Starting in 1795 to 1803, he operated with a partner, John Barton, as Wogdon & Barton so this pistol is 1795 or earlier. Churchs pair supposedly had concealed set triggers, but in reality, set triggers were a standard feature of these pistols rather than a secret designed to give one duelist an advantage over the other, and that pair simply did not have a visible adjustment screw. The overall length of the pistols is 16in and the smooth-bore octagonal barrels are 29-bore. (136.1 g); cleaning rod (c): L. 15 1/2 in. With John Barton traded as Wogdon & Barton, from 1795, succeeded by Barton, 1803. From 9mm to 45 ACP, find the best pistol for you. This nice single dueling flintlock pistol by a very well known maker is ready for your English flintlock pistol collection. (22.7 g); glass bottle (f): H. 1 1/2 in. The Duke had earlier indicated to Colonel Lennox that he wished to desire no protection from his rank. Wogdon had apprenticed to the Irish gunmaker Edward Norton in Lincolnshire. It has an iron blade front sight and standing notch rear sight (these were often used as target pistols) at the breech tang and a gold lined vert. Lot 1275: Cased Pair of Griffin & Tow flintlock dueling pistols circa 1780. One of the most common varieties was having a set number of paces walked off and the positions marked in advance. The bow and butt cap also show engraving. Lennox replied that he could not consider His Royal Highness as any other than the son of his King. Two loud bangs followed by the unmistakable sound of clashing swords were heard and, with the help of waiters, the door was forced open. Colonel Lennox wrote a circular to every member of Daubignys asking whether such words had been used about him and requesting an answer within the next seven days, adding that no reply would be considered equivalent to a declaration that nothing had been said. Wogdon & Barton dueling pistols Wogdon & Barton (founded by Robert Wogdon) was an 18th-century firm of gunsmiths based in London, England. Patron of that Leaden death!" While other well-known English gunmakers such as Joseph Manton manufactured fine dueling pistols, Wogdon specialized in them. The various component parts of these firearms were individually produced under the direction of a master gunmaker by highly specialized craftsmen, including a lock smith, barrel forger, stocker, and engraver. The pistols used in this duel are believed to have been the Wogdon & Barton pistols owned by John Barker Church, Alexander Hamiltons brother-in-law. There's a lot going on in this escutcheon! This pair is rifled, something forbidden by the 18th century dueling codes but that became more accepted in the 19th century, especially in continental Europe where it became standard. WOGDON & BARTON. "British Flintlock Dueling Pistol by Wogdon (AH6306) . Robert Wogdon, a gunmaker most famous for his dueling pistols, partnered with John Barton late in his career. (3.8 cm); Wt. At first glance, the surviving pistol is not immediately recognisable as the work of Robert Wogdon. To this day, debate still rages as to whether Alexander Hamilton deliberately fired high over Burrs head to demonstrate he had no intention of shooting Burr, or whether his pistol prematurely discharged due to the set trigger before he could properly bring his pistol to bear. Price and Eacker exchanged shots multiple times the following day without injury and considered their affair settled. The 10"" swamped at the muzzle octagon 67 caliber smooth bore barrels have good bores with light roughness. An eagle is engraved on the headband. The Field is the oldest and ultimate sporting journal, covering everything rural types care about since 1853. [3] Spurs on the trigger guards began appearing after around 1805 to provide a rest for the middle finger to improve the shooter's grip. This is an edited extract from Robert Wogdon, Wogdon & Barton, John Barton, London Gunmakers 1764-1819, price 75, published by Bonhams. Holster pistols, or horse pistols were used on horseback and carried in pairs in a leather holster slung across a horse's saddle. (44.5 cm); D. 6 3/4 in. "Pair of Wogdon & Barton Flintlock Dueling Pistols (AH6322)" for sale online. He returned shortly before the War of 1812. The poem later references him again and notes, "This death we lay not, Wogdon to thy blame; Cullum must have his fame as well as you. Hamilton, Burr, their seconds, and a doctor met at Heights of Weehawken in New Jersey, a popular but secluded dueling ground, on that fateful July morning. A Duelling Pistol by Edwards of Dublin. Collectors Firearms, LLC. By candlelight it was obvious that Stoney had been seriously injured with three stab wounds to the chest. Both sets of pistols