Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

November 19, 2022: Premier Americana - Day Three

Sat, Nov 19, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 2024

HOBDAY, BIDDLE & CO., BIRMINGHAM BOX-LOCK PAIR OF FLINTLOCK POCKET PISTOLS

Estimate: $300 - $500
Sold for
$632.50
Sold Price includes BP

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
HOBDAY, BIDDLE & CO., BIRMINGHAM BOX-LOCK PAIR OF FLINTLOCK POCKET PISTOLS, approximately .48 caliber, each with fixed round barrel having two proof marks to underside, marked "L-Y 2217" and "L-Y 2218" to top of barrels, locks engraved "HOBDAY, BIDDLE & Co." to one side, and militaria to the other, folding triggers, rosewood grips. late 18th/early 19th century. 6" LOA, 2 1/2" barrels.
Provenance: From the collection of Williston and Josephine Cofer, Alexandria, VA.

Condition

Very good condition, one will not cock, each with two or three tiny holes to one grip.