Of course if you could hit your opponent first, you might not have to be fired upon at all. In 1801, young Philip Hamilton, son of founding father Alexander Hamilton, and his friend and theater manager Stephen Price challenged New York City attorney George Eacker to a duel after confronting Eacker about a Independence Day speech he had given critical of Alexander Hamilton. The relined case has moderate age and storage related wear. Although best suited for military use, they were often owned by civilians. This is famously represented in the book and film The Last Duel. Hamilton languished until 2 p.m. on July 12, 1804. [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. 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. Guns International #: 102054289 Seller's Inventory #: AH6306. All the metal has a smooth gray-brown patina. The barrels are marked Wogdon & Barton London in script on the top flat. He died in 1813, and by that time hundreds of men are believed to have been injured or killed by his pistols in duels. Public domain data for this object can also be accessed using the Met's Open Access API. 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 emotional trauma that Alexander Hamilton must have suffered three years later, facing Aaron Burr on the same spot where his son had been killed, and with perhaps the same pistol that he himself was now holding, can hardly be imagined. The actions on both pistols function correctly. 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. SUBSCRIBE today for our lowest ever deal, SIX ISSUES for JUST 6 by clicking on THIS link. Robert Wogdon and John Barton operated at 14 Haymarket, London, from 1795 to 1803. They, and the cocks, have raised decorative edges. By the time duelling with pistols had superseded duelling with swords in the early 1770s, the purpose had shifted from wounding or killing your opponent to demonstrating that, as a man of honour, you were prepared to risk your life to defend your reputation, or that of your family or your regiment. More Info. Hamiltons pistol went off and struck the ground. 0.00. Some say Hamilton threw away his shot on purpose as he had declared he intended to do privately and then Burr fired, while others suggest Hamilton fired reflexively after being shot. (3.8 cm); Wt. The overall length is approx. 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.[6]. 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. 1 lb. (44.5 cm); D. 6 3/4 in. Since the 1800s, explorers and dangerous game hunters navigating the African bush have trusted their lives to the double rifle. Robert Wogdon (1734-1813) is arguably the best known and most respected maker of flintlock dueling pistols. [2] The Duke had earlier indicated to Colonel Lennox that he wished to desire no protection from his rank. Wogdon & Barton (British, London 17951803), Gunsmith: On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 0.00. Wood for Gunsmithing and restoration. The poem alludes to fate but suggests a duelists destiny lay in Wogdons hand. Compounds and Solutions for Metals. ANTIQUE Engraved WOGDON FLINTLOCK Dueling Pistol Pistol Maker of the Pistols Used in the BURR-HAMILTON Duel! 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. From about 1790 firearms were generally fitted with mahogany cases, whose interiors were lined with green baize (woolen cloth) and subdivided into discrete compartments for the weapon, tools, and accessories. All the metal has a smooth gray-brown patina. Burrs shot had struck him in the ribs and caused serious damage to his organs and left him paralyzed. As the challenged party, Hamilton selected Churchs pistols as the weapons. Both pistols have their original iron-tipped ramrods with an attached worm at the end. 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. More Info. [11] The short range most duels took place at, combined with the accuracy of rifled pistols meant their use substantially increased the chances of a fatality during a duel. While other well-known English gunmakers such as Joseph Manton manufactured fine dueling pistols, Wogdon specialized in them. 14.75". Research suggests the attribution is spurious, though the quality is superb. Hamilton did not elaborate but indicated his remarks were political, not personal, which would imply that Burrs honor had not been drawn into question. Geoff Walker trading as The Flintlock Collection - All Rights Reserved This is a very nice pair of dueling pistols by a well-known maker of quality flintlock pistols. That may have been one option, but it doesnt appear to have been common. 