Colonial, Revolutionary & Federal Period Guns
IDENTIFIED PAIR OF CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK PISTOLS
I found these pistols a couple of years ago stuck in this belly-box double-holster along with a few other American Artifacts that date from the 1760 - 1820 period. Each gun (as pictured) is engraved on the top of the barrel, "Lieut. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND ORDERING INFORMATION
PRICE - $4,750.00
All remaining items in this catagory are Sold and have been retained on the following pages for reference and information purposes only.
SOLD/SALE PENDING
ALEXANDER HAMILTON PISTOLS FOR SALE
The Hamilton Pistols presented in this lot are the only Founding Father pistols known with family documentation in the form of a signed receipt, as well as a notarized unbroken chain of ownership from the Hamilton Family that documents Alexanders initial acquisition of them during the Revolutionary War, through their sale in 1942. The Epaulettes also retain notarized provenance and chain of ownership. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD !!!
KENTUCKY RIFLE BY PETER BERRY
It is a pleasure to offer this wonderful Kentucky Rifle made by Peter Berry (of first Dauphin and now Lebanon County, Pennsylvania) and so signed on top of its barrel. Not much is known about Berry other than the fact that his will, dated 1795, was executed by Jacob Dickert, also a well-known gunsmith at the time. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD !! !!!
WHEELOCK PETRONEL
I'm sure this item will take more than a few people by surprise. There will probably be several raised eyebrows, a few double takes and certainly a couple of "what the heck is that" coming from my clientele, as I've never handled anything like it before. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD !!!
British War of 1812 bronze foot mortar, dated 1813
This is a regulation size foot mortar showing a wonderful the King George cartouche. It is dated 1813 with accompanying weight markings behind the touch hole. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD ! !!!
REVOLUTIONARY WAR CARTRIDGE BOX
This is an extremely rare, Revolutionary War Period Cartridge Box with original Strap. These were a fairly standard issue accouterment that was basically an altered design of a game bag used by riflemen and hunters during the colonial period. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD !
RARE FLINTLOCK DERRINGER
This is a wonderful little Continental Flintlock pistol and in the most diminutive size I've ever seen, even in photos. It is well made with 3 & 1/2" barrel. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD ! !
BROWN BESS MUSKET OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR
There is no more iconic artifact of the The American Revolutionary than the Brown Bess Musket. Used by the British Army, Loyalists and also by Continental Soldiers and Militia when they could be procured or captured, they were the most popular arm of the time and this one is an outstanding specimen that shows unquestionable evidence of use by Continental Forces. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD ! ! !
BROWN BESS MUSKET OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR
This gun is hands-down, a museum quality Revolutionary War artifact. It is untouched, and it is beautiful, worthy of the finest museum or personal collection. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SALE PENDING ! ! ! !
MODEL 1805 HARPERS FERRY PISTOL
This is a very fine condition model 1805 Harpers Ferry Pistol dated 1808. All markings, edges and action are very fine and it is still in original flintlock. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD ! ! !
CARVED POWDER HORN, PATRIOTIC, IDENTIFIED.
This is a very nice horn that was home-carved and the worker obviously had no ink or dye to stain his work. It's light to the eye but very nice and quaint when you spot the work. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
PRICE - SOLD!! - 4/13/11