The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench

The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench

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LOT OF 2: 18TH CENTURY KNIVES, ONE WITH FOLDING FORK.

Lot # 1126 (Sale Order: 126 of 205)      

A) Mediterranean folding knife woth single-edged blade scalloped along top edge. Handle with alternating decorated panels of brass and bone on both sides. CONDITION: Blade shows some sharpening and retains a spotted grey patina. Blade does not completely close and bone shows some light wear. B) Folding knife and fork, probably American. Single edged blade stamped "JMB" on one side, opposite end has a hand-forged folding fork. Grip of birdseye maple. CONDITION: Blade slightly loose, steel components retain a grey patina. Handle retains a dry untouched surface. A lot of two very nice early folding knives. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Jon Mehl.Blade Length: A) 3-3/8", B) 2-3/4"Overall Length: A) 7-1/2", B) 8-1/2"Serial Number:
A) Mediterranean folding knife woth single-edged blade scalloped along top edge. Handle with alternating decorated panels of brass and bone on both sides. CONDITION: Bl...moreade shows some sharpening and retains a spotted grey patina. Blade does not completely close and bone shows some light wear. B) Folding knife and fork, probably American. Single edged blade stamped "JMB" on one side, opposite end has a hand-forged folding fork. Grip of birdseye maple. CONDITION: Blade slightly loose, steel components retain a grey patina. Handle retains a dry untouched surface. A lot of two very nice early folding knives. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Jon Mehl.Blade Length: A) 3-3/8", B) 2-3/4"Overall Length: A) 7-1/2", B) 8-1/2"Serial Number:

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Federal Painting on Board of American Officer with Eagle Pommel Sword.

Lot # 1127 (Sale Order: 127 of 205)      

This fantastic Federal period folk art oil painting on board of an American officer measures 10" x 8" site, and 13-3/4" x 11-5/8" overall. The painting depicts an American officer with epaulets, collar tabs, and brass buttons on his blue frock coat. He is seated on a green and yellow paint decorated chair with the Federal American flag in the background. His eagle pommel officer's sword can be seen on his left side and in his other hand, he is holding his officer's cap. The painting is complete with a period gilt frame. CONDITION: Colors are bright. Some crazing to surface and minor touch-up. A coat of protective varnish has been added to deter further crazing and losses. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Peter Tillou.
This fantastic Federal period folk art oil painting on board of an American officer measures 10" x 8" site, and 13-3/4" x 11-5/8" overall. The painting depicts an America...moren officer with epaulets, collar tabs, and brass buttons on his blue frock coat. He is seated on a green and yellow paint decorated chair with the Federal American flag in the background. His eagle pommel officer's sword can be seen on his left side and in his other hand, he is holding his officer's cap. The painting is complete with a period gilt frame. CONDITION: Colors are bright. Some crazing to surface and minor touch-up. A coat of protective varnish has been added to deter further crazing and losses. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Peter Tillou.

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Historic Moravian Lock from Gemein Haus in Christian Springs, Pennsylvania.

Lot # 1128 (Sale Order: 128 of 205)      

This lock is featured on page 7 of "Moravian Gunmaking of the American Revolution" published by the Kentucky Rifle Association and the Kentucky Rifle Foundation. The book shows a black and white photograph of the Christian Spring Gemein Haus near Nazareth, Pennsylvania. The massive handmade Moravian lock measures 11" in length and shows great attention to detail and design. This historic and significant door lock is mounted on a molded board which measures 14" x 8" with two blacksmith made iron hooks. On the back of the board there is an old label with a red border which reads "Lock from "Gemein Haus" Christian Spring near Nazareth, Pa. Erected 1749 - demolished 1890. Lock secured by E.A.W May 15th 1991". One cannot even begin to imagine the historic figures and 18th century gunsmiths who all had their hands on this lock. CONDITION: Lock retains a dark patina overall and the board that it is mounted on retains its original finish. This lock is historically significant to Moravian art, history, and gunmaking.
This lock is featured on page 7 of "Moravian Gunmaking of the American Revolution" published by the Kentucky Rifle Association and the Kentucky Rifle Foundation. The book...more shows a black and white photograph of the Christian Spring Gemein Haus near Nazareth, Pennsylvania. The massive handmade Moravian lock measures 11" in length and shows great attention to detail and design. This historic and significant door lock is mounted on a molded board which measures 14" x 8" with two blacksmith made iron hooks. On the back of the board there is an old label with a red border which reads "Lock from "Gemein Haus" Christian Spring near Nazareth, Pa. Erected 1749 - demolished 1890. Lock secured by E.A.W May 15th 1991". One cannot even begin to imagine the historic figures and 18th century gunsmiths who all had their hands on this lock. CONDITION: Lock retains a dark patina overall and the board that it is mounted on retains its original finish. This lock is historically significant to Moravian art, history, and gunmaking.

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Lot of 2: James and John Boone Signed Indentures.

Lot # 1129 (Sale Order: 129 of 205)      

Both indentures measure 14-3/8" x 10-1/4" including frames, and 12-1/8" x 8" without frames. Both are mounted in matching black frames with glass on both sides. Both indentures are hand written on paper. The first is an indenture dated 1774 between James Boone of Berks County, Pennsylvania and Godfrid Kercher, also of Berks County. It is signed by James Boone, Anne Boone, and James Boone, Jr. The back displays the paper seal of Berks County and is signed by Jonathan Path. The second indenture is dated 1762 and is between Michael Fisher of Berks County, Pennsylvania, and James Boone, also of Berks County. The document is signed by John Boone, Nathan Pugh, and shows the seal of Michael Fisher. The back shows the paper seal of Berk County and is signed by recorder Henry Christ and Jonathon Path. CONDITION: Both are in very good condition and show some losses along creases. Some staining and some minor bleeding of ink. One indenture shows three small butterfly attachments, reattaching segments that had become separated along creases. The signatures of these historic and early Pennsylvania figures are quite scarce. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Skip Chalfant.
Both indentures measure 14-3/8" x 10-1/4" including frames, and 12-1/8" x 8" without frames. Both are mounted in matching black frames with glass on both sides. Both inde...morentures are hand written on paper. The first is an indenture dated 1774 between James Boone of Berks County, Pennsylvania and Godfrid Kercher, also of Berks County. It is signed by James Boone, Anne Boone, and James Boone, Jr. The back displays the paper seal of Berks County and is signed by Jonathan Path. The second indenture is dated 1762 and is between Michael Fisher of Berks County, Pennsylvania, and James Boone, also of Berks County. The document is signed by John Boone, Nathan Pugh, and shows the seal of Michael Fisher. The back shows the paper seal of Berk County and is signed by recorder Henry Christ and Jonathon Path. CONDITION: Both are in very good condition and show some losses along creases. Some staining and some minor bleeding of ink. One indenture shows three small butterfly attachments, reattaching segments that had become separated along creases. The signatures of these historic and early Pennsylvania figures are quite scarce. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Skip Chalfant.

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Large Burl Bowl.

Lot # 1130 (Sale Order: 130 of 205)      

This large, burl bowl measures 14-1/8" in diameter and approximately 4-1/2" tall. CONDITION: Bowl retains an undisturbed original surface both inside and out. There are some losses to top edge and there is a pewter or lead repair done during the period of use towards the bottom and only visible from the outside. A very nice and large example.
This large, burl bowl measures 14-1/8" in diameter and approximately 4-1/2" tall. CONDITION: Bowl retains an undisturbed original surface both inside and out. There are s...moreome losses to top edge and there is a pewter or lead repair done during the period of use towards the bottom and only visible from the outside. A very nice and large example.

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Period Engraving of John Wilkes, Esquire.

Lot # 1131 (Sale Order: 131 of 205)      

Measures 16-3/4" x 12" including frame. The etching is captioned "John Wilkes Esqr. / Drawn from the Life and Etch'd in Aquafortis by Willm Hogarth / Price 1 shilling Publish'd according to Act of Parliament May ye 16th, 1763." In April of 1763, Wilkes was accused of printing Libel in his newspaper "The North Briton" where he attached the Treaty of Paris. A warrant was issued for his arrest as well as the publishers of this work. He was imprisoned in the Tower but was discharged on the grounds of privilege. He then sued for damages against the officers who ransacked his house and office, and won. He was then expelled from the Commons and outlawed as he continued his seditious activities. In the American Colonies, he was thought of as a martyr and was toasted by the Sons Of Liberty in Boston. The toast was reputed to be "Wilkes and Liberty". CONDITION: Very good, showing no staining, creases, or damage. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Hollis Broderick.
Measures 16-3/4" x 12" including frame. The etching is captioned "John Wilkes Esqr. / Drawn from the Life and Etch'd in Aquafortis by Willm Hogarth / Price 1 shilling Pub...morelish'd according to Act of Parliament May ye 16th, 1763." In April of 1763, Wilkes was accused of printing Libel in his newspaper "The North Briton" where he attached the Treaty of Paris. A warrant was issued for his arrest as well as the publishers of this work. He was imprisoned in the Tower but was discharged on the grounds of privilege. He then sued for damages against the officers who ransacked his house and office, and won. He was then expelled from the Commons and outlawed as he continued his seditious activities. In the American Colonies, he was thought of as a martyr and was toasted by the Sons Of Liberty in Boston. The toast was reputed to be "Wilkes and Liberty". CONDITION: Very good, showing no staining, creases, or damage. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Hollis Broderick.

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Period Engraving of Niagara Falls.

Lot # 1132 (Sale Order: 132 of 205)      

Measures 12-7/8" x 9-3/8" framed in a black wooden frame. This wonderful engraving reads "Engraved for Middleton's Complete System of Geography / the great CATARACT or Waterfall, of NIAGARA in North America." CONDITION: Very good.
Measures 12-7/8" x 9-3/8" framed in a black wooden frame. This wonderful engraving reads "Engraved for Middleton's Complete System of Geography / the great CATARACT or Wa...moreterfall, of NIAGARA in North America." CONDITION: Very good.

