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Showing posts with label Antique Pistol. Show all posts
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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Morphy Auction: JACOB KUNZ PHILADELPHIA SIGNED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOL from the Louie Parker Collection
Jacob Kuntz first worked in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, before moving to Philadelphia in 1811, according to "Thoughts on the American Flintlock Pistol" by Sam Dyke. Jacob Kuntz soon became one of Philadelphia's most prominent gunsmiths. This fine pistol has a two-stage smoothbore barrel with a detailed relief wedding band separating the sections. There is stiff-leaf engraving near the breech, and "J. KUNZ PHILAD" is stamped on the top flat in block letters. The lock is engraved with borders and is stamped "J. KUNZ" in the center. The brass furniture includes two lock bolt escutcheon washers. The trigger guard has a shaped and engraved floral finial and is engraved with an ornate flower on the bow. The pommel cap is engraved extensively with floral motifs. Brass nosecap engraved with a band of decoration and turned ramrod ferrules. There is a silver oval-shaped wrist escutcheon engraved with borders. Partially figured maple stock of classic Kunz form with relief molding around barrel tang and incised borders along both sides of the forend, grip with shaped panels of checkering. Complete with what appears to be its original wooden ramrod.
CONDITION: Barrel has been cleaned, some wear to markings. The lock is original and in its original flintlock configuration, retaining a grey patina; the signature is clear and excellent. Brass retains a pleasing mustard patina. The stock retains traces of its original finish in protected areas and shows some wear and scattered marks from use. 1 repaired small chip along the right side of the barrel. A very nice example of Kunz's fine work.
From the Louie Parker Collection.
LOT #2115:
Minimum Bid: $5,000.00
Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Morphy Auction: AN IRON AND SILVER MOUNTED PERCUSSION KENTUCKY PISTOL, EAST TENNESSEE from the Louie Parker Collection
This attractive and diminutive Kentucky pistol measures only 7 - 1/2" overall with a 4 - 1/8" deeply rifled octagon barrel. Stars stamped on the muzzle face and engraved designs at the breech and muzzle. Notched iron rear sight mounted on an applied iron heart, small silver front sight. Small flat percussion lock, plate with stamped designs, and "WARRANTED" in the center. Tiger maple half-stock with iron cap and ferrule. Iron trigger guard with applied silver oval on the bow, in the style of the Young family of Tennessee. 5 silver inlays including 3 stars, wrist escutcheon, and a heart. Oval iron lock screw escutcheon.
CONDITION: Barrel retains a brown surface, rifling strong. Lock only holds on full cock. Ramrod a modern replacement. The bottom tang of the trigger guard has been re-attached. A very nice small silver inlaid Kentucky pistol.
From the Louie Parker Collection.
LOT #2129:
Minimum Bid: $1,300.00
Estimate: $2,500 - $5,000
Monday, July 31, 2023
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Albert Gross Pistol with a Knife attributed to Albert Gross
Albert Gross Pistol
Knife attributed to Albert Gross was found in East Tennessee near where his shop was.
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