have single set triggers. Although their purpose was combat or self-defense, holster pistols were used on occasion to fight duels. The pistols used in the Hamilton=Burr duel, which belonged to Hamiltons brother-in-law. Engraved in gold on the barrel: ARGer DE L'EMPEREUR. The overall length is approx. Its the story of a, In 1873, two of America's greatest gunmakers would unveil the defining arms of the era. Finally, a published letter made reference to a particularly despicable opinion Hamilton had expressed about Burr. The 9 5/8" octagon 64 caliber swamped smooth bore barrel has a fair bore . Hamiltons pistol went off and struck the ground. The plot was foiled, but he was acquitted. [5], As duels were generally fought at short distances which were paced out, typically 35 to 45 feet (11 to 14m),[6] between stationary opponents, extreme accuracy was not required. 19th September 2018. [3] Other features were saw handles, platinum-lined touch-holes and hair triggers. Burr challenged Hamilton to a duel. Robert Wogdon and John Barton operated at 14 Haymarket, London, from 1795 to 1803. Such alterations would have taken place at some time after it left Wogdons shop. 15". A Very Fine Cased Pair of 28-Bore Duelling Pistols. The pistols are quite unique with their saw handled butts and spurred trigger guards the design of which would have been specified by the owner. .36 in (9.3 mm); Wt. This time by his father and Vice President Aaron Burr. More has been written about this duel than any other in American history. Hamilton did not elaborate but indicated his remarks were political, not personal, which would imply that Burrs honor had not been drawn into question. As part of the Met's Open Access policy, you can freely copy, modify and distribute this image, even for commercial purposes. Chase Manhattan Bank acquired the pistols in 1930, and they now reside at the National Postal Museum. Wogdon made the pistols used in the infamous BurrHamilton duel, which were later claimed to have concealed "hair triggers" (also known as set triggers). Wogdon had apprenticed to the Irish gunmaker Edward Norton in Lincolnshire. The ultimate pocket pistol, derringer handguns are lightweight, compact, and can easily be tucked away in a pocket or purse. .36 in (9.3 mm); Wt. Duelling pistols have long and heavy barrels - the added weight helped steady aim and reduce recoil. The overall length of this pair of flintlock dueling pistols is approx. Colonel Lennox fired and the ball grazed one of his Royal Highness curls. The circumstances of the duel began when the Duke of York let it be known, that Colonel Lennox had heard words spoken to him at Daubignys [a gentlemans club] to which no gentleman ought to have submitted. The 10" swamped at the muzzle octagon 67 caliber smooth bore barrels have good bores with light roughness. This supremely elegant target pistol is among their most accomplished work. That may have been one option, but it doesnt appear to have been common. He died on September 14, 1836, a poor and broken man, on the same day that the divorce was finalized. Wood for Gunsmithing and restoration. 14.75"". The barrels have a decorative band around the breech end. The name Robert Wogdon is one that appears frequently in tales of the most infamous duels. Tragically, on 21 November 1801, Churchs Wogdon pistols were used in a duel between Hamiltons eldest son, Philip, and George Eaker, a Jefferson supporter who had publicly made insulting remarks about Alexander Hamilton. Often the duelists would each select one pistol from a cased pair, but in some duels they would each use one of their own, and if a second round of fire was demanded they could use the other. They are immediately recognizable by their elegant proportions, restrained ornament, and technical refinement. An aesthetic vocabulary of blued, case-hardened, and browned steel and richly finished walnut, both with tasteful gold and silver accents, defines much of their best work. These types are similar to duelling pistols in that they were muzzle-loading weapons that were sometimes expensively made and sold in matched, cased pairs with a set of accessories. One of a pair of silver-mounted duelling pistols, the earliest Wogdon set with silver by Michael Barnett, registered on 29 June 1781. They, and the cocks, have raised decorative edges. Of course if you could hit your opponent first, you might not have to be fired upon at all. Philip was mortally wounded, and died in agony the following day. This dueling flintlock pistol is by Robert Wogdon (1733-1813), a well-known London gunsmith from Lincolnshire who operated at Haymarket, London, from 1774 to 1802. There was not just a single form for a proper duel. Duelling