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Document Signed by John Agnew of Carlisle, Dated 1776.

Lot # 1133 (Sale Order: 133 of 205)      

John Agnew was an important Carlisle merchant. He served as a Provincial Justice of the Peace from 1770. He retained this position under the new Pennsylvania government until 1777, when he served as Cumberland County Clerk of the Court of Quarter Sessions. In addition, in October 1784 he was appointed Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. Postlethwaite followed Agnew in the position of Clerk of the Cumberland County Court of Quarter Sessions and served as an executor of his estate when he died in April 1790. This writ for damages is for Carlisle in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It assesses damages against Thomas and Robert Wilson and is dated January 26, 1776. CONDITION: Very good with some minor losses to edges and some creases. Mounted between two pieces of translucent plastic. Measures 8-1/4" by 6-1/2".
John Agnew was an important Carlisle merchant. He served as a Provincial Justice of the Peace from 1770. He retained this position under the new Pennsylvania government...more until 1777, when he served as Cumberland County Clerk of the Court of Quarter Sessions. In addition, in October 1784 he was appointed Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. Postlethwaite followed Agnew in the position of Clerk of the Cumberland County Court of Quarter Sessions and served as an executor of his estate when he died in April 1790. This writ for damages is for Carlisle in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It assesses damages against Thomas and Robert Wilson and is dated January 26, 1776. CONDITION: Very good with some minor losses to edges and some creases. Mounted between two pieces of translucent plastic. Measures 8-1/4" by 6-1/2".

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(A) New England Flintlock Brass Barreled Officer's Pistol.

Lot # 1134 (Sale Order: 134 of 205)      

Revolutionary War era, this New England pistol features an unmarked brass two-stage barrel with brass tang. The flat lockplate has deep scroll engraved decoration and an unbridled pan. The brass triggerguard shows Dutch influence and the pommel cap has a series of engraved concentric circles on the bottom, trigger is also brass. Vacant brass oval wrist escutcheon. The two-piece brass sideplate is composed of one small circular escutcheon and a half-moon escutcheon at the rear, which is inscribed "ES Jr." Classic New England ramrod ferrule with long trumpeted tube with sets of engraved lines. The walnut stock has cane-shaped grip and is decorated with a relief-carved shell around the barrel tang, executed in the classic New England style. There is also a period reinforcing post secured through the wrist and fastened with a small brass escutcheon just above the wrist escutcheon. CONDITION: Barrel retains a mellow patina with some darker areas. Lock is in it's original flintlock configuration and retains a dark untouched patina. Furniture retains a dark mustard patina with some darker spots in protected areas. Wooden ramrod is a later replacement. Stock has some added finish and has some cracking around wrist, one minor piece professionally replaced on right side behind triggerguard bow. A very nice early New England brass-barreled pistol.Barrel Length: 7-11/16"Caliber/Bore: .50 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: New EnglandModel: OfficerPaperwork: NoSerial Number: NSN
Revolutionary War era, this New England pistol features an unmarked brass two-stage barrel with brass tang. The flat lockplate has deep scroll engraved decoration and an...more unbridled pan. The brass triggerguard shows Dutch influence and the pommel cap has a series of engraved concentric circles on the bottom, trigger is also brass. Vacant brass oval wrist escutcheon. The two-piece brass sideplate is composed of one small circular escutcheon and a half-moon escutcheon at the rear, which is inscribed "ES Jr." Classic New England ramrod ferrule with long trumpeted tube with sets of engraved lines. The walnut stock has cane-shaped grip and is decorated with a relief-carved shell around the barrel tang, executed in the classic New England style. There is also a period reinforcing post secured through the wrist and fastened with a small brass escutcheon just above the wrist escutcheon. CONDITION: Barrel retains a mellow patina with some darker areas. Lock is in it's original flintlock configuration and retains a dark untouched patina. Furniture retains a dark mustard patina with some darker spots in protected areas. Wooden ramrod is a later replacement. Stock has some added finish and has some cracking around wrist, one minor piece professionally replaced on right side behind triggerguard bow. A very nice early New England brass-barreled pistol.Barrel Length: 7-11/16"Caliber/Bore: .50 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: New EnglandModel: OfficerPaperwork: NoSerial Number: NSN

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(A) Fine Flintlock Kentucky Flintlock Pistol Carved with Indian Head and Attributed to John Moll or

Lot # 1135 (Sale Order: 135 of 205)      

This pistol is featured on page 75 of "Accouterments V" by James R. Johnston. Northampton County, Pennsylvania Circa 1780-1790. Two stage rifled steel barrel, sections divided by wedding band, top flat engraved with a folk art tulip. Rounded lockplate with crudely engraved scrolls and unbridled pan, probably a second lock. Brass furniture including pommel cap with engraved designs, similar to those used by John Moll. Brass backstrap on grip extending to barrel tang with integral wrist escutcheon inscribed "J K" and decorated with wavy borders. Crude triggerguard of sheet brass retained by three screws and an early staple to reinforce the finial. Replaced sideplate in the early Northampton County style with an arrow at the back. Brass nosecap with repeating engraved lines. Stock of figured maple with an exaggerated cane grip. Incised border around lock and sideplate as well as some incised scrollwork around the barrel tang on each side. An "Indian head" or "Liberty head" is incise-carved behind the ramrod entry ferrule below two c-scrolls. Replaced wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel retains a dark patina with traces of rifling visible and signs of rebushing or reconversion at touch-hole. Lock retains a matching patina and is a well done professional reconversion. Two period-added iron pins are along the top of the tail to keep the lock in place. Brass retains a dark mustard patina, sideplate a replacement. Stock shows wear and scattered splinters of professionally replaced wood. An age crack runs between triggerguard and entry ferrule. Stock still retaining much original patina and color. A very nice and early Pennsylvania pistol. PROVENANCE: Ron Gabel.Barrel Length: 9-3/8"Caliber/Bore: .54 RifledFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Northampton CountyModel: Kentucky PistolPaperwork: NoSerial Number: NSN
This pistol is featured on page 75 of "Accouterments V" by James R. Johnston. Northampton County, Pennsylvania Circa 1780-1790. Two stage rifled steel barrel, sections ...moredivided by wedding band, top flat engraved with a folk art tulip. Rounded lockplate with crudely engraved scrolls and unbridled pan, probably a second lock. Brass furniture including pommel cap with engraved designs, similar to those used by John Moll. Brass backstrap on grip extending to barrel tang with integral wrist escutcheon inscribed "J K" and decorated with wavy borders. Crude triggerguard of sheet brass retained by three screws and an early staple to reinforce the finial. Replaced sideplate in the early Northampton County style with an arrow at the back. Brass nosecap with repeating engraved lines. Stock of figured maple with an exaggerated cane grip. Incised border around lock and sideplate as well as some incised scrollwork around the barrel tang on each side. An "Indian head" or "Liberty head" is incise-carved behind the ramrod entry ferrule below two c-scrolls. Replaced wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel retains a dark patina with traces of rifling visible and signs of rebushing or reconversion at touch-hole. Lock retains a matching patina and is a well done professional reconversion. Two period-added iron pins are along the top of the tail to keep the lock in place. Brass retains a dark mustard patina, sideplate a replacement. Stock shows wear and scattered splinters of professionally replaced wood. An age crack runs between triggerguard and entry ferrule. Stock still retaining much original patina and color. A very nice and early Pennsylvania pistol. PROVENANCE: Ron Gabel.Barrel Length: 9-3/8"Caliber/Bore: .54 RifledFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Northampton CountyModel: Kentucky PistolPaperwork: NoSerial Number: NSN

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(A) Pair of Flintlock British Officer's Pistols By Joyner.

Lot # 1136 (Sale Order: 136 of 205)      

This fine pair of sergeant's grade pistols are of the Revolutionary War period. Both have swamped smoothbore steel barrels marked "LONDON" on tops, breeches stamped with British view and proof marks, as well as "IJ" for maker John Joyner. Joyner had a shop in London between 1761 and 1780. The rounded lockplate are marked "IOYNER" in the centers and engraved at the tails with scrolls. Cocks are later replacements done during the period of use, pans are unbridled. Brass furniture including the full-stirrup pommel caps, bottoms engraved with a flower. The triggerguards are also engraved and resemble the Elliot Pattern 1759 Light Dragoon pistol guards. Symmetrical wrist escutcheons with vacant inscriptions and detailed borders. Pierced ribbon sideplates engraved with tooling and foliate designs. Plain walnut stocks with relief-carved shells around barrel tangs, both with original wooden ramrods with brass caps. Stocks were stamped with later collection numbers "1512" and "15131" above lockplates on right sides. This is probably from the early and well-known Brooks Collection, compiled in the late 19th century. CONDITION: Both barrels retain a somewhat polished surface with some scattered dark spots, markings are very good. Locks are in their original flintlock configurations and retain a grey patina with traces of an old charcoal blued finish. Brass retains a mustard patina with a few scattered marks from use. Stocks show some minor age cracks, marks from use, and one pistol with a small area on loss below front of lockplate. A very nice pair of officer's pistols of the type that would have been used here during the Revolution.Barrel Length: 8", BothCaliber/Bore: .60 Smoothbore, BothFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: John JoynerModel: OfficerSerial Number: NSN
This fine pair of sergeant's grade pistols are of the Revolutionary War period. Both have swamped smoothbore steel barrels marked "LONDON" on tops, breeches stamped with...more British view and proof marks, as well as "IJ" for maker John Joyner. Joyner had a shop in London between 1761 and 1780. The rounded lockplate are marked "IOYNER" in the centers and engraved at the tails with scrolls. Cocks are later replacements done during the period of use, pans are unbridled. Brass furniture including the full-stirrup pommel caps, bottoms engraved with a flower. The triggerguards are also engraved and resemble the Elliot Pattern 1759 Light Dragoon pistol guards. Symmetrical wrist escutcheons with vacant inscriptions and detailed borders. Pierced ribbon sideplates engraved with tooling and foliate designs. Plain walnut stocks with relief-carved shells around barrel tangs, both with original wooden ramrods with brass caps. Stocks were stamped with later collection numbers "1512" and "15131" above lockplates on right sides. This is probably from the early and well-known Brooks Collection, compiled in the late 19th century. CONDITION: Both barrels retain a somewhat polished surface with some scattered dark spots, markings are very good. Locks are in their original flintlock configurations and retain a grey patina with traces of an old charcoal blued finish. Brass retains a mustard patina with a few scattered marks from use. Stocks show some minor age cracks, marks from use, and one pistol with a small area on loss below front of lockplate. A very nice pair of officer's pistols of the type that would have been used here during the Revolution.Barrel Length: 8", BothCaliber/Bore: .60 Smoothbore, BothFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: John JoynerModel: OfficerSerial Number: NSN

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(A) Pair of Early French Flintlock Officer's Pistols.

