May 17, 2022 Early Arms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/17/2022
This fine silver mounted officer's pistol is hallmarked for 1775. The two-stage swamped brass barrel has private London view and proof marks on the left side of the breech. The top flat is inscribed "D OSMOND LONDON". The flat lockplate is lightly engraved and inscribed "HALE" in a decorative banner in the center. The sterling silver furniture includes a pierced floral sideplate, hallmarked grotesque mask pommel cap, chased floral wrist escutcheon, and hallmarked trigger guard with Birmingham hallmarks and date letter "C" for 1775. The ramrod ferrules are also silver. Figured walnut stock with relief carved shell surrounding barrel tang. Complete with its original horn-tipped wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel retains a pleasing dark mustard patina. Lock retains a grey patina, cock screw is a contemporary replacement. Silver furniture retains a light pewter patina, sideplate, and wrist escutcheon show some high edge wear. Ramrod entry ferrule has a minor chip at opening from ramrod. Stock has about 2 - 5/8" replaced at forend and a repaired wrist break. Stock otherwise shows scattered marks from use, bruising, and some minor losses. A handsome gentleman's pistol. PROVENANCE: Tom Grinslade Collection. DMG
Caliber/Bore
.62 caliber smoothbore