May 18, 2021 Early Arms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/18/2021
This small pistol has a mostly octagon barrel with a series of turnings and a small round section at the muzzle. The top flat is engraved with scrolls and inscribed "HY", probably for Henry Young. The pistol has brass mounts including a single ramrod entry furrel, a brass trigger guard with foliate scrolls engraved on the bow, a brass inlaid strap on each side of the grip with decorative engraving, and a pierced escutcheon inlaid on the back of the grip. The lock has a rounded tail and is marked in the center "ROGERS &/ BROTHERS/ WARRANTED" and features a waterproof pan. The pistol has a cane grip and is stocked in partially figured walnut. There are two relief carved sections around the inlays on each side of the grip. CONDITION: Barrel retains a gray patina. Markings are very good, tang screw is replaced. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and functions properly, retaining an even gray patina. Stock shows some repaired cracks and a piece of wood replaced where the back of the trigger guard tang was apparently broken off. Brass furniture retains a mellow mustard patina. Both grip straps are missing the tips. DMG
Caliber/Bore
.56 Smoothbore