Lot # 1137 (Sale Order: 137 of 205)      

This pair of early French pistols are in as found condition with dark patina overall. The two stage barrels have a top flats and octagonal breech sections, both are unmarked. The early flat lock plates have partially visible traces of engraving at the tails and both feature detached pans. Both cocks still have their period flints in the jaws. The iron mounted furniture includes: full side plates with traces of engraving and typical French trigger guards. The butt caps have full stirrups. The walnut stocks feature relief carved panels around the locks and side plates and more ornate designs around the barrel tang and ramrod entry ferrules. CONDITION: Both pistols were shortened during their period of use. The pistols retain a dark patina overall and show some wear and scattered freckling. Both forends have minor restoration at the muzzle. Which has been professionally done and is nearly invisible. Both locks are in their original flintlock configuration and both horn-tipped ramrods appear to be original. Some minor losses to the foremost ferrules. This pair is a good representation of what was used in America during the French and Indian War. Provenance: Bill Dykes, Frank Kobilis.Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2", BothCaliber/Bore: .62 Smoothbore, BothFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: French Model: OfficerPaperwork: NoSerial Number: NSN
This pair of early French pistols are in as found condition with dark patina overall. The two stage barrels have a top flats and octagonal breech sections, both are unmar...moreked. The early flat lock plates have partially visible traces of engraving at the tails and both feature detached pans. Both cocks still have their period flints in the jaws. The iron mounted furniture includes: full side plates with traces of engraving and typical French trigger guards. The butt caps have full stirrups. The walnut stocks feature relief carved panels around the locks and side plates and more ornate designs around the barrel tang and ramrod entry ferrules. CONDITION: Both pistols were shortened during their period of use. The pistols retain a dark patina overall and show some wear and scattered freckling. Both forends have minor restoration at the muzzle. Which has been professionally done and is nearly invisible. Both locks are in their original flintlock configuration and both horn-tipped ramrods appear to be original. Some minor losses to the foremost ferrules. This pair is a good representation of what was used in America during the French and Indian War. Provenance: Bill Dykes, Frank Kobilis.Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2", BothCaliber/Bore: .62 Smoothbore, BothFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: French Model: OfficerPaperwork: NoSerial Number: NSN

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(A) Fine and Rare New England Flintlock Fowler Signed Thomas Earle.

Lot # 1138 (Sale Order: 138 of 205)      

For a nearly identical example, see gun NE31 on page 65 of "Flintlock Fowlers" by Tom Grinslade. This fowler dates to about 1770-75. One of the most accomplished gunsmiths from Worcester County was Thomas Earle (1737-1819) from Leicester, Massachusetts. He was from an old and distinguished New England family. Earle was one of the few American gunsmiths that was capable of making his own high quality locks in the French manner. Earle was requested to build a fowler for George Washington, acknowledging his prominence as a major gunsmith. Tapered, rounded barrel with top flat, breech is decorated with shell motifs and an English style panel on top flat. Small, silver sight mounted towards muzzle. The flat lockplate has a recessed tail section decorated with shell and scroll designs; the center is inscribed "THOMAS/ EARLE" in block letters, cock also engraved with scrollwork. The brass furniture includes the classic cloud shaped flat sideplate used by Earle, which is decorated with shell designs and scrolls. Buttplate tang is decorated en suite. Trigger guard is in the French style and is engraved with a flower on the bow and terminates in an urn with an arrow finial at the front. The raised silver New England wrist escutcheon shows shell engraving and borders, but the cartouche is vacant. Full length sherry stock of classic New England form with wrist extending into butt. There are raised panels around the lock, sideplate, and trigger guard, and there is a relief foliate design in the classic Thomas Earle style around the barrel tang. The wooden ramrod with brass tip is a contemporary replacement. CONDITION: Barrel retains a spotted brown patina with some darker areas and some corrosion around touch-hole and at breech. Lock retains a heavy brown patina and appears to be in its original flintlock configuration. Markings are excellent. Brass retains a mellow, mustard patina and shows some light wear and scattered marks from use. Silver wrist escutcheon is unpolished. Buttstock shows a series of hairline cracks due to grain separation on the right side. Stock shows dark patina in protected areas with wear to carving around barrel tang and in front of trigger guard. There is one minor sliver of wood professionally replaced below lockplate and a couple minor slivers absent and replaced on left side along barrel. A very attractive and early signed New England fowler made by one of the best and most recognized New England makers. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Vernon Gunnion.Barrel Length: 50 - 1/4"Caliber/Bore: .60 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Thomas EarleModel: New England FowlerSerial Number: NSN
For a nearly identical example, see gun NE31 on page 65 of "Flintlock Fowlers" by Tom Grinslade. This fowler dates to about 1770-75. One of the most accomplished gunsmith...mores from Worcester County was Thomas Earle (1737-1819) from Leicester, Massachusetts. He was from an old and distinguished New England family. Earle was one of the few American gunsmiths that was capable of making his own high quality locks in the French manner. Earle was requested to build a fowler for George Washington, acknowledging his prominence as a major gunsmith. Tapered, rounded barrel with top flat, breech is decorated with shell motifs and an English style panel on top flat. Small, silver sight mounted towards muzzle. The flat lockplate has a recessed tail section decorated with shell and scroll designs; the center is inscribed "THOMAS/ EARLE" in block letters, cock also engraved with scrollwork. The brass furniture includes the classic cloud shaped flat sideplate used by Earle, which is decorated with shell designs and scrolls. Buttplate tang is decorated en suite. Trigger guard is in the French style and is engraved with a flower on the bow and terminates in an urn with an arrow finial at the front. The raised silver New England wrist escutcheon shows shell engraving and borders, but the cartouche is vacant. Full length sherry stock of classic New England form with wrist extending into butt. There are raised panels around the lock, sideplate, and trigger guard, and there is a relief foliate design in the classic Thomas Earle style around the barrel tang. The wooden ramrod with brass tip is a contemporary replacement. CONDITION: Barrel retains a spotted brown patina with some darker areas and some corrosion around touch-hole and at breech. Lock retains a heavy brown patina and appears to be in its original flintlock configuration. Markings are excellent. Brass retains a mellow, mustard patina and shows some light wear and scattered marks from use. Silver wrist escutcheon is unpolished. Buttstock shows a series of hairline cracks due to grain separation on the right side. Stock shows dark patina in protected areas with wear to carving around barrel tang and in front of trigger guard. There is one minor sliver of wood professionally replaced below lockplate and a couple minor slivers absent and replaced on left side along barrel. A very attractive and early signed New England fowler made by one of the best and most recognized New England makers. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Vernon Gunnion.Barrel Length: 50 - 1/4"Caliber/Bore: .60 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Thomas EarleModel: New England FowlerSerial Number: NSN

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(A) Carved Flintlock Rifle Attributed to Leonard Reedy with Rare Sliding Wooden Patchbox.

Lot # 1139 (Sale Order: 139 of 205)      

This is the only rifle attributed to Leonard Reedy that has a sliding wooden patchbox. Octagonal smoothbore barrel with brass dovetailed front blade sight and notched rear sight. Flat contemporary lockplate. Brass furniture including typical Reedy sideplate with beveled edges, faceted buttplate tang, and faceted trigger guard. There is a silver pierced inlay of an eight-pointed star above the cheekpiece, which is engraved with shading, as well as an ovoid shaped wrist escutcheon engraved with a continuation of Reedy's signature barrel tang carving. Full length, partially figured maple stock of classic Womelsdorf form; the right side features a sliding wooden patchbox lid with two engraved lines at the top and bottom and a brass cap on the end. Relief carved with Leonard Reedy's checkered punch dot pattern and scrollwork around the barrel tang. Left side of the buttstock is engraved with incised C-scrolls both in front of and behind the molded cheekpiece. CONDITION: Barrel retains a brown patina with some corrosion at the breech. Replaced lock is contemporary and retains a dark patina. Brass furniture is polished and shows some marks from use. Some minor wood replacements around back tang of lock and some restoration on buttstock on right side around patchbox. The patchbox lid is a good professional replacement. Stock shows some later finish but shows much of original patina in protected areas. A very attractive Leonard Reedy rifle. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Rudy Gleichman.Barrel Length: 47"Caliber/Bore: .50 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Leonard Reedy, AttributedModel: Kentucky LongrifleSerial Number: NSN
This is the only rifle attributed to Leonard Reedy that has a sliding wooden patchbox. Octagonal smoothbore barrel with brass dovetailed front blade sight and notched rea...morer sight. Flat contemporary lockplate. Brass furniture including typical Reedy sideplate with beveled edges, faceted buttplate tang, and faceted trigger guard. There is a silver pierced inlay of an eight-pointed star above the cheekpiece, which is engraved with shading, as well as an ovoid shaped wrist escutcheon engraved with a continuation of Reedy's signature barrel tang carving. Full length, partially figured maple stock of classic Womelsdorf form; the right side features a sliding wooden patchbox lid with two engraved lines at the top and bottom and a brass cap on the end. Relief carved with Leonard Reedy's checkered punch dot pattern and scrollwork around the barrel tang. Left side of the buttstock is engraved with incised C-scrolls both in front of and behind the molded cheekpiece. CONDITION: Barrel retains a brown patina with some corrosion at the breech. Replaced lock is contemporary and retains a dark patina. Brass furniture is polished and shows some marks from use. Some minor wood replacements around back tang of lock and some restoration on buttstock on right side around patchbox. The patchbox lid is a good professional replacement. Stock shows some later finish but shows much of original patina in protected areas. A very attractive Leonard Reedy rifle. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Rudy Gleichman.Barrel Length: 47"Caliber/Bore: .50 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Leonard Reedy, AttributedModel: Kentucky LongrifleSerial Number: NSN

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(A) Early Tiger Maple American Flintlock Officer's Fusil.

