GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
MATCHED PAIR HADLEY BRASS BARRELED FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. HADLEY FLINTLOCK PISTOLS NSN 62 Cal. about 62. Bbls are 8" with octagon shanks and faceted transition to rnd forward portions with slightly flared muzzles.Top flats are marked "London". Left flats have British proof marks. Brass lock plates are marked "HADLEY". Bbl shanks, lock plates as well as iron top tangs, hammers and frizzens have border and floral engraving. Plain triggers. Pin fastened walnut stocks with relief carved flutes and moulded borders around top tangs. Silver finished brass fittings include grotesque buttcaps, fancy trigger guards with long tangs, and pierced floral side plates and fancy wrist plates. Horn-tipped ebony ramrods. The thimble and pipe are brass on one pistol and iron on the other. CONDITION: Both are in good condition. Brass parts have clean appearance. Iron parts have faded to gray. Brass fittings retain 90% silver plating. Stocks are refinished. One stock has added wood repair above lock with repaired crack near tip. The other stock has spots of filled repairs in forward areas. Mechanics are functional. Dark pitted bores. 52632-14 ds (5,000-8,000) PAIR OF ENGLISH BRASS BBL PISTOLS