wogdon and barton 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. The duelists would take their allotted place and then fire upon a signal from one of the seconds such as the dropping of a handkerchief with a set amount of time to fire after the signal had been given. Ref: 582. More Info. Stoney Bowes, not one to give up easily, appealed against Marys divorce suit but Mary eventually gained her freedom. 0.00. A 28-Bore Flintlock Duelling PistolBy Wogdon & Barton, London, Circa 1800. A Rare Pair Of 40-Bore Flintlock Overcoat Or Travelling PistolsBy Wogdon & Barton Of London, Circa 1800. 2023 Rock Island Auction Company. [7] For some in the eighteenth century, duelling with less-accurate, smooth-bore weapons was preferred as they viewed it as allowing the judgement of God to take a role in deciding the outcome of the encounter. The overall length of this pair of flintlock dueling pistols is approx. (42.5 g); screwdriver (e): L. 3 15/16 in. Spring Steel. Robert Wogdon and John Barton operated at 14 Haymarket, London, from 1795 to 1803. The barrels were given a blued or browned finish to reduce glare. The 9 5/8"" octagon 64 caliber swamped smooth bore barrel has a fair bore with pitting. The whereabouts of the second Wogdon pistol are unknown. 15". 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. Materials. Initially, both men refused to fire. When Charles Lee and John Laurens dueled during the American Revolution, they each brought a pair. 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. Wogdons guns were designed to be aimed quickly, reliably fire, and shoot true. A duelling pistol is a type of pistol that was manufactured in matching pairs to be used in a duel, when duels were customary. Since the 1800s, explorers and dangerous game hunters navigating the African bush have trusted their lives to the double rifle. See "A." "The Best Damn Gunshop in the World" The Duke did not return fire. Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded. While the design looks a bit odd, the author has found most sawhandle pistols point very naturally. [3][4] Wogdon formed a partnership in 1794 with John Barton, after which their pistols were signed Wogdon and Barton. The 9 5/8"" octagon 64 caliber swamped smooth bore barrel has a fair bore with pitting. A serious pistol shot would practise with his own pair and would be reluctant to provide one of his pistols to his adversary. SOLD. To refuse to take part in the duel would have had the same result. [2] The name Wogdon became synonymous with dueling, to the extent that duels in England were sometimes referred to as "a Wogdon affair". Gunsmith Robert Wogdon British Two discarded Wogdon pistols were discovered. All the metal has a smooth gray-brown patina. The bow and butt cap also show engraving. Click here for more information. (30.3 cm); Cal. Robert Wogdon, a gunmaker most famous for his dueling pistols, partnered with John Barton late in his career. Lennox grazed the Dukes curls, and the Duke held his fire. Duelling pistols are often single-shot flintlock or percussion black-powder pistols which fire a lead ball. The stock is very good with the typical flat sided Wogdon style grips, two fastening wedges, no cracks or chips (except a small chip at the forward lock screw), and the wear expected of a 225 plus year old flintlock pistol. 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 1.3 oz. More Info. This supremely elegant target pistol is among their most accomplished work. Cobra Derringers are beautifully handcrafted with a wide range of calibers and barrel lengths that provides versatile and reliable service for a lifetime. The overall length is approx. Two pairs of pistols allowed for a second exchange of shots if both missed and the challenger of the duel was intent on continuing. The plain stepped locks are simply engraved Wogdon, with a plain narrow safety catch. The usual duelling distance of 12 paces was measured out and it was agreed that both parties would fire at the given signal. He was, at his death, described by his long-term friend, surgeon Jesse Foot, who had attended his duelling injuries 33 years earlier, as a villain to the backbone cowardly, insidious, hypocritical, tyrannic, mean, violent, selfish, jealous, revengeful, inhuman and savage without a counterveiling quality. Robert Wogdon (January 1734 - 28 March 1813) died aged 79 and was buried with his wife Jane (died 15 February 1805, aged 69) in the chancel of St Bartholomew's Church, located on the outskirts of Buntingford, Hertfordshire. 