Lot # 1140 (Sale Order: 140 of 205)      

Round barrel with 9-1/2" raised flat towards breech. Flintlock trade lock engraved with scrollwork. Plain brass furniture including buttplate with pointed tang, vacant oval wrist escutcheon, and trigger guard terminating in the front with an arrow. Four sheet brass ramrod ferrules; the foremost ferrule trumpeted. S-shaped flat sideplate. Stock in the British style of highly figured maple. Complete with original iron ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel retains a heavy, grey patina with some corrosion and filing near touchole and breech. Barrel has been extended about 3"-4" and has some black paint covering this area. Lock is a good professional reconversion and retains a grey patina. Stock shows a pleasing orange patina with some chipping on left side towards buttplate and some scattered marks from use. Some wood is replaced towards muzzle on left side. Nosecap is a replacement. Other brass furniture retains a mellow patina. A very nice example of a Revolutionary War period American officer's fusil.Barrel Length: 43"Caliber/Bore: .60 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: AmericanModel: OfficerSerial Number: NSN
Round barrel with 9-1/2" raised flat towards breech. Flintlock trade lock engraved with scrollwork. Plain brass furniture including buttplate with pointed tang, vacant ov...moreal wrist escutcheon, and trigger guard terminating in the front with an arrow. Four sheet brass ramrod ferrules; the foremost ferrule trumpeted. S-shaped flat sideplate. Stock in the British style of highly figured maple. Complete with original iron ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel retains a heavy, grey patina with some corrosion and filing near touchole and breech. Barrel has been extended about 3"-4" and has some black paint covering this area. Lock is a good professional reconversion and retains a grey patina. Stock shows a pleasing orange patina with some chipping on left side towards buttplate and some scattered marks from use. Some wood is replaced towards muzzle on left side. Nosecap is a replacement. Other brass furniture retains a mellow patina. A very nice example of a Revolutionary War period American officer's fusil.Barrel Length: 43"Caliber/Bore: .60 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: AmericanModel: OfficerSerial Number: NSN

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(A) Rare First American First Battalion Regimentally Marked Loyalist Second Marine Flintlock Militia

Lot # 1141 (Sale Order: 141 of 205)      

It is well documented that these Pattern 1759 Marine Militia muskets were issued to Loyalist troops. This example is possibly the only one still in existence with these markings. According to "Insignia of Independence" by Don Troiani and James Kochan, pages 169-172. In May of 1779 the Queen's Rangers were designated as the 1st American Regiment, this was the beginning of the Loyalist units. It is interesting to note that this musket came out of an attic in Long Island, which was a highly concentrated Loyalist stronghold. Round, steel barrel with bayonet lug mounted on top near muzzle. The top is engraved "1A No 1B" for 1st American 1st Battalion. Customary Government view and proof marks are partially visible; and crown over "FG" at breech. Lockplate is marked "TOWER" behind cock, crown over "GR" between the cock and pan. The lock is a second lock replaced during the period of use. Standard Pattern 1759 Marine Militia furniture including buttplate tang with a screw which is also inscribed with a series of punched dots forming the date "1778". At the time of issue, just as was done with the Queen's Rangers, a wrist escutcheon was added. The wrist escutcheon has a worn inscription which appears to read "E / 50". As this is the Pattern 1759, there is a brass ramrod entry ferrule. Walnut stock of classic British form with a bulge at the ramrod entry ferrule and a carved beavertail with an added incised line which was done during the period. There is also a partially visible crown stamped behind the trigger guard tang and a large "I" carved into the stock on the right side. Complete with its original iron ramrod. CONDITION: Completely as found and untouched, truly in attic condition. Barrel retains a heavy brown patina with some scattered areas of pitting and some light wear to markings. Lock retains a matching surface, frizzen was re-sleeved during the period, and at the time the lock was replaced the sideplate was recessed slightly for fitting purposes. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration. Brass retains a very dark green, unpolished surface. Stock retains all of its original surface, showing scattered marks from use, age cracks, and a small in-period repair where the mainspring was broken out below the lockplate. There is some minor chipping around the back of the lock tang and one minor splinter on the left side of the forend towards the muzzle. A rare opportunity to own a regimentally marked and dated Loyalist musket in untouched condition.Barrel Length: 41 - 3/4"Caliber/Bore: .80 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: TowerModel: Pattern 1759 Marine Militia MusketSerial Number: NSN
It is well documented that these Pattern 1759 Marine Militia muskets were issued to Loyalist troops. This example is possibly the only one still in existence with these m...morearkings. According to "Insignia of Independence" by Don Troiani and James Kochan, pages 169-172. In May of 1779 the Queen's Rangers were designated as the 1st American Regiment, this was the beginning of the Loyalist units. It is interesting to note that this musket came out of an attic in Long Island, which was a highly concentrated Loyalist stronghold. Round, steel barrel with bayonet lug mounted on top near muzzle. The top is engraved "1A No 1B" for 1st American 1st Battalion. Customary Government view and proof marks are partially visible; and crown over "FG" at breech. Lockplate is marked "TOWER" behind cock, crown over "GR" between the cock and pan. The lock is a second lock replaced during the period of use. Standard Pattern 1759 Marine Militia furniture including buttplate tang with a screw which is also inscribed with a series of punched dots forming the date "1778". At the time of issue, just as was done with the Queen's Rangers, a wrist escutcheon was added. The wrist escutcheon has a worn inscription which appears to read "E / 50". As this is the Pattern 1759, there is a brass ramrod entry ferrule. Walnut stock of classic British form with a bulge at the ramrod entry ferrule and a carved beavertail with an added incised line which was done during the period. There is also a partially visible crown stamped behind the trigger guard tang and a large "I" carved into the stock on the right side. Complete with its original iron ramrod. CONDITION: Completely as found and untouched, truly in attic condition. Barrel retains a heavy brown patina with some scattered areas of pitting and some light wear to markings. Lock retains a matching surface, frizzen was re-sleeved during the period, and at the time the lock was replaced the sideplate was recessed slightly for fitting purposes. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration. Brass retains a very dark green, unpolished surface. Stock retains all of its original surface, showing scattered marks from use, age cracks, and a small in-period repair where the mainspring was broken out below the lockplate. There is some minor chipping around the back of the lock tang and one minor splinter on the left side of the forend towards the muzzle. A rare opportunity to own a regimentally marked and dated Loyalist musket in untouched condition.Barrel Length: 41 - 3/4"Caliber/Bore: .80 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: TowerModel: Pattern 1759 Marine Militia MusketSerial Number: NSN

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(A) Historic Battle Road Lexington and Concord American Flintlock Musket Inscribed "Tarrant Putnam 1

Lot # 1142 (Sale Order: 142 of 205)      

