Jousha Richards 19th Century Pistols

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• Lot Description
  By 1750, a pair or "brace" of pistols, or "duelers", was a necessary addition to a proper gentleman's possessions. Not only for protection from the lawless that threaten his estate or travel, rather a necessary tool to settle affairs of honor. As the need arose, specialists came into existence. The term lock, stock and barrel, reflected a departure from all work being performed by a particular smith. The age of specialization had arrived. Even some of the most storied manufactures purchased roughed out parts. This pair of pistols represent the necessary quality to attract a gentleman. The name on the lock plate, Joshua Richards, does not appear to be the manufacturer. Most likely the name of a haberdashery that sold them, as it was common for all relative accessories needed by a gentleman, to be offered by such concerns. A conventional percussion lock, sporting a unique scroll back hammer, with sliding safety and some fine line decorative engraving. Round butt with checkered grip and ebony tipped fore end walnunt stocks, with inletted trap door for storage of extra nipple at the end of the butt. Finger extention decorated trigger guard, featuring an engraved pineapple. A symbol of wealth and hospitality. In this case, an indication of the willingness to accept or extend and invitation to settle affairs of honor. Smoothbore octagon barrels of the hooked breech design, approximately .63 caliber, with notched rear sight and barley corn shaped front. Includes bone tipped wooden ramrods, powder measure, turned round ball shaped bone handle cleaning rod with ball screw and worm puller, wire barrel scrub and slotted jag, nipple tool and bass capping tool. Glass top 20th century storage case.

  Condition

  Mechanisms work. Good overall with extensive loss to original finish.