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  • French Flintlock Steel Barrel “Duckbill” Blunderbuss Pistol Circa 1775

    French Flintlock Steel Barrel “Duckbill” Blunderbuss Pistol Circa 1775 (Lot: 472)

    A Good And Desirable French Flintlock Steel Barrel “Duckbill” Blunderbuss Pistol Circa 1775.

    6 and 1/2 inch ‘Spanish’ form barrel. 1 and 1/8th inches wide across the muzzle. Lovely rings at muzzle and rings at the juncture of the round section with the faceted breech section.

    The plain convex lock struck with French proof, bridled frizzen, push on safety. Full steel mounts, the plain triggerguard with acorn finial. Nicely shaped faceted steel sideuplate. Steel umbrella buttcap. Figured walnut fullstockl well carved with shell design at rear of breech.

    A most attractive design on wrist in fine silver wire compliments this good officer’s blunderbuss. The bore is good and the action is crisp on both half and full cock. Steel surfaces are smooth with no pitting. The stock is fine overall with one minor loss under tail of the lock and another at forward portion. Ramrod is a replacement. 12 and 3/4 inches overall.

    $ 2,710 fee: 22.5%
  • Air Medal (U.S. Army Air Forces, WWII)

    Air Medal (U.S. Army Air Forces, WWII) (Lot: 377)

    Original American Air Medal from World War II. Established in 1942 to recognize military personnel for heroism and outstanding achievements during aerial operations.
    No.18973

    The obverse depicts an eagle in flight clutching lightning bolts against a radiant sun — a symbol of the speed and power of aviation. The reverse is plain, without inscriptions. The ribbon is blue with orange central and edge stripes, mounted on its original pinback.

    This is an authentic wartime issue, with attractive patina and honest wear, fully consistent with period production.

    $ 140 fee: 22.5%
  • Demjansk Shield 1942

    Demjansk Shield 1942 (Lot: 994)

    Toned iron, the field-grey cloth backing, backplate and paper covering have been renewed.

    $ 545 fee: 22.5%
  • Scarce Model 1826 Naval U.S. Martial Flintlock Single Shot By W.L. Evans Valley Forge Pennsylvania

    Scarce Model 1826 Naval U.S. Martial Flintlock Single Shot By W.L. Evans Valley Forge Pennsylvania (Lot: 493)

    A Scarce Model 1826 Naval U.S. Martial Flintlock Single Shot By W.L. Evans Valley Forge Pennsylvania Dated 1830.

    8 and 1/8th inch round barrel. .54 caliber. Identical to the 1826 Naval flintlock pistols by Simeon North. The barrel struck at the breech with “US”, “P”, and “LS”. Captive ramrod. The lock stamped “W.L. EVANS” and “US” dated at tail 1830. The lock expertly reconverted to flintlock as is common with this scarce model.

    Walnut stock with original short steel belt hook. Steel furniture of standard pattern. Barrel condition is good with very light pitting. Lock with light pitting and wear to stampings. Walnut stock with wear throughout and no visible cartouche but no splits or cracks. The action functions with both half and full cock. The bore is good.

    Altogether an acceptable example of this scarce U.S. naval flintlock pistol with a total production of “1000 or less” according to Flayderman.

    $ 3,995 fee: 22.5%