Lot 12: Exceptional Flintlock Pistol, .65 Cal – Ex. George C. Neumann

Lot 12: Exceptional Flintlock Pistol, .65 Cal – Ex. George C. Neumann

Single shot flintlock pistol, raised nickel silver decorative engraving, (Queen Anne pistol, exact gun illustrated in George C. Neumann’s book, Battle Weapons of the American Revolution, p. 241), hallmarked “RW”, 12″ l, (Provenance: George C. Neumann; Fred Fontaine; Dr. David Wolfe). [Includes a copy of a letter dated 8/4/2001 stating that this British “Queen Anne” pistol was made by Richard Wilson, and bears “The London Gunmakers Company Proof, Plus Wilson’s Stamp”, and “has been part of my personal collection”, “signed by George C. Neumann”.] 

$2,000-4,000

Description

Single shot flintlock pistol, raised nickel silver decorative engraving, (Queen Anne pistol, exact gun illustrated in George C. Neumann’s book, Battle Weapons of the American Revolution, p. 241), hallmarked “RW”, 12″ l, (Provenance: George C. Neumann; Fred Fontaine; Dr. David Wolfe). [Includes a copy of a letter dated 8/4/2001 stating that this British “Queen Anne” pistol was made by Richard Wilson, and bears “The London Gunmakers Company Proof, Plus Wilson’s Stamp”, and “has been part of my personal collection”, “signed by George C. Neumann”.] 

$2,000-4,000