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. SOLD. The pistols used in the Hamilton=Burr duel, which belonged to Hamiltons brother-in-law. (1219 g); powder flask (b): H. 4 1/8 in. Browse SCHEELS selection of handguns and pistols featuring top brands like Glock, SIG, Smith & Wesson, & more. Poem, Stanzas on Duelling, by an Irish Volunteer, 1783, began Hail Wogden! The plain stepped locks are simply engraved Wogdon, with a plain narrow safety catch. He then fled to Europe where he continued to conspire to steal land in the West. Use your arrow keys to navigate the tabs below, and your tab key to choose an item, Title: Two shots are believed to have rung out almost simultaneously. He died on September 14, 1836, a poor and broken man, on the same day that the divorce was finalized. A fine pair of flintlock duelling pistols by the master makers Wogdon and Barton of London, are coming up for auction in the Militaria & Ethnographica Sale at Tennants Auctioneers on 5 th October with an estimate of 14,000 - 18,000 plus buyer's premium. Price and Eacker exchanged shots multiple times the following day without injury and considered their affair settled. At first glance, the surviving pistol is not immediately recognisable as the work of Robert Wogdon. Both pistols have their original iron-tipped ramrods with an attached worm at the end. For example, if God was sure to choose the innocent, then he could guide a ball to the proper target no matter how inaccurate the pistol, but duelists sought out pistols by gunmakers known for reliability and accuracy, and some practiced shooting at targets to ensure their aim was true. Finally, a published letter made reference to a particularly despicable opinion Hamilton had expressed about Burr. Wogdon had apprenticed to the Irish gunmaker Edward Norton in Lincolnshire. 283, sold to MMA). The top center of the oval has what appears to be some kind of bird figure and a sword. Pair of Four-Barreled Turnover Percussion Pistols of Henry Pelham Fiennes Pelham-Clinton, 4th Duke of Newcastle-under-Lyne (17851851), with Pair of Box-Lock Turn-Off Pocket Pistols, Case, and Accessories, Double-Barrel Breech-Loading Pinfire Shotgun, Breech-Loading Rimfire Cartridge Pistol with Case and Accessories. 15". They loaded the pistols and the parties took their stations. This is a very nice pair of dueling pistols by a well-known maker of quality flintlock pistols. Starting in 1795 to 1803, he operated with a partner, John Barton, as Wogdon & Barton so this pistol is 1795 or earlier. For example, when the Duke of York was challenged by his nephew Charles Lennox when they were serving in the Coldstream Guards, Lennoxs Wogdon pistols from 12 paces at Wimbledon Common was chosen, and they were to fire upon the signal. He left no records and never used serial numbers on his guns. [19] Participants wore heavy, protective clothing and a metal helmet, similar to a fencing mask but with an eye-screen of thick glass. In some instances multiple rounds were fired without injury. The overall length of the pistols is 16in and the smooth-bore octagonal barrels are 29-bore. [7] The name Wogden in particular became associated with duelling pistols, to the extent that a duel was sometimes referred to by lawyers as a "Wogden Case". 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. Pistols with rifled barrels spin-stabilize the shot when it is fired, resulting in much improved accuracy. Church himself had fought a bloodless duel with Burr a few years earlier. The ultimate pocket pistol, derringer handguns are lightweight, compact, and can easily be tucked away in a pocket or purse. [5] These gave the person using them an advantage over their opponent by reducing the amount of finger pressure required to fire the pistol, which greatly increased accuracy of the shot. However, for at least twenty years before the BurrHamilton duel, English duelling pistols by all the top makers had been customarily fitted with set triggers. 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. 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. Often the duelists would each select one pistol from a cased pair, but in some duels they would each use one of their own, and if a second round of fire was demanded they could use the other. Patron of that Leaden death. (1726.5 g). Lot 1275: Cased Pair of Griffin & Tow flintlock dueling pistols circa 1780. 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. Tools and Accesories. Robert Wogdon manufactured the pistols used in the Hamilton-Burr duel, the most famous duel in American history. (3.8 cm); Wt. Thus, firing too early might make you more likely to miss and have to risk being shot at from a shorter range. 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. 4.8 oz. 4.8 oz. Purpose-built duelling pistols have various improvements to make them more reliable and accurate. [5] These gave the person using them an advantage over their opponent by reducing the amount of finger pressure required to fire the pistol, which greatly increased accuracy of the shot. 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. .36 in (9.3 mm); Wt. 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. Burr, with his political prospects already fading, demanded an explanation of what Hamilton had said about him, and a series of notes were exchanged. Starting in 1795 to 1803, he operated with a partner, John Barton, as Wogdon & Barton so this pistol is 1795 or earlier. This rare public showing marked the first time these pistols have been displayed in Washington, D.C. The hooks or spurs on the trigger guard can be used with your middle finger to help steady the pistol. The surviving Lennox pistol used in a duel with the Duke of York. Gunsmith Wogdon & Barton British .38 in. 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. 