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Cased Matching Pair of U.S. Historical Society Thomas Jefferson Flintlock Dueling Pistols

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,400.00 USD
Cased Matching Pair of U.S. Historical Society Thomas Jefferson Flintlock Dueling Pistols
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The barrel, frame and trigger guard are brass. Lock, cock, cock jaw and trigger are steel. Thumb plate, buttcap are sterling silver. Butt cap is a grotesque mask. Right side of frames are engraved "LONDON" and left sides is engraved "DEALTY" amid banner designs. Front of grip strap is marked with Williamsburg Firearms Manufactory seal where they were test fired. Pistols come in very fine green velvet lined walnut presentation case. Included are the shipping boxes, a letter explaining the guns, proof mark letter, two red velvet pouches, key, screwdriver, barrel wrench, six precast bullets and a bullet mold. Lid of case has silhouette of Jefferson inlaid.
BBL: 5 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 41 cal
Finish: bright
Grips:
Serial Number: 576A
Condition: Excellent with tarnishing of the silver and minor spotting on the frizzen. Case and accessories are excellent.

B) As "A".
BBL: 5 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 41
Finish: bright
Grips:
Serial Number: 576B
Condition: Excellent with some tarnishing of the silver and minor spotting on the frizzen.