(A) Brace of Brass Barreled English Flintlock Pistols by Joseph Buckmaster.

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Joseph Buckmaster was a gunmaker to the Hudson's Bay Company between 1745 and 1764 and to the Board of Ordnance between 1756 and 1760. He was fined for receiving guns with the King's mark in 1761. Although both pistols were made in Buckmaster's shop there is slight variation in the engraving on each pistol. The brass swamped barrels are both engraved with "LONDON" surrounded by panels with tear drops. Both have private English view and proof marks, as well as a heart over "JB" for Joseph Buckmaster. The lock plates feature rounded faces with sprigs of engraving at the tails and unbridled pans. Both are marked "BUCKMASTER" in the center. The brass furniture includes: flat pierced sideplates with engraved shells and scrolls, slightly varying on each pistol. Both have trigger guards in the style of the Pattern 1759 Light Dragoon pistols and have stars engraved on the bows. The semi-stirrup pommel caps are engraved on the bottoms with different variations of a large flower. Both feature symmetrical wrist escutcheons engraved with shading and borders. Both pistols are stocked in walnut and have relief beaver tails around the barrel tangs. CONDITION: Barrels are excellent with clear markings and retaining a pleasing mustard patina. Brass furniture retains a matching patina. Locks have been cleaned bright and show some wear. Both cocks and cock screws have been replaced as well as one frizzen and frizzen spring. Wooden ramrods with brass caps are replacements. Stocks are very good with a few scattered marks. A very attractive brace of pistols of the type that would have been sent to America. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Brian LaMaster.Barrel Length: (A) 7" (B) 7 - 1/4"Caliber/Bore: (A) .63 Smoothbore (B) .65 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Joseph BuckmasterModel: OfficerSerial Number: NSN

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This item is part of The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench
 Wednesday, Oct 30, 2019 | 9:00 AM  Eastern
 
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(A) Brace of Brass Barreled English Flintlock Pistols by Joseph Buckmaster.
(A) Brace of Brass Barreled English Flintlock Pistols by Joseph Buckmaster.
Lot number: 1042
Seller: Morphy Auctions
Event: The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench
Ends: Wednesday, October 30 | 9:00 AM  Eastern

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