GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA, ORWIGSBURG MARKED KENTUCKY STYLE PISTOL.ORWIGSBURGKENTUCKY STYLE PISTOLNSN60 CALThis two stage brass bbl pistol measures about 14" overall with 8", 60 cal bore. BBl is marked "ORWIGSBURG". Orwigsburg was a community near Schuylkill River in Pennsylvania dating from the mid-18th century though not being established as a town until the 19th century. Gun is mounted on walnut stock from reused European parts including Birmingham proofed bbl. Lock is possibly marked "SHARPE" who John Sharpe was a known source of trade locks during this era (though the "R" appears to be an "N" on engraved name). PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good overall. Reconverted using old hammer and frizzen with darker patina than rest of lock. Top jaw and top jaw screw are replaced. Barrel and lock markings discernible. Brass cleaned overall with staining and pitting. "ORWIGSBURG" marking is unknown and its meaning or when engraved is not known or warrantied. There is a repair to right side buttplate tang which may be contemporary note brass pin about 2" from end of taper. Front thimble is probable replacement with different patina than ramrod pipe. Stock is refinished with several glued repairs including above lock, forward of lock and several insets or putty repairs in forestock. Mechanically sloppy with smooth, eroded bore. 43018-151 JS331 (2,500-4,000)