pistols are often single-shot flintlock or percussion black-powder pistols which fire a lead ball. At a meeting three days later of officers of the Coldstream Guards to deliberate on whether Colonel Lennox had behaved as became an officer and gentleman, the officers resolved: It is the opinion of the Coldstream Regiment that Colonel Lennox had behaved with courage but from the peculiar difficulty of his case, not with judgement. Soon afterwards Colonel Lennox resigned his commission in the Duke of Yorks regiment. Stoneys dying wish was that Mary would marry him. Robert Wogdon (1734-1813) is arguably the best known and most respected maker of flintlock dueling pistols. The refinished stock is also very good and has some dings and worn spots in the otherwise distinct checkering, some faint hairline cracks and repairs in the forend, hammering marks on the butt, and general dings and scratches throughout. Lot 3248 in the upcoming August 26-28 Premier Auction: A classic pair of Wogdon dueling pistols from circa 1780. Pistol: wood (walnut), steel, gold, brass, horn; ramrod: wood (walnut), brass, steel; case: wood (mahogany), velvet, brass; powder flask: brass, steel, leather; bullet mold: steel; screwdriver: wood (walnut), brass, steel; cleaning rod: wood (walnut), brass, steel; bottle: glass, Dimensions:
It is also only the second pair of Wogdons known with 16-sided barrels. The original dueling pistols used by Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr in the 1804 duel that killed Hamilton were on exhibit from May 25 - September 16, 2018. Guns International #: 102054289
Seller's Inventory #: AH6306. They have small blade front and fixed notch rear sights. 12.9 oz. Robert Wogdon and John Barton operated at 14 Haymarket, London, from 1795 to 1803. 0.00. [11] A pair of rifled pistols often included a small hammer or mallet as an accessory; they used slightly oversized bullets and a hammer was needed to drive the bullet down the barrel when loading. The Burr-Hamilton duel pistols were originally in a very similar configuration to this pair. The 10"" swamped at the muzzle octagon 67 caliber smooth bore barrels have good bores with light roughness. They loaded the pistols and the parties took their stations. 0.00. Are they bred or made? Often if one duelist had not fired around the same time, they would not even return fire unless they were seriously at odds with their opponent. SOLD. The hooks or spurs on the trigger guard can be used with your middle finger to help steady the pistol.
These shots were fired at 25 yards with rapid dueling style aim rather than carefully deliberate aim. Then Eacker raised his pistol and shot Hamilton above the hip. The barrels are marked Wogdon & Barton London in script on the top flat. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Flintlock Target Pistol of Prince William Frederick, Second Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh (17761834), with Case and Accessories, Wogdon & Barton (British, London 17951803), John Barton (British, recorded 17951819), Pistol: wood (walnut), steel, gold, brass, horn; ramrod: wood (walnut), brass, steel; case: wood (mahogany), velvet, brass; powder flask: brass, steel, leather; bullet mold: steel; screwdriver: wood (walnut), brass, steel; cleaning rod: wood (walnut), brass, steel; bottle: glass, Pistol (a): L. 16 1/8 in. The usual duelling distance of 12 paces was measured out and it was agreed that both parties would fire at the given signal. Colonel Lennox and the Duke, accompanied by their seconds, met on Wimbledon Common on the morning of 26 May. The guns had several special features, including heavy brass forends for steadier aim and both front and rear sights for a more accurate shot. Swords or dueling pistols were standard, but rifles and other firearms were also used in rarer instances, and, in theory, duels could be fought with any agreed upon weapons under just about any terms, even in hot air balloons with blunderbusses over Paris. This could certainly be a risky proposition if you didnt get to shoot first. The overall length of this pair of flintlock dueling pistols is approx. Stoney Bowes was to spend the remaining 22 years of his life as a prisoner, his mounting debts still unpaid, and still pursuing yet more legal avenues to regain control of Marys fortune. This resulted in the death of a Member of Parliament, An account of an 1825 duel in Paris between two Irishmen states that one brought his pair of English, "Pair of Flintlock Duelling Pistols ca. To refuse to take part in the duel would have had the same result. By 1780, Wogdon had settled on the final form for his duelling pistols and saw no reason for any major changes over the next 23 years.
