[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. Of course if you could hit your opponent first, you might not have to be fired upon at all. The Museum looks forward to receiving your comments. (41 cm); L. of barrel 11 15/16 in. Wogdon made the pistols used in the infamous BurrHamilton duel, which were later claimed to have concealed "hair triggers" (also known as set triggers). The engraving on the escutcheon merits further research. [2] The name Wogdon became synonymous with dueling, to the extent that duels in England were sometimes referred to as "a Wogdon affair". This could certainly be a risky proposition if you didnt get to shoot first. Browse SCHEELS selection of handguns and pistols featuring top brands like Glock, SIG, Smith & Wesson, & more. The overall length of this pair of flintlock dueling pistols is approx. They, and the cocks, have raised decorative edges. (1726.5 g), Classification: 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. No details as to the pistol used by the Duke of York have so far been found. Mary had already filed for divorce, unheard of in 18th-century England, and this only added to her notoriety. 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 refinished stock is good and has some dings and worn spots in the otherwise distinct checkering, crack between the ramrod entry pipe and trigger guard finial, repair above the nose of the lock, and some scattered minor dings and scratches. The custom fitted case has a later three-compartment powder flasks, balls, and an original section from the ramrod of gun "A." Instead of firing into the sky or the ground, aiming for a near miss would show seriousness and would appear to any witnesses to have been a legitimate attempt but avoid taking a life. The Burr and Hamilton Duel at Weehawken, New Jersey, July 11, 1804 [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. Starting in 1795 to 1803, he operated with a partner, John Barton, as Wogdon & Barton so this pistol is 1795 or earlier. Burrs shot had struck him in the ribs and caused serious damage to his organs and left him paralyzed. Dueling as a way to protect one's reputation has long faded from acceptable behavior, but these paired and cased dueling pistols for sale in Rock Island Auction Company's Aug. 26-28 Premier Auction are a fascinating way to recall a different time and a different way of personal conduct. Robert Wogdon and John Barton operated at 14 Haymarket, London, from 1795 to 1803. But you had never gained so great a name, In England had your pistols killed as few." As part of the Met's Open Access policy, you can freely copy, modify and distribute this image, even for commercial purposes. The stock on gun 1, which is lighter than gun 2, is vey good with no cracks, a chip around the rear barrel key, a small chip at the rear trigger guard attachment pin on the right, and scattered usage dents and dings. The plot was foiled, but he was acquitted. One Theophilus Swift was to write a pamphlet on the affair, taking the Dukes side. Firearms-Pistols-Flintlock, Credit Line: The overall length is approx. Their "saw handle" stocks are one of just many designs English gunmakers experimented with in their efforts to create deadly accurate dueling pistols. Robert Wogdon and John Barton operated at 14 Haymarket, London, from 1795 to 1803. Many of Wogdons pistols have bent barrels. The duel took place at exactly the same place where Philips father was to meet Aaron Burr three years later. He died in 1813, and by that time hundreds of men are believed to have been injured or killed by his pistols in duels. If you have comments or questions about this object record, please complete and submit this form. From 9mm to 45 ACP, find the best pistol for you. The overall length is approx. [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. The overall length of this pair of flintlock dueling pistols is approx. Church himself had fought a bloodless duel with Burr a few years earlier. The barrels are marked Wogdon & Barton London in script on the top flat. Description The barrels are 10 octagonal, sighted, browned twist with bore size of .476 and scratch rifled. Poem, Stanzas on Duelling, by an Irish Volunteer, 1783, began Hail Wogden! 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. Two loud bangs followed by the unmistakable sound of clashing swords were heard and, with the help of waiters, the door was forced open. 181520", "THE TAMING OF THE DUEL: MASCULINITY, HONOUR AND RITUAL VIOLENCE IN LONDON, 16601800", "www.exetermemories.co.uk/EM/_events/last_duel.php", "Material Culture and Military History: Test-Firing Early Modern Small Arms", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Duelling_pistol&oldid=1132214902, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 7 January 2023, at 20:30. The barrels have a decorative band around the breech end. Mechanically fine. Famous for duelling pistols. 1834); Theodore Offerman, New York (until d. 1937; his estate sale, American Art Association-Anderson Galleries, Inc., New York, November 1113, 1937, no. Provenance: The Collection of Joe M. Wanenmacher Jr. 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. Again, the affair began with politics. Dueling pistol makers continued to innovate through the end of the flintlock era and into the percussion era. When it came down to staring down an opponent, many men put their trust in gunmakers like Robert Wogdon rather than divine intervention. He formally called upon the Duke either to give up the name of his false informant or afford him satisfaction. Look at any Wogdon duelling pistol, be it one from his early production years in the mid-1770s or one made towards the end of his career when in partnership with John Barton in the early 1800s, and they all have that unmistakable Wogdon style. 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 . They loaded the pistols and the parties took their stations. 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. 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. He is recorded as 'Gunmaker, at Mr. Maw's Haberdasher, Cockspur St., Charing Cross' in 1764. The top center of the oval has what appears to be some kind of bird figure and a sword. Lot 3248 in the upcoming August 26-28 Premier Auction: A classic pair of Wogdon dueling pistols from circa 1780. 