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THBTown of York Militia Dragoon Pistol
Lot 33
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Bonhams Skinner
274 Cedar Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States
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By Bonhams Skinner
Feb 25, 2022
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2022-02-25 12:00:00
2022-02-25 12:00:00
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Skinner is proud to present the William Rose Colonial and Revolutionary War Arms Collection, Part II. The collection documents the evolution of military arms, equipment, and documentary items used in early America. Bonhams Skinner bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com
Skinner is proud to present the William Rose Colonial and Revolutionary War Arms Collection, Part II. The collection documents the evolution of military arms, equipment, and documentary items used in early America. Bonhams Skinner bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com
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- Lot Description
Town of York Militia Dragoon Pistol, mid-18th century, 12 1/8 in., .68 caliber round barrel with ring decoration at the breech and partial proof marks on the left side, and slightly flaring muzzle; slightly curved convex double bridle lock with pointed tail, engraved below the pan "R/WATKIN," the edge of the steel with assembly number "XIIIII" and inside surface of the hammer with assembly numbers "XIIII," the sear with similar but somewhat indistinct assembly number; walnut stock with carved plateau around the breech plug tang, the inside of the lock mortice with assembly number "XIIII"; brass furniture including butt cap with short upward projecting ears, thumb piece, trigger guard with acorn finial, convex side plate with slot for belt hook at upper side nail hole, the inside surface with assembly number "X"; wood rammer with iron cap, overall lg. 19 1/2 in.
Literature: This pistol is illustrated and described in Robert Brooker, British Military Pistols and Associated Edged Weapons (Robert Brooker, 2016), p. 80.Condition
Condition: Iron has mottled brown toning with minor underying pitting; stock has scattered dings, dents, scrapes, possible wrist repair, and evidence of repair at the end of the forestock; brass is toned toa dark yellow; rammer not original.
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. - Shipping Info
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