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. The finest London firearms made in the classic British style of the early nineteenth century rank among the most stately and innovative in the history of gunmaking. The Mantons, Griffin & Tow, H.W. 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. 0.5 oz. The barrels on earlier guns were cylindrical, while later ones tended to be octagonal. His pistols were so well known that "Stanzas on Duelling Inscribed to Wogdon, the Celebrated Pistol-Maker" from 1782 starts with the lines "Hail Wogdon! It has an inoperative hammer safety. It also breaks from the longstanding tradition of decorative opulence in fine Continental European firearms.London gunmakers favored subtle embellishments that complemented the firearms deliberate and meticulous assemblies. 4.8 oz. Pistol Kits; Chemicals and Compounds. 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. Robert Wogdon made many and varied firearms pocket and livery pistols, double-barrelled pistols, sporting guns and rifles, carbines and blunderbusses but he was most renowned for his duelling pistols. They have small blade front and fixed notch rear sights. (9.6 mm); Wt. The pistols have smoothbore Damascus barrels with gold vent liners, dovetailed silver blade front sights, "Wogdon & Barton London" signed on top, registration markings for County Down in Ireland, engraved borders at the breech, and casehardened standing breeches with fixed notch rear sights and engraving. Contrary to popular belief, duelling pistols were made as a cased pair, not to provide a weapon for each adversary but rather so each adversary could have a second pistol if a second shot was required. With John Barton, traded Wogdon & Barton from 1795, succeeded by Barton, 1803. Lot 1278: Cased pair of Walter Adams percussion dueling pistols. The ultimate pocket pistol, derringer handguns are lightweight, compact, and can easily be tucked away in a pocket or purse. The wedge and wrist escutcheons are silver, and the latter have a monogram that appears to be the initials "LD." The locks are signed "Wogdon/&/Barton" and have frizzen rollers, sliding half-cock safeties, and stepped tails. 0.00. The events leading up to the duel, the newspaper articles, the near fatal injuries Stoney had suffered, had all been a complete sham engineered by Stoney and Bate to trick Bowes into marriage, giving Stoney control over her huge fortune. As John Norris writes in Pistols at Dawn: A History of Duelling, Wogdons name has unarguably become more closely associated with dueling pistols than any other gunsmith of the period, and has come to epitomize these specialized firearms. They are immediately recognizable by their elegant proportions, restrained ornament, and technical refinement. At some stage after they left Wogdons shop their original elegant full stocks were replaced with rather ugly heavy bronze fore-ends, perhaps to add muzzle weight to shift the centre of balance and reduce barrel flip. The Metropolitan Museum of Art. [3], Duelling pistols had long barrels - typically around 10in (250mm) and fired large, heavy bullets. (36.9 g); bullet mould (d): L. 4 13/16 (12.2 cm); Cal. Colonel Lennox fired and the ball grazed one of his Royal Highness curls. The butt cap and trigger guard are polished bright. Of course if you could hit your opponent first, you might not have to be fired upon at all. Wogdon's duelling pistols were fitted with set triggers as a standard feature, so they cannot be regarded as "secret" devices that other duellists of the era would be completely unaware of. The Burr and Hamilton Duel at Weehawken, New Jersey, July 11, 1804 The Duke of York had publicly insulted him and had virtually accused him of cowardice. Great Britain and Ireland, 1600-1800 A.D. They have small blade front and fixed notch rear sights. He was found guilty of conspiracy to abduct Mary and sentenced to three years in prison, though he managed to spend his prison term in comfort due to his continued access to Marys estate. Starting in 1795 to 1803, he operated with a partner, John Barton, as Wogdon & Barton so this pistol is 1795 or earlier. 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). Pistol (a): L. 16 1/8 in. Very good with more than half of the period refurbished brown, distinct Damascus patterns, and bright gold vent on the barrel; mottled silver-gray patina on the lock, gray and brown patina on the iron furniture, dark aged patina on the silver, replaced ramrod shaft, minor oxidation/pitting, and general mild wear. The Burr-Hamilton duel pistols were originally in a very similar configuration to this pair. ANTIQUE Engraved WOGDON FLINTLOCK Dueling Pistol Pistol Maker of the Pistols Used in the BURR-HAMILTON Duel! Hamilton had opposed Burrs political campaigns since the 1790s, and letters were published indicating Hamilton at a dinner expressed his opposition to Burr politically, called him a dangerous man, and held a still more despicable opinion of Burr. Standard flintlock pistols can have a noticeable delay between pulling the trigger and actually firing the bullet unless precisely tuned. 