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. While the design looks a bit odd, the author has found most sawhandle pistols point very naturally. The 10" swamped at the muzzle octagon 67 caliber smooth bore barrels have good bores with light roughness. There was not just a single form for a proper duel. He died early the next morning. An Irish duelling pistol, dated 1774, a collectors term for a gun where the barrel is longer than 10in, with a short, straight butt. Wogdon retired in 1803 and died in 1813. We offer a wide selection of firearms, including: handguns, shotguns, rifles, ammunition, rifle scopes and optics, as well as collectible machine guns and other NFA/Class 3 guns. With John Barton, traded Wogdon & Barton from 1795, succeeded by Barton, 1803. Given both men had time to take deliberate aim, neither may walk away unscathed, and the chance of death was high. 15". 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. John OSullivan and De Witt Bailey chart the life and work of the gunmaker known for his duelling pistols in their new book, Robert Wogdon, Wogdon & Barton, John Barton, London Gunmakers 1764-1819. Estimated at $7,500-$12,000, these dueling pistols are beautiful, rare, and historically significant. Read British gunmakers of the 21st century for more about the companies continuing a long tradition. Scroll left to view more. The poem alludes to fate but suggests a duelists destiny lay in Wogdons hand. There are currently no customer product questions on this lot. This supremely elegant target pistol is among their most accomplished work. "Loan Exhibition of European Arms and Armor," August 3September 27, 1931, no. But you had never gained so great a name, In England had your pistols killed as few." The barrels are marked Wogdon & Barton London in script on the top flat. By 1780, Wogdon had settled on the final form for his duelling pistols and saw no reason for any . Pistols with calibers of 0.45in (11mm), 0.52in (13mm), 0.58in (15mm) or even 0.65in (17mm) were common. Public domain data for this object can also be accessed using the Met's Open Access API. As the smoke cleared, Alexander Hamilton lay mortally wounded. Prince William Frederick, Second Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh (1803d. 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. Guns International #: 102054289 Seller's Inventory #: AH6306. Only one of the pair of pistols made by Robert Wogdon that were used in this duel has survived, and is on permanent exhibition at the Museum of London; it presumably belonged to Colonel Lennox. Remarkable design and engineering continues to mark out the British gun trade. [4], All component parts were manufactured, hand-finished and then adjusted with great care and precision, which made duelling pistols much more costly than standard firearms of the period. The ultimate pocket pistol, derringer handguns are lightweight, compact, and can easily be tucked away in a pocket or purse. (42.5 g); screwdriver (e): L. 3 15/16 in. One of a pair of silver-mounted duelling pistols, the earliest Wogdon set with silver by Michael Barnett, registered on 29 June 1781. This is famously represented in the book and film The Last Duel. Carried to his Manhattan home, Hamilton lingered in agony, the pistol ball lodged next to his spine. 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. Two Engraved English Flintlock Pistols -A) Desirable Wogdon & Barton Dueling PistolWogdon dueling pistols are among the most historical and were used in the most famous of all American duels: the Burr-Hamilton affair. Design [ edit] A cased pair of half-stocked duelling pistols dated 1793. [16][17] The famous fictional duel between Pierre and Dolokhov in the novel War and Peace was of this kind. British, London, Medium: The pistols used in the Hamilton=Burr duel, which belonged to Hamiltons brother-in-law. The barrels on earlier guns were cylindrical, while later ones tended to be octagonal. This rare public showing marked the first time these pistols have been displayed in Washington, D.C. Robert Wogdon, a gunmaker most famous for his dueling pistols, partnered with John Barton late in his career. The wedge and wrist escutcheons are silver, and the latter have a monogram that appears to be the initials "LD." Robert Wogdon produced flintlock firearms from the 1760s, and was particularly well known for his high quality duelling pistols. Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Steel and Brass Section, Rod and Sheet. 4.8 oz. Since the 1800s, explorers and dangerous game hunters navigating the African bush have trusted their lives to the double rifle. SOLD. The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Click Photo to Enlarge Guns International #: 101363115 Seller's Inventory #: 190413 Category Antique Pistols - Flintlock Handguns - European Pistols Seller's Information 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.. Where neither principal owned a pistol, then a pair might be produced to be shared. 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 The 10"" swamped at the muzzle octagon 67 caliber smooth bore barrels have good bores with light roughness. The hard part would have been shooting both accurately and quickly with your life on the line. More Info. Wogdon & Barton (British, London 17951803), Gunsmith: Lock plates engraved Wogdon & Barton, having push-on half-cock safeties, semi-rain proof pans, and roller frizzen springs (one spring repaired). 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: (1219 g); powder flask (b): H. 4 1/8 in. Its the story of a, In 1873, two of America's greatest gunmakers would unveil the defining arms of the era. Lennox grazed the Dukes curls, and the Duke held his fire. Although their purpose was combat or self-defense, holster pistols were used on occasion to fight duels. 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. 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. Instead, the duelists should fire quickly. After one man had fired, the other could fire within the remaining allotted time. 0.00. 