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Live Auction

Historic Firearms and Militaria Auction

Thu, Dec 6, 2018 03:00PM EST
Lot 106

Georgian Clark Holborn Flintlock Pistol

Estimate: $600 - $1,200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

London, late 18th/early 19th century, single shot, 9 in., octagonal to round, steel barrel, marked "Clark Holborn London", with British, Spanish proof-marks, walnut stock, ramrod, steel trigger guard, plate, lock, plate, marked "Clark", all with finely carved classical military decoration, acorn finial, silver escutcheon (no monogram), checkered grip

Condition

good condition working mechanism, typical minor surface flaws, abrasions at wood, especially near cock, probably later ramrod, corrosion and rust at metal elements