20002023 The Metropolitan Museum of Art. (42.5 g); screwdriver (e): L. 3 15/16 in. (41 cm); L. of barrel 11 15/16 in. Price: 28,500 Maker: Robert Wogdon Date: circa 1780 Each Pistol with 10 inch browned swamped octagonal barrel signed along the top flat, engraved with a transverse band of beadwork at the rear of the breech and with silver fore sight, case-hardened foliate engraved tang decorated with a band of beadwork in front of the rear sight . A discussion of the poem in "The Critical Review; or, Annals of Literature" from 1782 notes, "The artist to whom these stanzas are inscribed is famous for his skill in making pistols, whose aim is remarkably true" and notes the lines "No one can tell how short he shall remain, If honour calls and Wogdon bids him die" as among the best in the poem. In the Lee-Laurens duel mentioned above, the two men resolved to walk towards one another and fire at will and exchanged shots at just five or six paces. Robert Wogdon produced flintlock firearms from the 1760s, and was particularly well known for his high quality duelling pistols. As the distance closed they could fire at will. 3 lb. The guns had several special features, including heavy brass forends for steadier aim and both front and rear sights for a more accurate shot. 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. The seconds turned their backs, so they could deny being credible witnesses to what transpired should they be drawn into court. After he forcibly abducted Mary to the north of England, a warrant was issued for Stoney Bowes arrest. The overall length of this pair of flintlock dueling pistols is approx. These were break action, single-shot weapons that were fitted with a shield in front of the trigger, to protect the hand holding the pistol. Remarkable design and engineering continues to mark out the British gun trade. Patron of that Leaden death!" An eagle is engraved on the headband. A North African Flintlock Pistol . As the challenged party, Hamilton selected Churchs pistols as the weapons. All the metal has a smooth gray-brown patina. Pair of Wogdon & Barton Flintlock Dueling Pistols (AH6322), 7626 Westheimer @ Voss, Houston, Texas 77063. This is a very nice pair of dueling pistols by a well-known maker of quality flintlock pistols. But if the first to fire missed, he was required to stand still and wait for his opponent's shot. 12.9 oz. 3 lb. Her promiscuous behaviour was well known and a series of anonymous, scurrilous articles with barely veiled references to her appeared in Reverend Bates Morning Post. (39.4 cm); Wt. In 1797, Alexander Hamilton's brother-in-law, John Baker Church, had obtained an exquisite pair of custom-made dueling pistols made by Wogdon. Lot 3247: A very desirable cased pair of Wogdon & Barton flintlock dueling pistols from circa 1795-1803. Scroll left to view more. (3.8 cm); Wt. 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. The Wogdon pistols used in the Hamilton-Burr duel belonged to Hamiltons brother-in-law, Colonel John Barker Church. Such alterations would have taken place at some time after it left Wogdons shop. Bentham concluded that Burr was little better than a murderer. The 10"" swamped at the muzzle octagon 67 caliber smooth bore barrels have good bores with light roughness. Two loud bangs followed by the unmistakable sound of clashing swords were heard and, with the help of waiters, the door was forced open. Collectors Firearms, LLC. Whatever its origin, the name Wogdon certainly has a funereal ring to it, and very appropriate for the gunmaker whose duelling pistols were to send many men to their premature deaths. Burr challenged Hamilton to a duel. The breech plug tangs, butt caps, and trigger guards have decorative engraving. Engraved in gold on the barrel: ARGer DE L'EMPEREUR. Mechanically fine. New York. E ach 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 Gunmakers to Bow St. Police, 1801-3. Robert Wogden was one of the preeminent gunsmiths of his era. 344. Like that pair, these pistols have "concealed" single set triggers, a standard feature of their pistols rather than a secret designed to give one duelist an advantage over the other. Robert Wogdon produced flintlock firearms from the 1760s, and was particularly well known for his high quality duelling pistols. Where neither principal owned a pistol, then a pair might be produced to be shared. SOLD. If you have comments or questions about this object record, please complete and submit this form. Burr appears to have had no such qualms and had been practicing his marksmanship. Tools and Accesories. 