GUN FALL 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 4, 2016.
FINE AND VERY RARE, POSSIBLY UNIQUE, TRYON "WAR OF 1812" ERA MARTIAL PISTOL. TRYON PISTOL 1807/8 NSN 64 Cal. 64. This gun which follows Model 1807-1808 contract pistols by other makers which were sold mostly privately and to state militias, 15" overall with 10" rnd bbl. Lock is marked "TRYON" forward of lock, brass mounted like Kentucky pistol with no buttcap. According to Jim Wertenberger, who published in-depth information he researched in American Society of Arms Collectors bulletins, #43 & #63; "eagle head over P" bbl cartouche was discontinued in 1813. This gun exhibits this proof and from The History of a Business Established 100 Years Ago by Charles Z. Tryon "Mr. Harrison the Navy Agent was directed on April 18, 1814 to send 15 repeating swivels, 50 muskets and 50 pistols to Commodore Chauncey on the Great Lakes in order to test their use in Active Service." This gun could quite likely be one of these 50. It is also known that the U.S. Government supplied stocks to various contractors including Tryon for these pistols. Militia guns by Tryon are typically known in 50 Cal.; it should be noted that the 1808 Simeon North contracted navy flintlock pistol is also in 64 Cal. This particular gun is not shown in any text we are aware of. This is a beautiful example complete and orig, even retaining its orig brass tipped ramrod with iron worm. CONDITION: Fine overall, appears orig and complete in every regard. Iron is dark with patina, overall grey to brown; brass mounts have smooth mustard colored patina. Stock is sound and well fit, overall very good with hand worn patina and small chip just rear of lock with 1" hairline at that point and another opposite lock at escutcheon screw. Mechanically functional with clear, pitted bore. 50731-5 JS (5,000-8,000)