Lot 3060 Detail
Kentucky Flintlock Pistol, Lock Signed by J. Bishop, Dated 1836 on Barrel
.41 caliber, 9-inch octagonal barrel marked on breech behind open rear sight 1836;
brass blade front sight; lockplate marked J. BISHOP/WARRANTED; engraved lock, upper tang
and barrel breech, as well as brass triggerguard; stamped decoration at muzzle and breech
of barrel, including six-pointed stars alternating with o; similar star stamps on face of
muzzle; checkered curly maple stock with brass mounts; silver acorn-shaped thumbpiece
inlay, as well as silver 8-pointed star and acorn on left side of stock opposite lock.
Condition: Good to very good. Gray patina to steel; pitting; lock
brown patina; repaired cracks on revarnished and worn stock at wrist and forward of lock;
mellow brass and tarnished silver patinas. Likely old replacement lock.
Estimate: $3500 - $4500
Reloading kit for pinfire cartridges (5mm,7mm, 9mm & 12mm)
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