This historic and identified musket is featured in an article by Alan E. Para on pages 28-33 of the January 1997 issue of "The Gun Report, Volume 42, No. 8". The musket is identified on the sideplate where it is inscribed "Tarrant Putnam ye 1775 MANSFLD Regt". According to "Masachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution" lists Tarrant Putnam, Jr. of Danvers, Massachusetts, who was listed as a private in Captain Israel Hutchinson's Company of Minute Men which marched on the alarm of April 19th, 1775. A copy of the report from the 27th Regiment dated April 19th, 1775 lists Tarrant Putnam at Dorcester Point. Almost a year after Lexington and Concord, Putnam gave his life for his newly formed country. Tarrant Putnam was born February 8th, 1743 and died April 16th, 1776. The muster roll of Captain Hutchinson's minute Company lists Tarrant Putnam, Jr. as a member. Mansfield's Regiment was organized on April 23rd, 1775 and became part of the 19th Continental Regiment in June of 1775. Because of this information, it can be assumed that the engraving on the sideplate was applied between late April and June of 1775. Tarrant Putnam, Jr. was an American patriot who took part in some of the most important events in the birth of our nation. The musket itself is composed of an early, round smoothbore barrel of English origin. The barrel is now devoid of any markings and has a bayonet lug mounted on top near the muzzle. The lock is also an early English Queen Anne lock. The flat lockplate is deeply stamped with a broad arrow beneath the pan, denoting British ownership. The tail is inscribed vertically "W. / NUTT / 04" indicating that the lock was made in 1704 by the British contractor, Nutt. William Nutt was a London gunmaker active in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The early lock is retained by three screws. A nearly identical dog lock can be seen in figure M.3 in "The History of Weapons of the Revolutionary War" by George C. Neumann. The original catch for the dog lock was probably removed at the time this musket was stocked. The brass furniture is composed of mostly American fabricated components, including the four sheet brass ramrod ferrules, foremost slightly trumpeted; a sheet brass band at the tip of the forend, a flat brass sideplate with inscription "Tarrant Putnam ye 1775 MANSFLD Regt", the trigger guard has a simple lobe finial and is from an early English musket; finally the buttplate is a thin sheet of brass, which is nailed to the stock with a series of brass and iron nails. The full length cherry stock is of attractive and familiar, early New England form with the wrist extending into the buttstock. There is a finely carved relief shell behind the trigger guard tang along with two fluted and molded lines on each side. CONDITION: Barrel retains a heavy, dark patina with some heavier corrosion at the breech. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and shows a matching dark patina with some scattered pitting, markings only partially visible. Brass furniture retains a pleasing mustard surface with clear inscription on sideplate. Brass shows scattered marks from use and one area of loss on the buttplate. Stock shows wear to carving and scattered marks from use and age cracks, as well as an area of damage from the period beneath the lock. A sliver between the front lock tang extending into the forend has been professionally replaced, and some splintering on both sides of the forend has been secured. The ramrod is a well-aged contemporary replacement. PROVENANCE: Ex Charles D. Cook Collection; noted in a 1927 Antiques Magazine article titled "The Firearms of the Queen Anne Period" by Howard M. Chapin and Charles D. Cook. Ex Allen E. Para Collection. This musket is accompanied by a 1997 copy of "The Gun Report" featuring an article on the musket, as well as an archive of research, copies of records pertaining to Tarrant Putnam, Copies of muster rolls, and other important documents and letters regarding Tarrant Putnam from various archival sources. This musket is a National Treasure and was most certainly present when the "Shot Hear 'Round the World" was fired.Barrel Length: 42"Caliber/Bore: .79 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: AmericanModel: Flintlock MusketPaperwork: Archival DocumentsSerial Number: NSN Tarrant Putnam responded to the Lexington Alarm as part of the Danvers Minuteman Company. They arrived at the small community of Menotomy, Massachusetts which is present day Arlington. Menotomy saw the heaviest fighting on Battle Road. The Danvers Company had the highest number of casualties next to those at the Lexington Green. Putnam then enlisted in Mansfield’s Regiment as part of the 7th Massachusetts. This regiment was in Cambridge the day the Battle of Bunker Hill took place and they acted as reserves for the Colonials on Bunker Hill. This musket has been seen by the Danvers Historical Society and thus Tarrant Putnam’s name was added on to the monument there.
This historic and identified musket is featured in an article by Alan E. Para on pages 28-33 of the January 1997 issue of "The Gun Report, Volume 42, No. 8". The musket ...moreis identified on the sideplate where it is inscribed "Tarrant Putnam ye 1775 MANSFLD Regt". According to "Masachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution" lists Tarrant Putnam, Jr. of Danvers, Massachusetts, who was listed as a private in Captain Israel Hutchinson's Company of Minute Men which marched on the alarm of April 19th, 1775. A copy of the report from the 27th Regiment dated April 19th, 1775 lists Tarrant Putnam at Dorcester Point. Almost a year after Lexington and Concord, Putnam gave his life for his newly formed country. Tarrant Putnam was born February 8th, 1743 and died April 16th, 1776. The muster roll of Captain Hutchinson's minute Company lists Tarrant Putnam, Jr. as a member. Mansfield's Regiment was organized on April 23rd, 1775 and became part of the 19th Continental Regiment in June of 1775. Because of this information, it can be assumed that the engraving on the sideplate was applied between late April and June of 1775. Tarrant Putnam, Jr. was an American patriot who took part in some of the most important events in the birth of our nation. The musket itself is composed of an early, round smoothbore barrel of English origin. The barrel is now devoid of any markings and has a bayonet lug mounted on top near the muzzle. The lock is also an early English Queen Anne lock. The flat lockplate is deeply stamped with a broad arrow beneath the pan, denoting British ownership. The tail is inscribed vertically "W. / NUTT / 04" indicating that the lock was made in 1704 by the British contractor, Nutt. William Nutt was a London gunmaker active in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The early lock is retained by three screws. A nearly identical dog lock can be seen in figure M.3 in "The History of Weapons of the Revolutionary War" by George C. Neumann. The original catch for the dog lock was probably removed at the time this musket was stocked. The brass furniture is composed of mostly American fabricated components, including the four sheet brass ramrod ferrules, foremost slightly trumpeted; a sheet brass band at the tip of the forend, a flat brass sideplate with inscription "Tarrant Putnam ye 1775 MANSFLD Regt", the trigger guard has a simple lobe finial and is from an early English musket; finally the buttplate is a thin sheet of brass, which is nailed to the stock with a series of brass and iron nails. The full length cherry stock is of attractive and familiar, early New England form with the wrist extending into the buttstock. There is a finely carved relief shell behind the trigger guard tang along with two fluted and molded lines on each side. CONDITION: Barrel retains a heavy, dark patina with some heavier corrosion at the breech. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and shows a matching dark patina with some scattered pitting, markings only partially visible. Brass furniture retains a pleasing mustard surface with clear inscription on sideplate. Brass shows scattered marks from use and one area of loss on the buttplate. Stock shows wear to carving and scattered marks from use and age cracks, as well as an area of damage from the period beneath the lock. A sliver between the front lock tang extending into the forend has been professionally replaced, and some splintering on both sides of the forend has been secured. The ramrod is a well-aged contemporary replacement. PROVENANCE: Ex Charles D. Cook Collection; noted in a 1927 Antiques Magazine article titled "The Firearms of the Queen Anne Period" by Howard M. Chapin and Charles D. Cook. Ex Allen E. Para Collection. This musket is accompanied by a 1997 copy of "The Gun Report" featuring an article on the musket, as well as an archive of research, copies of records pertaining to Tarrant Putnam, Copies of muster rolls, and other important documents and letters regarding Tarrant Putnam from various archival sources. This musket is a National Treasure and was most certainly present when the "Shot Hear 'Round the World" was fired.Barrel Length: 42"Caliber/Bore: .79 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: AmericanModel: Flintlock MusketPaperwork: Archival DocumentsSerial Number: NSN Tarrant Putnam responded to the Lexington Alarm as part of the Danvers Minuteman Company. They arrived at the small community of Menotomy, Massachusetts which is present day Arlington. Menotomy saw the heaviest fighting on Battle Road. The Danvers Company had the highest number of casualties next to those at the Lexington Green. Putnam then enlisted in Mansfield’s Regiment as part of the 7th Massachusetts. This regiment was in Cambridge the day the Battle of Bunker Hill took place and they acted as reserves for the Colonials on Bunker Hill. This musket has been seen by the Danvers Historical Society and thus Tarrant Putnam’s name was added on to the monument there.

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(A) American Flintlock Musket Marked to the 1st Connecticut Regiment and Signed "M. Hills".

Lot # 1143 (Sale Order: 143 of 205)      

This musket came from a Sherbourne Estate in Ireland. On page 69 of "Flintlock Fowlers" by Tom Grinslade, in 1776 Medad Hills was contracted to supply muskets to the Connecticut Committee of Safety. Archive records dated February 24th, 1776 show the delivery of 40 guns, 40 bayonets, and 40 belts from Hills in Goshen, Connecticut. The Hill's gunsmith family in Western Connecticut made guns from about 1750 through the 1790's. This musket, numbered 14 in two places, is most likely one of these 40 muskets. The 1st Connecticut Regiment was involved in the 1777 New York Campaign, it is quite likely that this musket was captured early in the war and brought back to Europe as a trophy. The 1st Connecticut was authorized in September of 1776 and organized between January and April of 1777 at Norwich, consisting of eight companies. They were also involved in the Philadelphia Campaign and the battle of Monmouth. The regiment was consolidated in January of 1781 with the 8th Connecticut Regiment and re-designated as the 5th Connecticut Regiment. This regiment was disbanded in 1783 at West Point, New York. The musket itself was shortened to its current configuration during the period of use. It has an unmarked, tapered, round barrel with a bayonet lug mounted on top near the muzzle. The rounded lockplate is engraved "M HILLS" in the center and "C / 1 Co" on the tail. The brass furniture is in the style of the short land pattern 2nd Model Brown Bess musket, however the furniture is of American manufacture. the flat sideplate is deeply stamped "14", the wrist escutcheon has no inscription, buttplate tang is engraved with a large "14", and most importantly, the trigger guard bow is engraved "1st / CONNCT / 3rd". The trigger guard was made without a hole for a sling swivel and the trigger floorplate is brass. There are three cast brass ramrod ferrules; the two front ferrules are trumpeted. The full length stock is of English form with the wrist extending into the buttstock. There is a point relief carved beavertail around the barrel tang. The musket is accompanied by a wood analysis from Alden Identification Service; the test indicates that the stock is of American butternut. Complete with a replaced iron ramrod. Complete with a receipt from Al Para, extensive information on Medad Hills, and information on the 1st Connecticut Regiment. CONDITION: Barrel retains a mottled grey patina. Lock retains a brown patina with some light scattered pitting, markings are very good. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration. The brass furniture is polished bright but the markings are excellent. The fact that it was found in England accounts for the cleaning. Stock retains a pleasing original finish showing some wear in carrying areas and scattered marks from use. Brass end cap probably replaced after capture. A fantastic signed and regimentally marked Committee of Safety musket that is only one of 40 made, due to its discovery in Europe it most certainly went back to England as a war trophy. PROVENANCE: Purchased in the spring of 2006 by Al Para.Barrel Length: 38 - 1/4"Caliber/Bore: .75 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Medad HillsModel: Committee of Safety MusketPaperwork: Receipt, Assorted Information, Wood ID AnalysisSerial Number: NSN CORRECTION: After close examination and the removal of the nosecap, it appears that the gun has not been shortened and was made as a fusil. There is no evidence of a traditional nosecap and the barrel is fusil length.
This musket came from a Sherbourne Estate in Ireland. On page 69 of "Flintlock Fowlers" by Tom Grinslade, in 1776 Medad Hills was contracted to supply muskets to the Conn...moreecticut Committee of Safety. Archive records dated February 24th, 1776 show the delivery of 40 guns, 40 bayonets, and 40 belts from Hills in Goshen, Connecticut. The Hill's gunsmith family in Western Connecticut made guns from about 1750 through the 1790's. This musket, numbered 14 in two places, is most likely one of these 40 muskets. The 1st Connecticut Regiment was involved in the 1777 New York Campaign, it is quite likely that this musket was captured early in the war and brought back to Europe as a trophy. The 1st Connecticut was authorized in September of 1776 and organized between January and April of 1777 at Norwich, consisting of eight companies. They were also involved in the Philadelphia Campaign and the battle of Monmouth. The regiment was consolidated in January of 1781 with the 8th Connecticut Regiment and re-designated as the 5th Connecticut Regiment. This regiment was disbanded in 1783 at West Point, New York. The musket itself was shortened to its current configuration during the period of use. It has an unmarked, tapered, round barrel with a bayonet lug mounted on top near the muzzle. The rounded lockplate is engraved "M HILLS" in the center and "C / 1 Co" on the tail. The brass furniture is in the style of the short land pattern 2nd Model Brown Bess musket, however the furniture is of American manufacture. the flat sideplate is deeply stamped "14", the wrist escutcheon has no inscription, buttplate tang is engraved with a large "14", and most importantly, the trigger guard bow is engraved "1st / CONNCT / 3rd". The trigger guard was made without a hole for a sling swivel and the trigger floorplate is brass. There are three cast brass ramrod ferrules; the two front ferrules are trumpeted. The full length stock is of English form with the wrist extending into the buttstock. There is a point relief carved beavertail around the barrel tang. The musket is accompanied by a wood analysis from Alden Identification Service; the test indicates that the stock is of American butternut. Complete with a replaced iron ramrod. Complete with a receipt from Al Para, extensive information on Medad Hills, and information on the 1st Connecticut Regiment. CONDITION: Barrel retains a mottled grey patina. Lock retains a brown patina with some light scattered pitting, markings are very good. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration. The brass furniture is polished bright but the markings are excellent. The fact that it was found in England accounts for the cleaning. Stock retains a pleasing original finish showing some wear in carrying areas and scattered marks from use. Brass end cap probably replaced after capture. A fantastic signed and regimentally marked Committee of Safety musket that is only one of 40 made, due to its discovery in Europe it most certainly went back to England as a war trophy. PROVENANCE: Purchased in the spring of 2006 by Al Para.Barrel Length: 38 - 1/4"Caliber/Bore: .75 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Medad HillsModel: Committee of Safety MusketPaperwork: Receipt, Assorted Information, Wood ID AnalysisSerial Number: NSN CORRECTION: After close examination and the removal of the nosecap, it appears that the gun has not been shortened and was made as a fusil. There is no evidence of a traditional nosecap and the barrel is fusil length.

