Guns International #: 101569290
Seller's Inventory #: SOLD
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Guns International #: 101569290
Category - Antique Pistols - Flintlock
- Kentucky Rifles
Seller's Information
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Seller: Estate Antiques
Member Since: 2/5/16
State:
Florida
Country: United States
Phone: (802) 345-1001
Active Listings: 0
Total Listings: 793
Seller Type:FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
VISUAL INSPECTION ONLY ! Buyer Pays Return Insured Shipping Payment Methods: MONEY ORDER - CHECK - 4% C. CARD
* OUTSTANDING SIGNED
KENTUCKY FLINTLOCK
PISTOL BY TOMMY
HOBBS
Description: THOMAS "TOMMY" HOBBS WAS AN ARTIST IN CONTEMPORY GUNMAKING. THIS EXAMPLE SHOWS EXTRAORDINARY CRAFTSMANSHIP. ABOUT 14" OVERALL WITH SIGNED "T. HOBBS" 8 1/4" PART OCTAGON-PART ROUND .50 CALIBER LIGHTLY SWAMPED BRASS BARREL, EXCELLENT BRIGHT BORE AND RIFLED STEEL LINER, COUNTERBORED FOR EASY LOADING. MOST OF THE FURNITURE IS BRASS, TRIGGERGUARD EMBELLISHED WITH A SILVER CLAMSHELL..THE OPENWORK SIDE PLATE ALSO HAS A SMALL SILVER INLAY ALONG WITH SILVER NOSECAP, GRIPCAP, MONOGRAM PLATE & FRONT SIGHT. FIDDLEBACK CURLY MAPLE TIGER STRIPE STOCK IS A PERFECT COMPLEMENT WITH CARVED SCROLL AND SHARP EGES. LOCKPLATE IS BRASS AND MARKED "T.H.". LOCK IS IN PERFECT WORKING ORDER. WE THINK HOBBS WAS ONE OF THE "H's" IN "H&H" BARRELS A FIRM STARTED WITH HOPPY HOPKINS. HOBBS WAS A WELL KNOWN AND OUTSTANDING GUNMAKER, AS WITH MANY ARTISTS THEIR WORK USUALLY BECOMES VERY COLLECTIBLE AFTER THEY PASS AND THIS IS NO EXCEPTION. AN INVESTMENT QUALITY "KENTUCKY" PISTOL, AS PICTURED. $22.00 S&H DIRECT TO BUYER ANYWHERE THAT'S OK. INSURANCE ADDITIONAL COST IF WANTED. SEE ALL "ESTATE ANTIQUES" LISTINGS FOR MORE RECENTLY AQUIRED ITEMS FROM ESTATES & OLD TIME COLLECTIONS. SOLD Antique: Yes Manufacturer: TOMMY HOBBS Model: CUSTOM Serial Number: NA Barrel Length: 8 1/4 Condition: EXCELLENT Metal Condition: EXCELLENT Wood Condition: EXCELLENT Bore Condition: EXCELLENT Barrel Type: PART OCTAGON-PART ROUND Action: CRISP & STRONG Stock: TIGER STRIPE MAPLE Finish: ORIGINAL Weight: 2 lb Manufacture Date: 1960s -1970s ? Engraving: LIGHT |
Guns International #: 101569290
Seller's Inventory #: SOLD
Guns International #: 101569290
Seller's Inventory #: SOLD