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American Revolutionary War Maryland Committee of Safety Attributed Dutch Heavy Dragoon Flintlock Cavalry Pistol
Guns International #: 102448094 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Pistols - Flintlock - Antiques
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Seller: Jeremiah Johnson Trading
Company: Jeremiah Johnson Trading
Member Since: 1/27/12
First Name: Greg
Last Name: Schimetschek
State: Connecticut
Zip: 06423
Country: United States
Phone: (860) 873-1092
Number of Active Listings: 2
Total Number of Listings: 240
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Check (personal checks take 7-10 days to clear), money order, credit card (no fee), or wire
About Us: Jeremiah Johnson Trading is one of the most experienced and trusted dealers of pre-1899 antique arms with over 40 years of collecting. We specialize in Colt, Winchester, Remington, Smith & Wesson, Parker, large-bore fowling guns, Revolutionary & Civil War arms, collectible Bowie & folding knives and more! We are also avid collectors of historic race cars & memorabilia. Visit us online at jeremiahjohnsontrading or find us on Facebook and Instagram.
Description:
Rare American Revolutionary War Maryland Committee of Safety Attributed Johann Jakob Behr Flintlock Heavy Dragoon Cavalry Pistol, .69 cal smoothbore, mfg. circa 1720-1740. Author Daniel Hartzler attributes Johann Jakob Behr, or John Jacob Behr, as being a gun maker from Frederick County, Maryland to the Committee of Safety during the American Revolution as several Maryland branded muskets and pistols exist which bear his name. While there is an undeniable connection between Behr and Maryland assembled arms the truth is Behr was a Dutch gunmaker that lived between 1690-1740 and the more likely explanation is that Maryland must have received a small cache of his weapons - old by the time of the Revolution, which were rebuilt by an unknown maker for the Committee of Safety. To quote Hartzler: "John Jacob Behr was a gunsmith in Frederick County making muskets, bearing the name "JJ Behr" and "Maryland". Also surviving are two wall guns and four pistols. Behr's pistols are in two forms and are extremely long". The pistol offered here is a massive Heavy Dragoon horseman's pistol marked with Behr's name which appears to have been rebuilt during the 18th century and very well may have been assembled for the Maryland Committee of Safety. The pistol measures 20 1/2" long overall and features a 13 11/16" barrel which starts as octagon transitioning to round with two wedding band turnings and retaining it's original brass blade front sight. The lock is marked "I I BEHR" and remains totally original and unaltered with all original components. The metal has a finely textured silver/gray appearance overall. The walnut stock features deep relief carving around the lock, barrel tang, and ramrod channel and is likely not the original stock from 1730 but presumably American made during the time of the Revolution. The wood has an attractive moderately worn appearance with a coat of varnish added long ago and shows no cracks, chips, or repairs. Original Dutch brass buttcap, triggerguard, serpentine sideplate, and ramrod pipes with crude American made wrist escutcheon and simple brass band nosecap. Lovely original forged rattail trigger and brass button capped wood ramrod. The action is crisp and secure and functions flawlessly with a very strong mainspring. The frizzen does not engage the feather spring and the base of the frizzen is bent slightly causing it to not shut tight against the pan as it should. A fantastic and impressively large American attributed horse pistol that will make a choice addition to any collection. Jeremiah Johnson Trading sells antique arms manufactured prior to 1899 and muzzleloading blackpowder reproductions only. For the purpose of these conditions the term "antique arms" will also include muzzleloading blackpowder reproductions. Buyers must be 21 years of age or older and have no felony convictions to purchase antique arms. Antique arms do not require Federal licensing and may be shipped directly to the buyer with the following exceptions. No antique arms will be shipped to Washington D. C. or any of the five boroughs of New York City (or residents thereof). Some restrictions may apply to antique firearms shipped to California and will be noted in the item description if applicable. Any antique arms shipped to New Jersey must ship to a licensed FFL holder, no exceptions. Any muzzleloading blackpowder reproduction rifle, shotgun, or handgun shipped to Illinois must ship to an FFL holder. Items containing antique ivory will not be sold or shipped to residents of California, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington. Antique muzzleloaders and antiques which fire obsolete cartridges may be shipped internationally however it is the responsibility of the buyer to know and abide by their local laws and provide proof that the antique arm is legal to receive and own. Payment can be made by money order, banker's check, personal check, credit card (no additional fees), or bank wire. Please allow 7-10 business days for clearance on personal checks. If paying by credit card please call us directly to process your order. Items are professionally packed and shipped USPS Priority Mail with insurance coverage for the sale price and signature required for delivery. Items valued over $5,000.00 are shipped Registered Mail. Buyer pays actual shipping costs with no added charge for packing materials or handling. We describe items accurately and thoroughly. If an item has been misrepresented or significant defect overlooked you may return it for a full refund (minus return shipping costs) within 3 days of having received it. This timeframe begins once the package is delivered by the carrier. Buyer's remorse or concerns over issues noted in the description and/or pictures is not a valid excuse for return. Returned items must be received in the same condition as originally shipped - cleaning, disassembly, alteration, or damage of any kind will void inspection privileges. Occasionally a post-1898 firearm from my personal collection may be sold under this account and any such transaction is a personal sale in no way affiliated with Jeremiah Johnson Trading. Any such arm will be shipped to a licensed FFL or C&R holder in accordance with Federal law. All antique arms are sold as collector's items and are not warranted safe for shooting. Please consult a competent gunsmith prior to shooting any firearm.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .69
Manufacturer: Johann Jakob Behr
Model: Heavy Dragoon
Barrel Length: 13 11/16
Manufacture Date: 1720-1740