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! Holster pistols, or horse pistols were used on horseback and carried in pairs in a leather holster slung across a horse's saddle. However, it was acceptable for duels to be fought with different pistols and for each duellist to use their own pair, so they could use weapons they were familiar with. He carried on his business in Haymarket from 1774 until his retirement in 1802. 0.8 oz. The butt cap and trigger guard are polished bright. Such alterations would have taken place at some time after it left Wogdons shop. There were also varieties of barrier duels in which the duelist started a set number of paces apart with a barrier in the center. Initially, both men refused to fire. Use your arrow keys to navigate the tabs below, and your tab key to choose an item, Title: Deloping was technically against most dueling codes as it implied the matter was not actually serious enough for an exchange of gunfire, but it wasnt uncommon. An eagle is engraved on the headband. Burr was unharmed but stood in shock before being rushed away from the scene as was customary. Wogdon retired in 1803 and died in 1813. He returned shortly before the War of 1812. Robert Wogdon produced flintlock firearms from the 1760s, and was particularly well known for his high quality duelling pistols. John Barton (British, recorded 17951819), Culture: 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. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. 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. SCHEELS 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. Ref: 582. A Rifled Pocket Pistol by Smith. 1.3 oz. 1 lb. 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. Gunmaker at Mr. Maws haberdashers, Cockspur St., Charing Cross, 1764. Famous for duelling pistols. A Very Fine Cased Pair of 28-Bore Duelling Pistols. This artwork is meant to be viewed from right to left. The Duke of York had publicly insulted him and had virtually accused him of cowardice. Patron of that Leaden death. 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. 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! Tools for wood. 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. At first glance, the surviving pistol is not immediately recognisable as the work of Robert Wogdon. Wogdons guns were designed to be aimed quickly, reliably fire, and shoot true. [3], In continental Europe, the use of smooth-bored pistols was considered cowardly, and rifled pistols were the norm. Robert Wogdon (1734-1813) is arguably the best known and most respected maker of flintlock dueling pistols. Lennox replied that he could not consider His Royal Highness as any other than the son of his King. As part of, Samuel Brunn (English, London, recorded 17951820), Louis Perrin (French, Paris, active 182365), James Purdey the Elder (British, London 17841863 Margate), J. C. A. Brun (French, Paris, active 184972), Louis Nicolas Auguste Flobert (French, Paris, 18191894). The overall length is approx. [2] The name Wogdon became synonymous with dueling, to the extent that duels in England were sometimes referred to as "a Wogdon affair". The remaining furniture is iron and includes classic English engraving, including fine pineapple finials on the trigger guards. 0.8 oz. .36 in (9.3 mm); Wt. [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 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. Interestingly these pistols look identical to the pistols used in the Burr-Hamilton duel of 1804, including the 'concealed hair triggers' Description The barrels which are gently swamped to the muzzle, are 10.25 octagonal, sighted, browned twist with a smooth bore size of .550. [3][4] Wogdon formed a partnership in 1794 with John Barton, after which their pistols were signed Wogdon and Barton. A serious pistol shot would practise with his own pair and would be reluctant to provide one of his pistols to his adversary. Wogdon & Barton was an 18th-century firm of gunsmiths based in London, England. (22.7 g); glass bottle (f): H. 1 1/2 in. The stock on gun 2 is fine with no cracks or chips and the dents and dings expected of light to moderate use. 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). All the shooter has to do to set the trigger is press it forward, something readily found in examination by anyone knowledgeable with dueling pistols, and a feature I would expect the seconds to explain if one or both duelists was inexperienced. 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. (39.4 cm); Wt. These shots were fired at 25 yards with rapid dueling style aim rather than carefully deliberate aim. Philip was mortally wounded, and died in agony the following day. Compounds and Solutions for Wood. See "A." The locks are signed "Wogdon/&/Barton" and have frizzen rollers, sliding half-cock safeties, and stepped tails. The breech plug tangs, butt caps, and trigger guards have decorative engraving. More has been written about this duel than any other in American history. 0.00. The Duke did not return fire. The overall length of the pistols is 16in and the smooth-bore octagonal barrels are 29-bore. As the distance closed they could fire at will. [12], It is often stated that duelling pistols came in identical pairs to put each duellist on an equal footing. Other Materials. Like most of the earlier English dueling pistols, this pair has a lighter build. The Critical Review; or, Annals of Literature, hot air balloons with blunderbusses over Paris, Duke of York was challenged by his nephew Charles Lennox. This is a very nice pair of dueling pistols by a well-known maker of quality flintlock pistols. This was a legal proceeding in which a persons guilt or innocence was determined by the outcome of a fight. Original Tools. Not surprisingly, the few duels in which Wogdons pistols were known to have been used took place between opponents who were well-known public figures. Wogdon had apprenticed to the Irish gunmaker Edward Norton in Lincolnshire. 0.00. Rogers Fund, 1937, Accession Number: Both pistols have their original iron-tipped ramrods with an attached worm at the end.
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