January 16, 2020 The Susquehanna Collection
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/16/2020
This fine silver mounted pistol dates circa 1820-1830 and was made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by Jacob Kunz. It is one of only a few known silver mounted Kunz pistols. The two-stage smoothbore barrel is signed "J. KUNZ" in block letters on the top flat, towards the breech, which is engraved with stiffleaf designs. There is a small silver sight surrounded by an engraved sunburst. The flat lockplate has a rounded tail, reinforced cock, and a roller frizzen. Stamped "JOHN WALKER / WARRANTED" in center and decorated with sprigs of engraving. Engraved silver mounts feature floral scrolls. Stock of partially figured walnut with shaped checkered panel around the grip. Complete with original ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel shows some wear and retains a spotted light grey patina. Lock refinished and professionally reconverted, touch-hole lined with brass. Mounts very good with some light wear and scattered marks. Stock very good with some added finish and a small sliver replaced above cock. Some minor chipping around lockplate. Ramrod tip is a replacement. A very attractive and scarce silver-mounted American pistol.
Caliber/Bore
.44 Smoothbore
Model
Flintlock Kentucky Pistol