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(A) 24th Regiment Marked Saratoga Campaign War Trophy First Model Long Land Pattern Brown Bess Flint

Lot # 1144 (Sale Order: 144 of 205)      

According to the description written for Steve Hench by James L. Kochan, this musket is one of about 450 issued in 1766 by the Tower to the 24th Regiment of Foot stationed at Gibralter, to replace a like number lost in service. The 24th Regiment of Foot arrived in Canada and fought in the 1776 and 1777 campaigns and the entire regiment surrendered at Saratoga. Kochan states further that there are at least three examples of regimentally marked Long Lands engraved with a large "24" on the barrel, as on this musket. The others are Dublin Castle-marked muskets with this one being the only known 24th marked Tower musket. Kochan states that according to the records, only 99 of the original 450 Tower muskets issued were still in service with the regiment when it deployed to America in 1776. Many of the arms surrendered at Saratoga in 1777 were taken home as war trophies by the short-term New England militia regiments that composed much of Major General Horatio Gates' Northern Army. The musket was acquired by C. Keith Wilber from a home in Buckland, Massachusetts. Wilbur was the author of "Picture Book of the Continental Soldier". The musket is complete with an old tag from Wilber which reads"carried by Pvt. Parker during the Revolutionary War". According to James Kochan, research conducted in the Revolutionary War records in the National Archives and other repositories indicates that this musket was almost certainly brought back from Saratoga by Private Abraham Parker of Captain Nahum Ward's Buckland Company of Colonel David Well's Regiment (also known as 5th Hampshire Regiment), which served as part of Fellow's Brigade during the Saratoga campaign. Parker was one of only two private soldiers from Hampshire County known to have been at Saratoga and the only one who was part of a Buckland area company. According to an included letter from Eric Schnitzer, the Historian at Saratoga National Historical Park, this musket was definitively issued to a soldier of the 24th Regiment of Foot while in Ireland in 1775 or 1776. He states that with the wrist escutcheon marked "9/21", the musket was issued to a soldier second to last senior company of the regiment. He said that the soldier that it was issued to would have certainly fought at both Battles of Saratoga. The musket itself is a Pattern 1756 Long Land Brown Bess. The tapered round barrel is marked "FG" at the breech for Farmer and Galton. On top, near the breech are two British ordnance stamps and a large "24" for the 24th Regiment of Foot. The barrel shows the crown stamp for British Ordnance. The bayonet lug mounted on top near the muzzle shows period alterations. The round-faced lock plate is engraved "GALTON / 1762" at the tail and is marked in the center with a large engraved crown over "GR" and broad arrow and crown denoting government ownership. The inside of the lock is marked with a crown over "3", a "P" in a cartouche, and "FG" for makers Farmer & Galton. Standard brass Pattern 1756 furniture including a convex sideplate and wrist escutcheon deeply inscribed "9/21" indicating that it was the 21st musket distributed to the 9th company. The full-length walnut stock has the classic British form and Brown Bess "bulge" at the ramrod entry ferrule. There is a small crown and numeral stamped just behind the rear trigger guard tang. Complete with replaced iron ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel retains a mottled grey patina with some heavier corrosion at breech. Mainspring is contemporary replacement. British ordnance proofs show wear but are still visible. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and shows a matching mottled grey patina with some wear to markings and light scattered pitting. Cock has a period repair and frizzen has been replaced. Brass furniture is polished bright and markings on escutcheon are deep, furniture shows scattered marks from use. Stock shows scattered marks from use and some chipping around pins and minor age cracks. Minor wood replaced around one barrel pin on left side. Stock shows edge wear and a later coat of finish. Sling swivels replaced. The replaced parts were done before the item was sold at Skinner Auctions. Overall, in remarkable condition for the age and service that this musket saw in the American Revolution. An extremely historic Brown Bess identified to a Regiment, a soldier, and to the Battle of Saratoga. PROVENANCE: This musket sold as lot 16 as part of the C. Keith Wilbur Collection at Skinner Auctions on January 24, 2011. Purchased from James L. Kochan. NOTE: The associated Pattern 1768 bayonet in the following lot came with this musket and was also attributed by Wilber to Private Parker. The bayonet marked to the 31st Regiment. Barrel Length: 46"Caliber/Bore: .75 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Farmer & GaltonModel: Pattern 1756 Long Land First ModelPaperwork: Hang Tag, Provenance, RecordsSerial Number: NSN
According to the description written for Steve Hench by James L. Kochan, this musket is one of about 450 issued in 1766 by the Tower to the 24th Regiment of Foot statione...mored at Gibralter, to replace a like number lost in service. The 24th Regiment of Foot arrived in Canada and fought in the 1776 and 1777 campaigns and the entire regiment surrendered at Saratoga. Kochan states further that there are at least three examples of regimentally marked Long Lands engraved with a large "24" on the barrel, as on this musket. The others are Dublin Castle-marked muskets with this one being the only known 24th marked Tower musket. Kochan states that according to the records, only 99 of the original 450 Tower muskets issued were still in service with the regiment when it deployed to America in 1776. Many of the arms surrendered at Saratoga in 1777 were taken home as war trophies by the short-term New England militia regiments that composed much of Major General Horatio Gates' Northern Army. The musket was acquired by C. Keith Wilber from a home in Buckland, Massachusetts. Wilbur was the author of "Picture Book of the Continental Soldier". The musket is complete with an old tag from Wilber which reads"carried by Pvt. Parker during the Revolutionary War". According to James Kochan, research conducted in the Revolutionary War records in the National Archives and other repositories indicates that this musket was almost certainly brought back from Saratoga by Private Abraham Parker of Captain Nahum Ward's Buckland Company of Colonel David Well's Regiment (also known as 5th Hampshire Regiment), which served as part of Fellow's Brigade during the Saratoga campaign. Parker was one of only two private soldiers from Hampshire County known to have been at Saratoga and the only one who was part of a Buckland area company. According to an included letter from Eric Schnitzer, the Historian at Saratoga National Historical Park, this musket was definitively issued to a soldier of the 24th Regiment of Foot while in Ireland in 1775 or 1776. He states that with the wrist escutcheon marked "9/21", the musket was issued to a soldier second to last senior company of the regiment. He said that the soldier that it was issued to would have certainly fought at both Battles of Saratoga. The musket itself is a Pattern 1756 Long Land Brown Bess. The tapered round barrel is marked "FG" at the breech for Farmer and Galton. On top, near the breech are two British ordnance stamps and a large "24" for the 24th Regiment of Foot. The barrel shows the crown stamp for British Ordnance. The bayonet lug mounted on top near the muzzle shows period alterations. The round-faced lock plate is engraved "GALTON / 1762" at the tail and is marked in the center with a large engraved crown over "GR" and broad arrow and crown denoting government ownership. The inside of the lock is marked with a crown over "3", a "P" in a cartouche, and "FG" for makers Farmer & Galton. Standard brass Pattern 1756 furniture including a convex sideplate and wrist escutcheon deeply inscribed "9/21" indicating that it was the 21st musket distributed to the 9th company. The full-length walnut stock has the classic British form and Brown Bess "bulge" at the ramrod entry ferrule. There is a small crown and numeral stamped just behind the rear trigger guard tang. Complete with replaced iron ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel retains a mottled grey patina with some heavier corrosion at breech. Mainspring is contemporary replacement. British ordnance proofs show wear but are still visible. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and shows a matching mottled grey patina with some wear to markings and light scattered pitting. Cock has a period repair and frizzen has been replaced. Brass furniture is polished bright and markings on escutcheon are deep, furniture shows scattered marks from use. Stock shows scattered marks from use and some chipping around pins and minor age cracks. Minor wood replaced around one barrel pin on left side. Stock shows edge wear and a later coat of finish. Sling swivels replaced. The replaced parts were done before the item was sold at Skinner Auctions. Overall, in remarkable condition for the age and service that this musket saw in the American Revolution. An extremely historic Brown Bess identified to a Regiment, a soldier, and to the Battle of Saratoga. PROVENANCE: This musket sold as lot 16 as part of the C. Keith Wilbur Collection at Skinner Auctions on January 24, 2011. Purchased from James L. Kochan. NOTE: The associated Pattern 1768 bayonet in the following lot came with this musket and was also attributed by Wilber to Private Parker. The bayonet marked to the 31st Regiment. Barrel Length: 46"Caliber/Bore: .75 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Farmer & GaltonModel: Pattern 1756 Long Land First ModelPaperwork: Hang Tag, Provenance, RecordsSerial Number: NSN

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Bayonet Marked to the 31st Regiment Complete with Scabbard and Strap.

