November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2022
Brass barreled Kentucky style flint lock pistol stamped "J. GONTER" on barrel and sideplate. According to consignor research John Gonter worked in Hagerstown, Maryland circa 1792 to 1810. This fine pistol has an 8" brass .60 caliber round smoothbore barrel, maker stamped, with German silver blade front sight and visible "M" stamping at breech with consignor indicating this as a marking for Maryland martial property. Maslin marked flint lock with single trigger control. Curly maple stock with brass hardware including maker marked sideplate and "M" stamping beside backplate, further indicating Maryland property. Brass cap is line engraved with trigger guard bow having possible image of a Black-Eyed Susan, the Maryland state flower, engraved on it. Comes with original ramrod and consignor research. Pictured on pg. 268 of "Maryland Longrifles" by Hartzler and Whisker, and as pg. 52 of "The Kentucky Pistol" by Chandler and Whisker, Old Bedford Village Press. CONDITION: Overall good with brass barrel showing some aged spotting and lightly cleaned surfaces. Wood has been lightly cleaned with crack at tang. Lock appears to be a replacement of correct type. Dark bore with functioning mechanics. Neat pistol by a good maker. DLM
Caliber/Bore
.60 Smoothbore
Model
Flintlock Kentucky Pistol
Paperwork
Folder of Provenance