May 27, 2020 Founders & Patriots
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/27/2020
Both date about 1770. It is known that George Washington owned at least one pair of pistols by Richard Wilson. Both have Tapered barrels with "LONDON" engraved on tops, as well as London view marks, proof marks, and "*/RW" for maker Richard Wilson. The rounded lockplates are inscribed "Wilson" in the centers. Iron mounts are engraved and include pierced sideplates with foliate scrolls, full-stirrup buttcaps, and vacant wrist escutcheons with floral engraving. Pistols are stocked in Plain walnut. CONDITION: All iron components have been cleaned and now retain a grey patina with some wear and scattered light freckling. Iron ramrods are period replacements. Barrel markings are very good. Locks are in their original flintlock configuration and function well. Stocks show some scattered marks from use and minor chips. A very nice pair of Revolutionary War period officer's pistols by a well-known and desirable maker.
Caliber/Bore
(BOTH) .60 Smoothbore
Manufacturer
(BOTH) Richard Wilson
Model
(Both) Flintlock Officer