Lot # 1145 (Sale Order: 145 of 205)      

Regimentally marked Revolutionary War period bayonets are extremely rare, especially those with their scabbards. This wonderful bayonet grouping is complete with an old yellow tag which reads "Bayonet to Brown Bess carried by Private Parker in Revolution", as well as a smaller tag that reads "First Model Brown Bess carried by Pvt Parker during the Revolution". This bayonet was found with the musket marked to the 24th Regiment, which is also in this sale and is the proceeding lot. The 31st (Huntingdonshire) Regiment of Foot arrived in 1776 in Quebec to fight in the Revolutionary War. They were involved at the Siege of Fort Ticonderoga and the Battle of Saratoga. They returned to Quebec at the end of the war, and returned to England in 1787. This 1st Model Brown Bess bayonet measures 21-1/2" in length overall with a 16-3/4" triangular blade marked on the flat side near the top with a crown over 6, as well as a star. The socket measures about 3-15/16" in length and is inscribed "31 / c D". The bayonet is complete with its original, American made, black leather scabbard and buckskin frog and strap. CONDITION: Bayonet has been cleaned and shows some scattered areas of pitting, heavy in some areas. There is a minor crack below the ring at the top of the socket and one other minor hole. The bayonet now retains a mostly polished surface. The leather scabbard shows most of its original surface with crazing and minor surface cracking, about 1" missing at the tip. Strap is excellent, showing some staining and some crazing to surface. An extremely important Revolutionary War bayonet with excellent provenance. PROVENANCE: Purchased from James L. Kochan.
Regimentally marked Revolutionary War period bayonets are extremely rare, especially those with their scabbards. This wonderful bayonet grouping is complete with an old y...moreellow tag which reads "Bayonet to Brown Bess carried by Private Parker in Revolution", as well as a smaller tag that reads "First Model Brown Bess carried by Pvt Parker during the Revolution". This bayonet was found with the musket marked to the 24th Regiment, which is also in this sale and is the proceeding lot. The 31st (Huntingdonshire) Regiment of Foot arrived in 1776 in Quebec to fight in the Revolutionary War. They were involved at the Siege of Fort Ticonderoga and the Battle of Saratoga. They returned to Quebec at the end of the war, and returned to England in 1787. This 1st Model Brown Bess bayonet measures 21-1/2" in length overall with a 16-3/4" triangular blade marked on the flat side near the top with a crown over 6, as well as a star. The socket measures about 3-15/16" in length and is inscribed "31 / c D". The bayonet is complete with its original, American made, black leather scabbard and buckskin frog and strap. CONDITION: Bayonet has been cleaned and shows some scattered areas of pitting, heavy in some areas. There is a minor crack below the ring at the top of the socket and one other minor hole. The bayonet now retains a mostly polished surface. The leather scabbard shows most of its original surface with crazing and minor surface cracking, about 1" missing at the tip. Strap is excellent, showing some staining and some crazing to surface. An extremely important Revolutionary War bayonet with excellent provenance. PROVENANCE: Purchased from James L. Kochan.

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(A) Historic Massachusetts Committee Of Safety Carbine Inscribed Benjamin Hurd Jr. 1775 Charlestown.

Lot # 1146 (Sale Order: 146 of 205)      

According to Wyman's "The Genealogies and and Estates of Charlestown", Benjamin Hurd, Jr. was born in 1744 and died at the age of 77 in 1821. This would have made him 31 years old in 1775, when he probably participated in the Battle of Bunker Hill. Benjamin Hurd, Jr. was listed as a merchant and in Wyman's listing of his estate, he is referred to as "B.H. Jr." According pages 328-330 of the 1882 printing of "The Memorial History of Boston" by Justin Winsor, a "Committee of Correspondence was chosen in 1773 and among the most prominently identified persons with these proceedings was Benjamin Hurd. On November 26, 1774 a committee was chosen to see that the resolves of the "grand American Congress" and of the Provincial Congress were duly executed, so far as they related to Boston." It also states that Benjamin Hurd Jr. was chosen for this committee. Hurd was also the town Treasurer of Charleston between 1772 and 1776. His home was burned during the Battle of Bunker Hill, according to the Sons of the American Revolution. On page 133 of "Massachusetts Officers and Soldiers in 17th Century Conflicts", a Benjamin Hurd is listed on October 19, 1775 as enlisted under Commanding officer Poole. The Carbine itself has an unmarked round three-stage barrel with bayonet lug mounted on top, near the muzzle. The lock is a period replacement and is unmarked. The American-manufactured brass furniture includes a shaped wrist escutcheon inscribed "Benja / Hurd jr /1775", a Brown Bess style buttplate with tang inscribed "Charlestown / No. 16", a flat unengraved pierced sideplate, and a cast triggerguard with simplified acorn finial and brass sling swivel. There are four fabricated brass ramrod ferrules, the foremost is trumpeted, and a brass band around the forend tip. The full-length stock appears to be cherry and has a British Profile, there are relief-carved panels around the lock and sideplate. Complete with a period American ramrod, probably original to the fusil. Complete with a file of documentation on Benjamin Hurd, Jr. and the Battle of Bunker Hill. CONDITION: Dry untouched and "as found" condition. Barrel retains a heavy brown patina, lock retains a matching patina and is in its original flintlock configuration. Cock replaced. Brass furniture retains a dark unpolished patina. Stock has its original finish and a dark, dry surface. Shows some scattered marks from use, chipping around lock, and minor losses and cracking along forend. It would be hard to find a better Committee of Safety gun, as this example is dated and identified to an individual and town. PROVENANCE: Purchased from James L. Kochan. Previously sold by the Hurd family at Northeast Auctions in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.Barrel Length: 37-1/4"Caliber/Bore: .75 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: MassachusettsModel: Committee of SafetyPaperwork: YesSerial Number: NSN
According to Wyman's "The Genealogies and and Estates of Charlestown", Benjamin Hurd, Jr. was born in 1744 and died at the age of 77 in 1821. This would have made him 31...more years old in 1775, when he probably participated in the Battle of Bunker Hill. Benjamin Hurd, Jr. was listed as a merchant and in Wyman's listing of his estate, he is referred to as "B.H. Jr." According pages 328-330 of the 1882 printing of "The Memorial History of Boston" by Justin Winsor, a "Committee of Correspondence was chosen in 1773 and among the most prominently identified persons with these proceedings was Benjamin Hurd. On November 26, 1774 a committee was chosen to see that the resolves of the "grand American Congress" and of the Provincial Congress were duly executed, so far as they related to Boston." It also states that Benjamin Hurd Jr. was chosen for this committee. Hurd was also the town Treasurer of Charleston between 1772 and 1776. His home was burned during the Battle of Bunker Hill, according to the Sons of the American Revolution. On page 133 of "Massachusetts Officers and Soldiers in 17th Century Conflicts", a Benjamin Hurd is listed on October 19, 1775 as enlisted under Commanding officer Poole. The Carbine itself has an unmarked round three-stage barrel with bayonet lug mounted on top, near the muzzle. The lock is a period replacement and is unmarked. The American-manufactured brass furniture includes a shaped wrist escutcheon inscribed "Benja / Hurd jr /1775", a Brown Bess style buttplate with tang inscribed "Charlestown / No. 16", a flat unengraved pierced sideplate, and a cast triggerguard with simplified acorn finial and brass sling swivel. There are four fabricated brass ramrod ferrules, the foremost is trumpeted, and a brass band around the forend tip. The full-length stock appears to be cherry and has a British Profile, there are relief-carved panels around the lock and sideplate. Complete with a period American ramrod, probably original to the fusil. Complete with a file of documentation on Benjamin Hurd, Jr. and the Battle of Bunker Hill. CONDITION: Dry untouched and "as found" condition. Barrel retains a heavy brown patina, lock retains a matching patina and is in its original flintlock configuration. Cock replaced. Brass furniture retains a dark unpolished patina. Stock has its original finish and a dark, dry surface. Shows some scattered marks from use, chipping around lock, and minor losses and cracking along forend. It would be hard to find a better Committee of Safety gun, as this example is dated and identified to an individual and town. PROVENANCE: Purchased from James L. Kochan. Previously sold by the Hurd family at Northeast Auctions in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.Barrel Length: 37-1/4"Caliber/Bore: .75 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: MassachusettsModel: Committee of SafetyPaperwork: YesSerial Number: NSN

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Large Period Engraving By J. G. Muller: The Battle at Bunker's Hill Near Boston

Lot # 1147 (Sale Order: 147 of 205)      

Measures 34 - 3/4" by 26 - 1/2" including the frame. Professionally framed in a gilt and black wooden frame. This fine hand colored engraving is marked in the left corner "painted by John Trumbull Esqr" and in the left corner "engraved by J. G. Muller". In the center it is marked "Published March 1798 by A. C. Poggi No 91 New Bond Street" and in large decorative decorative letters "The Battle of Bunker's Hill Near Boston". CONDITION: Excellent. PROVENANCE: Purchased from James Kilvington.
Measures 34 - 3/4" by 26 - 1/2" including the frame. Professionally framed in a gilt and black wooden frame. This fine hand colored engraving is marked in the left corner...more "painted by John Trumbull Esqr" and in the left corner "engraved by J. G. Muller". In the center it is marked "Published March 1798 by A. C. Poggi No 91 New Bond Street" and in large decorative decorative letters "The Battle of Bunker's Hill Near Boston". CONDITION: Excellent. PROVENANCE: Purchased from James Kilvington.

