in mint unfired condition. (20.3 cm); L. of each barrel 3 7/8 in. FIREARMS LAWS. Their actual history is more involved. Statements starting with the word condition are opinions, not statements of fact or guarantees. WebA pair of George Washingtons flintlock saddle pistols, later owned by Andrew Jackson, sold for $1,986,000 at Christies in 2002. The shortest were less than 6 inches long and the longest stretched to more than 20 inches in length. RIAC recommends that you personally view any item you bid on or have an acknowledged expert view the item. Please contact the auction house for general shipping and handling information. Bids may also be faxed to (309) 797-1655. Gunsmith Jean Lepage French Featured Gun Classifieds Pairs of Pistols - Antique, #578AP CASED PAIR OF BELGIUM MUFF PISTOLS, 38 cal., 2 bbl., nicely engraved frame, ivory grips, VG bores, ivory has shrunk from age, proof marked ELG on side of bbls., bbls. Harpers Ferry 1807 Flintlock .58 cal. Additionally, these items may be subject to confiscation by state or federal officials if the proper documentation authorizing their sale is not produced. Mechanically fine. INTEREST AND DEFAULT. A CASED PAIR OF FLINTLOCK .650 OFFICER'S PISTOLS BY CONWAY, MANCHESTER, CIRCA 1810, no visible serial numbers. The buyer pays a $200 tax stamp fee at that time. As part of, Franois Pirmet (French, Paris, recorded 17791818), Nicolas Nol Boutet (French, Versailles and Paris, 17611833), Louis Perrin (French, Paris, active 182365), J. C. A. Brun (French, Paris, active 184972). Bores are approximately .52 caliber. In addition, if the purchaser utilizes RIACs live bidding platform RIAC Live, there will be an additional 1% of the hammer price added to the buyers premium. He then moved to Dublin and pistols are known to be dated 1796. / GUN MAKERS TO HIS MAJESTY"; engraved on plate: "This case of pistols formerly the property / of / Rufus King, / was presented to the New York Historical Society / by / Mr. and Mrs. Gherardi Davis / and / Miss Ellen King / January, 1910"; printed on label: "HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE / DIEU ET MON DROIT / H.W. The shipping of any purchased items outside of the United States is hereby classified as foreign export. of barrel 28.196.1b, .49 in. V-notch rear sights. This set of cased dueling pistols belonged to the politician and diplomat Rufus King, who was a signer of the Constitution and a United States senator from New York. They have long eared buttcaps, fine carved stocks with raised carving around trigger guards, gold decoration on the 5 1/2"" barrels. Barrels and frame are all brass. CASED PAIR Flintlock Pistols by THOMAS CLARK EXETER CHANGE LONDON DUELING Lovely Early 19-Century Matched Set! RIAC assumes no responsibility for failure to execute telephone, sealed, or website/online bids for any reason whatsoever or for failure to execute bids such that the bids do not prevail at the lowest bid possible. The wood case I believe is original and comes fitted with a cleaning ro, Inlaid on top of the barrel is the name "I. Adam Kuchenreuter". Ex. Any purchaser claiming a sales tax exemption yet unable to provide satisfactory proof to RIAC at the time of payment will be required to pay the applicable tax to RIAC and thereafter seek a refund from the applicable state. Descriptions in the catalog are opinion. The Museum looks forward to receiving your comments. Barrels have a crown over ""E"" which is a provisional proof. Researching more than one vehicle? The overall length of this pair of flintlock dueling pistols is approx. One pistol is inscribed "Grav par Montangy" (engraved by Montagny). (23.8 cm); Cal. 20002023 The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Previewing of items is available before every Premier Auction. Should Mediation not settle the dispute between the parties the purchaser and RIAC agree that any dispute or claim, in law or equity, resulting from the participation in the auction or any resulting transaction shall be settled in neutral binding arbitration utilizing the standards of American Arbitration Association and must be initiated and carried out in Rock Island County, State of Illinois. FINANCIAL INTEREST IN PROPERTY. The 30 day return period will not be extended due to delay in payment or delay in receipt of the goods. Despite being bulky and notoriously inaccurate with a short effective range, the flintlock musket caused substantial casualties for more than two centuries. Pair of Belgian Percussion Pistols of 25 bore, Made By J B Heuseux. The Rock Island Auction Company facility is located ten minutes from the Quad City Airport (MLI). 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