[12], Late model English duelling pistols fired by percussion cap, bearing the Royal Warrant on the case, Earlier English flintlock duelling pistols made by Wogdon & Barton, used in the fatal Burr-Hamilton duel of 1804. The plain stepped locks are simply engraved Wogdon, with a plain narrow safety catch. In the late 18th century and early 19th century in Europe as well as America, if a gentleman, or in rare cases a lady, or someone close to them faced an insult, they were expected to demand a proper apology or satisfaction., To refuse or decline a challenge risked their reputation and being posted as a poltroon (an utter coward). In 1797, Alexander Hamilton's brother-in-law, John Baker Church, had obtained an exquisite pair of custom-made dueling pistols made by Wogdon. When a duel was fought with a single pair of pistols it was because neither duellist owned their own and the pistols were supplied by a third party. All the metal has a smooth gray-brown patina. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Click Photo to Enlarge Guns International #: 101363115 Seller's Inventory #: 190413 Category Antique Pistols - Flintlock Handguns - European Pistols Seller's Information A North African Flintlock Pistol . [2] The name Wogdon became synonymous with dueling, to the extent that duels in England were sometimes referred to as "a Wogdon affair". [5] These gave the person using them an advantage over their opponent by reducing the amount of finger pressure required to fire the pistol, which greatly increased accuracy of the shot. While the design looks a bit odd, the author has found most sawhandle pistols point very naturally. ANTIQUE Engraved WOGDON FLINTLOCK Dueling Pistol Pistol Maker of the Pistols Used in the BURR-HAMILTON Duel! (10 cm); Wt. Each pistol with 10 inch rebrowned sighted octagonal barrel inscribed Wogdon & Barton London on the top flat, gold lined touch hole, foliate engraved tang incorporating the rear sight, flat bevel edged signed lock with stepped tail and sliding safety, set trigger, figured walnut full stock, swelling flat sided butt, engraved iron furniture including trigger guard with pineapple finial, horn tipped ramrod; contained in their original baize lined mahogany case with accessories including a leather bodied flask, flint wallet and cleaning rod, the exterior with recessed brass carrying handle. Gunsmith John Barton British. London proof marks and RW barrel makers mark. The wedge and wrist escutcheons are silver, and the latter have a monogram that appears to be the initials "LD." 4.8 oz. Alternatively, the duelists might exchange shots in turn instead of firing at the same time as was the case in the Laurens-Grimk duel in 1775. Mortimer, and many other talented English gunmakers certainly manufactured incredibly fine dueling pistols and helped create new innovations in their designs over time, but Wogdon truly specialized in them. Impact also services the needs of law enforcement and military with our wide variety of tactical weapons and . Research suggests the attribution is spurious, though the quality is superb. [11] The short range most duels took place at, combined with the accuracy of rifled pistols meant their use substantially increased the chances of a fatality during a duel. Reliability was important because if a duellist's pistol failed to fire, he was considered to have taken his shot and was not permitted to re-cock the pistol and try shooting again. (41 cm); L. of barrel 11 15/16 in. As you can see, hitting a man-sized target with a muzzleloading pistol wouldnt have been particularly difficult. A fine duelling pistol by one of the best makers, in good condition, Robert Wogdon was apprenticed to Edward Newton of Grantham, Lincolnshire in 1748. 1 lb. The events that culminated in the duel were the result of several years of simmering political differences and antagonism. Gunmaker John Rigby indicated this was done by Wogdon to try to remedy the fact that duelists often fired high and missed their mark, but in reality bending the bore down would not have helped, and shooting high could have been more easily remedied by different height sights. Geoff Walker trading as The Flintlock Collection - All Rights Reserved The surviving Lennox pistol used in a duel with the Duke of York. Burr was charged with murder but the case never reached trial. On 13 January 1777 at the Adelphi Tavern and Coffeehouse, Bate was accosted by Stoney and the duel proceeded without any witnesses. Duelling pistols are often single-shot flintlock or percussion black-powder pistols which fire a lead ball. Burr, with his political prospects already fading, demanded an explanation of what Hamilton had said about him, and a series of notes were exchanged. Given both men had time to take deliberate aim, neither may walk away unscathed, and the chance of death was high. Churchs dueling pistols were originally similar to the Wogdon & Barton pair in our next auction but at some point had brass forends fitted to them. Desirable Cased Pair of Engraved Wogdon & Barton Flintlock Dueling Pistols Auction Date: August 28, 2022 Estimated Price: $ 6,500 - $ 9,500 Price Realized: Details A) Wogdon & Barton Dueling Pistol Manufacturer: English Model: Flintlock Pistol Type: Pistol Gauge: 54 Barrel: 10 inch octagon Finish: brown/casehardened/blue Grip: Stock: walnut
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