November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2022
For a nearly identical example, see "Historic Pistols: The American Martial Flintlock 1760-1845" by Smith and Bitter, pg. 290-291. 10" round barrel with dovetailed front sight, "P" proof offset over breech; "M" proof for Maryland correctly not present as pistols with the full Maryland brand did not receive the "M" proof, and vice versa. Plain ramrod with worm at tail, retained by a single ferrule and feeding into a reinforced mouth with a pointed finial. "MARYLAND" brand stamped between reinforced mouth and trigger guard, oriented to be read with muzzle facing left. Flat banana lock with beveled edges, swan neck cock, bridled pan cover, and marked "H·DERINGER" under the pan. Interior of lock marked "K.H." and "14". Double lock bolts connected by a plain brass sideplate, with a "MII" stamp in a lozenge behind. Plain brass trigger guard and buttcap. Numerous parts numbered "14", including a drawing indicating that many internal parts are also marked, however due to consideration for condition many of these are unverified such as removing barrel. Accompanied by a folder of information including an inventory sheet, photos of interior of lock and Maryland brand, drawing indicating positions of "14" mark, photocopies of "Maryland Longrifles" by Hartzler and Whisker, where this pistol is mentioned. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel is essentially a dove grey with flashes of light patination and spots of darkness. Lock is commensurate with barrel with some oil staining in protected areas. Stock is good with numerous handling marks and bruises throughout. One pressure indentation that broke grain on left side of stock, and a well executed splice repair to grip. Stock has an extra layer of varnish, with some softness to Maryland brand. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with a minimum of oxidation. A good example of a very scarce gun.
Caliber/Bore
.56 Smoothbore
Paperwork
Folder of Provenance