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18th Century Spontoon Pipe Tomahawk with Original Haft.

Lot # 1148 (Sale Order: 148 of 205)      

For a similar example, see figure 15 on page 71 of "Indian Tomahawks and Frontiersman Belt Axes" by Hartzler and Knowles. This tomahawk dates to the Revolutionary War period and has a well forged head of 9-3/8", the tomahawk portion is 5-7/8" with a double edged diamond section blade followed by two spurs and two sets of incised lines. The rounded bowl is forged in the saddle fashion around the eye and has a relief ring at the opening. The period haft has an integral wooden mouthpiece and a piece of leather reinforcing the fit around the eye. CONDITION: Head retains a brown patina with some areas of minor pitting. Haft retains a dry surface with some minor deterioration on left side. A very nice pipe tomahawk with fantastic form.Blade Length: Overall Length:
For a similar example, see figure 15 on page 71 of "Indian Tomahawks and Frontiersman Belt Axes" by Hartzler and Knowles. This tomahawk dates to the Revolutionary War per...moreiod and has a well forged head of 9-3/8", the tomahawk portion is 5-7/8" with a double edged diamond section blade followed by two spurs and two sets of incised lines. The rounded bowl is forged in the saddle fashion around the eye and has a relief ring at the opening. The period haft has an integral wooden mouthpiece and a piece of leather reinforcing the fit around the eye. CONDITION: Head retains a brown patina with some areas of minor pitting. Haft retains a dry surface with some minor deterioration on left side. A very nice pipe tomahawk with fantastic form.Blade Length: Overall Length:

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(A) Extraordinary and Early Relief Carved Hudson Valley Flintlock Fowler.

Lot # 1149 (Sale Order: 149 of 205)      

This fowler is featured on pages 59-60 of "Accouterments V" by James R. Johnston. It dates to the mid-18th century. For an example with similar form and a nearly identical sideplate, see plate HV9 on page 141 of "Flintlock Fowlers" by Tom Grinslade. For an example with very similar carving see HV15 on page 147 of the same publication. Long, tapered barrel with brass front dovetailed blade sight and notched rear sight. Top flat towards breech with convex flute extending into tang. Left side of breech shows private English view and proof marks, as well as a series of bands. The rounded lockplate is decorated with scroll designs and features and early, unbridled pan. The frizzen has been relined during the period of use. The iron trigger features a rearward facing curl. Pierced brass sideplate with flat faces in a scroll pattern. Brass buttplate features an urn finial. The trigger guard has a fluted bow and terminates with an arrow at both ends. Early ramrod ferrules with ring turnings. The highly figured maple stock is of early form. There are relief carved panels around the lock and sideplate terminating at both ends with acanthus leaf designs. There are ornate symmetrical foliate designs around the barrel tang, on both sides of the trigger guard tang, and behind the ramrod entry ferrule. There is a relief molded border along the entirety of the ramrod channel. CONDITION: Overall, very good with a dark, untouched patina on all surfaces. The barrel retains a dark brown patina with some corrosion at breech and some areas of early blue finish. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and retains a dark, heavy brown patina. Brass is unpolished and retains a dark mustard patina. Some minor splinters professionally replaced along forend, especially the last couple inches at muzzle. Ramrod is period and is probably original. A very fine, early, and highly carved Hudson Valley fowler in fantastic condition. PROVENANCE: Found in England in recent years likely taken back as a war trophy or by a New York Loyalist. Ex. Alan Para.Barrel Length: 60 - 1/8"Caliber/Bore: .69 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Hudson ValleyModel: FowlerSerial Number: NSN
This fowler is featured on pages 59-60 of "Accouterments V" by James R. Johnston. It dates to the mid-18th century. For an example with similar form and a nearly identic...moreal sideplate, see plate HV9 on page 141 of "Flintlock Fowlers" by Tom Grinslade. For an example with very similar carving see HV15 on page 147 of the same publication. Long, tapered barrel with brass front dovetailed blade sight and notched rear sight. Top flat towards breech with convex flute extending into tang. Left side of breech shows private English view and proof marks, as well as a series of bands. The rounded lockplate is decorated with scroll designs and features and early, unbridled pan. The frizzen has been relined during the period of use. The iron trigger features a rearward facing curl. Pierced brass sideplate with flat faces in a scroll pattern. Brass buttplate features an urn finial. The trigger guard has a fluted bow and terminates with an arrow at both ends. Early ramrod ferrules with ring turnings. The highly figured maple stock is of early form. There are relief carved panels around the lock and sideplate terminating at both ends with acanthus leaf designs. There are ornate symmetrical foliate designs around the barrel tang, on both sides of the trigger guard tang, and behind the ramrod entry ferrule. There is a relief molded border along the entirety of the ramrod channel. CONDITION: Overall, very good with a dark, untouched patina on all surfaces. The barrel retains a dark brown patina with some corrosion at breech and some areas of early blue finish. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and retains a dark, heavy brown patina. Brass is unpolished and retains a dark mustard patina. Some minor splinters professionally replaced along forend, especially the last couple inches at muzzle. Ramrod is period and is probably original. A very fine, early, and highly carved Hudson Valley fowler in fantastic condition. PROVENANCE: Found in England in recent years likely taken back as a war trophy or by a New York Loyalist. Ex. Alan Para.Barrel Length: 60 - 1/8"Caliber/Bore: .69 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Hudson ValleyModel: FowlerSerial Number: NSN

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(A) Early Berks County Flintlock Buck and Ball Rifle Inscribed "ATL" and Attributed to Anthony Lee.

Lot # 1150 (Sale Order: 150 of 205)      

This rifle is pictured on page 84 on a full page in "Berks County Long Rifles and Gunmakers 1750-1900" by Patrick Hornberger. Round, tapered, smoothbore barrel with heavy walls and a hooked breech. Silver front sight and a notch in rear tang. Barrel is retained by four iron keys surrounded by silver escutcheons on both sides. Rounded lockplate with scalloped decorative frizzen spring. The brass furniture includes a simple Berks County style two piece patchbox and a wide buttplate with patchbox release button on top of three-stage tang. Sideplate is rounded and in the French style, terminating at the back in a point. The trigger guard shows Bucks County influence with a tombstone at the rear tang and a rounded Fleur-de-Lis final at the front tang. Brass nosecap and ramrod ferrules, the entry ferrule with a thumbnail shaped tang, similar to those seen in Bucks County. There is an ovoid shaped wrist escutcheon decorated with tooled borders and a monogram "ATL" in script, possibly denoting ownership by Anthony Lee, an early family in Oley, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Full length, partially figured maple stock of early Berks County form with wrist extending into buttstock and raised panels around lock and sideplate. Complete with original ramrod. This rifle was probably made circa 1775-1790 in Oley Township, Pennsylvania. CONDITION: Excellent, untouched, and "as found". Barrel and lock retain a dry, brown patina. Lock has some minor deterioration to surface and a small piece of the pan cover on the frizzen is missing. Brass and silver furniture is unpolished and retains a dark mustard patina. The stock retains its original finish which has darkened in some of the protected areas. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration. This is a very nice, untouched Berks County rifle. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Patrick Donnelly. Patrick found the rifle in Berks County. It is complete with the book "Berks County Church Records of the 18th Century", which identifies Lee.Barrel Length: 48 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .54 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Berks CountyModel: Kentucky FowlerSerial Number: NSN
This rifle is pictured on page 84 on a full page in "Berks County Long Rifles and Gunmakers 1750-1900" by Patrick Hornberger. Round, tapered, smoothbore barrel with heavy...more walls and a hooked breech. Silver front sight and a notch in rear tang. Barrel is retained by four iron keys surrounded by silver escutcheons on both sides. Rounded lockplate with scalloped decorative frizzen spring. The brass furniture includes a simple Berks County style two piece patchbox and a wide buttplate with patchbox release button on top of three-stage tang. Sideplate is rounded and in the French style, terminating at the back in a point. The trigger guard shows Bucks County influence with a tombstone at the rear tang and a rounded Fleur-de-Lis final at the front tang. Brass nosecap and ramrod ferrules, the entry ferrule with a thumbnail shaped tang, similar to those seen in Bucks County. There is an ovoid shaped wrist escutcheon decorated with tooled borders and a monogram "ATL" in script, possibly denoting ownership by Anthony Lee, an early family in Oley, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Full length, partially figured maple stock of early Berks County form with wrist extending into buttstock and raised panels around lock and sideplate. Complete with original ramrod. This rifle was probably made circa 1775-1790 in Oley Township, Pennsylvania. CONDITION: Excellent, untouched, and "as found". Barrel and lock retain a dry, brown patina. Lock has some minor deterioration to surface and a small piece of the pan cover on the frizzen is missing. Brass and silver furniture is unpolished and retains a dark mustard patina. The stock retains its original finish which has darkened in some of the protected areas. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration. This is a very nice, untouched Berks County rifle. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Patrick Donnelly. Patrick found the rifle in Berks County. It is complete with the book "Berks County Church Records of the 18th Century", which identifies Lee.Barrel Length: 48 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .54 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: Berks CountyModel: Kentucky FowlerSerial Number: NSN

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