RARE RICHMOND VIRGINIA FLINTLOCK DUELING PISTOL.
Cal. 62. NSN. "RICHMOND, VA" on 9.5" octagonal barrel, "McNaught" on engraved rebated lock with sliding safety, waterproof pan, unbridled frizzen, steel & silver mounted, silver nose cap, saw back stock with silver tip. James McNaught Richmond gunsmith killed Daniel Denoon in a duel March 1, 1826, he was jailed and committed suicide. His shop and contents were confiscated and shop is now a chichi watering hole in the river district of Richmond that is on the "haunted house" tours of Richmond.CONDITION: very good to fine overall, markings very good, dark smooth patina, mechanics fine including sliding safety, clear smooth bore. Mechanics are fine, clear smooth bore. PROVENANCE: ex-William Orbelo collection, and pictured in his "Code of Honor-Dueling in America" book. (01-28062/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.
[ translate ]Cal. 62. NSN. "RICHMOND, VA" on 9.5" octagonal barrel, "McNaught" on engraved rebated lock with sliding safety, waterproof pan, unbridled frizzen, steel & silver mounted, silver nose cap, saw back stock with silver tip. James McNaught Richmond gunsmith killed Daniel Denoon in a duel March 1, 1826, he was jailed and committed suicide. His shop and contents were confiscated and shop is now a chichi watering hole in the river district of Richmond that is on the "haunted house" tours of Richmond.CONDITION: very good to fine overall, markings very good, dark smooth patina, mechanics fine including sliding safety, clear smooth bore. Mechanics are fine, clear smooth bore. PROVENANCE: ex-William Orbelo collection, and pictured in his "Code of Honor-Dueling in America" book. (01-28062/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.
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