A very fine saw-handled flintlock duelling pistol by VAN WART & SON- NEW ORLEANS. Ref 2635.

A very fine saw-handled flintlock duelling pistol made by VAN WART & SON of London and retailed in the USA Circa 1817-1830. Fitted with an adjustable set trigger. The 10 inch very heavy octagonal barrel engraved HYDE & GOODRICH. (Please see below for a brief history of retailers HYDE & GOODRICH in NEW ORLEANS). The lock plate engraved with the makers name. Sliding safety fitted to rear of hammer. Fitted with an adjustable set trigger. Front and rear sight. Engraved spur trigger guard. Two iron ramrod pipes, complete with a silver-plate tipped wooden ramrod. Finely chequered grip with a silver oval plaque inset into the base of the butt and a silver surround at the bottom of grip. Approx .60 calibre. Length 16 inches. In good condition overall with much original varnish to the woodwork. Action in good working order. The woodwork with some very minor dings and marks. A super rare pistol in amazing condition. Ref 2635.

Hyde & Goodrich established in NEW ORLEANS USA circa - 1828-1861

James N. Hyde worked in New York for a few years before setting up a branch of his retail business in New Orleans by 1817. His brother-in-law Charles Whiting Goodrich joined him in business in New Orleans within the next decade. The original Hyde & Goodrich store was located on Chartres Street by 1828 but moved to the corner of Canal and Royal Streets in 1853. Advertisements described the store as being located at the “Sign of the Golden Pelican,” referring to the large gold pelican perched at the top of the building’s balcony, which is visible in street views of the period. The firm employed silversmiths and watchmakers, including German craftsmen Christoph Christian Küchler and Adolphe Himmel, to make and repair goods for their customers. However, the majority of Hyde & Goodrich’s business was selling fancy imported goods, including patented pistols, pens, watches, and flatware from northeastern and European manufacturers.
This is an authentic antique pistol and is sold as a collector's item only.
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