Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Historic Firearms and Militaria Auction

Thu, Dec 6, 2018 03:00PM EST
Lot 113

Two Antique Pistols

Estimate: $400 - $800

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

both single shot, one likely British, 18th/early 19th century, flintlock, octagonal to round, 7-1/2 in., meander engraved brass barrel, barrel tang marked "W.BARTON/WINDSOR", walnut stock, ramrod with brass cap, decorated steel lock, plate, brass escutcheon, side plate, trigger guard, plate, buttcap; together with one Milbury, Massachusetts, circa 1836-1844, Asa H. Waters Model 1836, modified percussion cap, round, 8-1/2 in., steel barrel, button-head swivel ramrod, strap and side plate, backstrap, buttcap, lock, plate, marked "(illegible)/A.H.WATERS&C/MILBURY MASS"

Condition

both working condition, likely original ramrod, losses around ramrod support, crack at bottom stock, previous repairs at trigger, typical surface wear and abrasions at wood, wear and corrosion at metal elements; second cracks with associated infill and losses around lock plate, at stock, crack at grip, other typical minor wear and abrasions at wood, corrosion and rust at metal elements