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Title: Flint lock pistol and rifle value
Post by: osage outlaw on March 30, 2017, 03:24:16 pm

I'm going to an auction in a couple of weeks and there are a couple of flint lock pistols there.  I have no idea what these would be worth.  Could someone give me an idea on what would be a good price for them?  I don't have any information besides the pictures.  The first one is the one I'm really interested in.

(http://www.auctionzip.com/Full-Image/2870585/fi19.cgi)

(http://www.auctionzip.com/Full-Image/2870585/fi21.cgi)

Title: Re: Flint lock pistol value
Post by: Hawkdancer on March 30, 2017, 10:35:33 pm

Not really enough info.  It depends on the caliber, and condition of the bore, antique or replica.  They might go pretty cheap, if they're not in prime condition. 
Hawkdancer

Title: Re: Flint lock pistol value
Post by: osage outlaw on March 30, 2017, 11:48:54 pm

The auction listing had very little information on them.  All I can go by is the pictures until I can see them in person. 

Title: Re: Flint lock pistol value
Post by: Eric Krewson on March 31, 2017, 08:43:03 am

Just a guess; The first one looks to be well made, contemporary, not an antique, $300 if the bore is good, perhaps a little more.

The second one is a copy of a Philadelphia Derringer, CVA, Dixie or something similar, $100 or less.

 

Title: Re: Flint lock pistol value
Post by: osage outlaw on March 31, 2017, 08:51:10 am

Thank you Eric

Title: Re: Flint lock pistol value
Post by: amateurhour on March 31, 2017, 09:35:49 am

the derringer looks like a custom job.

I only say that because I've been SUPER into googling the old cva kits trying to find them for sale and I haven't seen a flintlock philly, but I mean I could very well be wrong too.

I think you're right on the price though, it's not antique so it would be a really good pickup if you can get it cheap.

for that matter if you get it at a reasonable price and don't want it I might be interested in picking it up at the classic.

Title: Re: Flint lock pistol value
Post by: Urufu_Shinjiro on March 31, 2017, 03:34:04 pm

Um, I think your picture source has changed, I see a pump action shotgun and a six shooter...

Title: Re: Flint lock pistol value
Post by: osage outlaw on March 31, 2017, 04:01:16 pm

Yep.  They must have changed the pictures on auctionzip.  I'll try to fix it.

Title: Re: Flint lock pistol value
Post by: osage outlaw on March 31, 2017, 04:06:55 pm

They added more pictures of flint lock rifles.

(http://www.auctionzip.com/Full-Image/2870585/fi20.cgi)

(http://www.auctionzip.com/Full-Image/2870585/fi24.cgi)

(http://www.auctionzip.com/Full-Image/2870585/fi28.cgi)

(http://www.auctionzip.com/Full-Image/2870585/fi30.cgi)

Title: Re: Flint lock pistol and rifle value
Post by: Red Arrow on March 31, 2017, 04:11:27 pm

Where's the auction? If it's not too far I just might go to try for one of those rifles.

Title: Re: Flint lock pistol and rifle value
Post by: osage outlaw on March 31, 2017, 04:13:09 pm

S.E. Indiana

Title: Re: Flint lock pistol and rifle value
Post by: Red Arrow on March 31, 2017, 04:25:25 pm

I'm near Louisville

Title: Re: Flint lock pistol and rifle value
Post by: osage outlaw on March 31, 2017, 04:29:32 pm

I'll send you a PM

Title: Re: Flint lock pistol and rifle value
Post by: Red Arrow on March 31, 2017, 04:31:04 pm

👍

Title: Re: Flint lock pistol and rifle value
Post by: Danzn Bar on March 31, 2017, 05:51:12 pm

Pictures of the lock helps to tell the story.......be nice to see more of the lock...................
DBar

Title: Re: Flint lock pistol and rifle value
Post by: osage outlaw on March 31, 2017, 06:14:40 pm

That's all the pictures they have Bill. 

Title: Re: Flint lock pistol and rifle value
Post by: Red Arrow on March 31, 2017, 08:53:30 pm

How much do you think the flintlock rifles will go for?

Title: Re: Flint lock pistol and rifle value
Post by: osage outlaw on March 31, 2017, 09:00:47 pm

No clue.  I've never owned any older style black powder guns

Title: Re: Flint lock pistol and rifle value
Post by: Red Arrow on March 31, 2017, 10:44:54 pm

Okay. Thanks anyway

Title: Re: Flint lock pistol and rifle value
Post by: Eric Krewson on April 02, 2017, 08:00:51 am

It looks like the same guy made all the long guns or at least most of them. The second one down has a Trade gun stock so it may be a smoothbore although it does have a rear sight. The last one looks a bit like a full stock Hawkens, the stock is pretty well shaped which says a lot about the builder. The camo top gun has a huge rear sight on it for some reason. The Bedford rifle looks a little funky, all the rifles have pretty good wood in them.

Title: Re: Flint lock pistol and rifle value
Post by: osage outlaw on April 16, 2017, 01:17:05 am

The long guns sold between $300-$500 except for the one that was spray painted.  It went for around $150.  The big shock was the cool looking flint hand gun.  It sold for $1000  :o


(http://www.auctionzip.com/Full-Image/2870585/fi19.cgi)

Title: Re: Flint lock pistol and rifle value
Post by: Stoker on April 19, 2017, 09:32:30 am

Someone thought it was special..
Thanks Leroy

Title: Re: Flint lock pistol and rifle value
Post by: osage outlaw on April 19, 2017, 11:08:06 am

Quote from: Stoker on April 19, 2017, 09:32:30 am

Someone thought it was special..
Thanks Leroy

2 people must have thought it was special