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. His pistols were so well known that "Stanzas on Duelling Inscribed to Wogdon, the Celebrated Pistol-Maker" from 1782 starts with the lines "Hail Wogdon! Very good with more than half of the period refurbished brown, distinct Damascus patterns, and bright gold vent on the barrel; mix of brown and mottled silver-gray patina on the lock, gray and brown patina on the iron furniture, dark aged patina on the silver, mild oxidation/pitting, and generally mild wear overall. 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. Robert Wogdon and John Barton operated at 14 Haymarket, London, from 1795 to 1803. Robert Wogdon (British, 17341813), Gunsmith: The actions on both pistols function correctly. Robert Wogdon and John Barton operated at 14 Haymarket, London, from 1795 to 1803. From 9mm to 45 ACP, find the best pistol for you. Four years later, in 1808, Burr met Jeremy Bentham, the noted English philosopher, and Bentham claimed to have been certain of his (Burrs) ability to kill Hamilton. The Faur Le Page company of France made special pistols for sport duelling. 1834); Theodore Offerman, New York (until d. 1937; his estate sale, American Art Association-Anderson Galleries, Inc., New York, November 1113, 1937, no. 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 retired in 1803 and died in 1813. If the matter could not be resolved through formal correspondence, the conflict would most commonly be settled with a formal exchange of shots from proper dueling pistols: a Wogdon affair.. Not all fine, antique pairs of pistols are duelling pistols, though they may be called so. (22.7 g); glass bottle (f): H. 1 1/2 in. The Critical Review; or, Annals of Literature, hot air balloons with blunderbusses over Paris, Duke of York was challenged by his nephew Charles Lennox. The barrels are marked Wogdon & Barton London in script on the top flat. During his lifetime Wogdons pistols were considered to be of unsurpassed quality and reliability, to the point that they were even sold to clients in North America. Wogdon apprenticed to Edward Newton in 1748, according to Howard Blackmore in Gunmakers of London, 1350-1850. After he finished his apprenticeship, he ran his own shop and then partnered with John Barton in 1795 and retired in 1803. A Rifled Pocket Pistol by Smith. 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 are currently no customer product questions on this lot. (36.9 g); bullet mould (d): L. 4 13/16 (12.2 cm); Cal. His total production of duelling pistols over the 39 years that he was a gunmaker is unknown. 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. Despite duelling being always regarded as illegal, in practice it was widely tolerated by both the juries and the sentencing judges. Although their purpose was combat or self-defense, holster pistols were used on occasion to fight duels. 7626 Westheimer @ Voss, Houston, Texas 77063. Free ground shipping on all US Online Orders over $100! As you can see, hitting a man-sized target with a muzzleloading pistol wouldnt have been particularly difficult. 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. Gunsmith John Barton British. The seven days having expired and no club member recollecting to have heard such words, Colonel Lennox felt justified in concluding that they were never uttered. They, and the cocks, have raised decorative edges. Impact also services the needs of law enforcement and military with our wide variety of tactical weapons and . Tools for metal. (136.1 g); cleaning rod (c): L. 15 1/2 in. To order, please call 01666 502200 or email: subscriptions@bonhams.com, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, Luxury stationery: a wonderfully sensuous experience. (1219 g); powder flask (b): H. 4 1/8 in. More has been written about this duel than any other in American history. Burrs shot had struck him in the ribs and caused serious damage to his organs and left him paralyzed. At first glance, the surviving pistol is not immediately recognisable as the work of Robert Wogdon. After one man had fired, the other could fire within the remaining allotted time. Wogdon retired in 1803 and died in 1813.

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