GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
RARE 1809 DATED VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY 1ST MODEL PISTOL, 3RD VIRGINIA REGIMENT. VA MFG 1ST MDL NSN 69 Cal. 69. 12-1/4″ rnd bbl. Marked on left side of breech with a raised "W" in rectangular cartouche and "P". "W" denotes Master Armorer George Williamson. Top of bbl at breech dated "1809" and regimentally marked forward of date "3' VA REG". Bottom of bbl is heavily pitted and no discernible marks were found. Orig ramrod retention spring still attached to bbl. Bbl is orig flint, as is the lock. Lock is marked "VIRGINIA / Manufactory" underneath the iron pan. Stamped vertically behind the cock "RICHMOND / 1809" ("1" not discernible). Inside lock plate stamped "A" and "IIV". Front band, buttcap and sideplate are numbered "IIII" on inside. Trigger guard was not removed as it was pinned and probably has same matching number. Bbl tang is marked "V". In 1809, there were 260 pistols made. It is difficult to find these guns in orig flint, especially with the very desirable Virginia Regimental markings. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Gun appears all orig with exception of top jaw and top jaw screw. Metal is dark with iron patina with pitting overall, but lock and bbl markings are crisp and discerned. Walnut stock is fairly sound and well fit with a well disguised crack repair, about 2" above buttcap and buttcap has internal putty repair. Edges worn and slightly rounded, hand worn patina. Mechanically functional with smooth pitted bore. 52328-32 JS (8,000-12,000)