0.5 oz. This nice single dueling flintlock pistol by a very well known maker is ready for your English flintlock pistol collection. The name Wogdon or, as it was sometimes recorded, Wogden or Wegden, suggests its origin might have been in some long-forgotten ancient craft or trade, or the name of one of the more than 3,000 lost medieval villages, the names of which have long since disappeared from the map. Churchs Wogdon & Barton pistols were used on July 11, 1804, close to where the young Hamilton had been mortally wounded. When facing down a, The birth of the legendary Barrett M82 sniper rifle, is a fascinating American tale of inspiration, dedication, and innovation. As the smoke cleared, Alexander Hamilton lay mortally wounded. This resulted in a further duel between Colonel Lennox and Swift, which resulted in the unfortunate Swift being shot in the abdomen. The Mantons, Griffin & Tow, H.W. Threading and drilling tooling. It is also only the second pair of Wogdons known with 16-sided barrels. The guns had several special features, including heavy brass forends for steadier aim and both front and rear sights for a more accurate shot. The barrels are marked Wogdon & Barton London in script on the top flat. This is an edited extract from Robert Wogdon, Wogdon & Barton, John Barton, London Gunmakers 1764-1819, price 75, published by Bonhams. The best hunting horse. Pistol dueling was an associate (non-medal) event at the 1906 and 1908 Olympic games (see Olympic dueling). Colonel Lennox and the Duke, accompanied by their seconds, met on Wimbledon Common on the morning of 26 May. Impact also services the needs of law enforcement and military with our wide variety of tactical weapons and . (30.3 cm); Cal. (9.6 mm); Wt. [2] The name Wogdon became synonymous with dueling, to the extent that duels in England were sometimes referred to as "a Wogdon affair". Given the large number of cased pairs of his duelling pistols that have survived to this day, his production was significant. Robert Wogdon and John Barton operated at 14 Haymarket, London, from 1795 to 1803. There's a lot going on in this escutcheon! .36 in (9.3 mm); Wt. (39.4 cm); Wt. Such alterations would have taken place at some time after it left Wogdons shop. Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. A serious pistol shot would practise with his own pair and would be reluctant to provide one of his pistols to his adversary. Cased Pair of John Blissett & Son Percussion Dueling Pistols: Lot 332 Four British Prime Ministers have engaged in duels throughout history. Estimated at $7,500-$12,000, these dueling pistols are beautiful, rare, and historically significant. 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. Much to everyones surprise, following the wedding Stoney made a rapid and complete recovery. The 10"" swamped at the muzzle octagon 67 caliber smooth bore barrels have good bores with light roughness. [3], In continental Europe, the use of smooth-bored pistols was considered cowardly, and rifled pistols were the norm. Its the story of a, In 1873, two of America's greatest gunmakers would unveil the defining arms of the era. There was not just a single form for a proper duel. As part of the Met's Open Access policy, you can freely copy, modify and distribute this image, even for commercial purposes. This could certainly be a risky proposition if you didnt get to shoot first. Robert Wogden was one of the preeminent gunsmiths of his era. By 1780, Wogdon had settled on the final form for his duelling pistols and saw no reason for any . A major source of income for Robert Wogdon was the production of duelling pistols, though perhaps significantly he never referred in his invoices to his pistols as being duelling pistols, but were rather a neat pair or brace. Burr challenged Hamilton to a duel. 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. 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. Spring Steel. 1.3 oz. The plot was foiled, but he was acquitted. When General Hamilton arrived, the seconds measured out the distance, 10 full paces, and cast lots for the choice of position. Pair of Wogdon & Barton Flintlock Dueling Pistols (AH6322) Price: $6,500.00 Item Number: AH6322 Add to Cart Add to wishlist Robert Wogdon and John Barton operated at 14 Haymarket, London, from 1795 to 1803. 1.5 oz. 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. 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. Lot 81: This historic pair of silver mounted H.W. His total production of duelling pistols over the 39 years that he was a gunmaker is unknown. The Mantons, Griffin & Tow, H.W. He went perilously close to putting a ball through the dukes head, grazing one of the royal curls an action which would not have improved his military career prospects. The crest and monogram strongly suggest they may have belonged to Wogdons son-in-law, William Butt Jnr. The events that culminated in the duel were the result of several years of simmering political differences and antagonism. Collecting, preserving, researching, publishing, and exhibiting distinguished examples representing the art of the armorer, swordsmith, and gunmaker. 1.5 oz. (6.7 cm); W. 17 1/2 in. 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. Lot 231: Cased pair of H. Bales flintlock dueling pistols. Each 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 including trigger guard with pineapple finial, horn tipped ramrod; contained in their original baize lined mahogany case with accessories including a leather bodied flask, flint wallet and cleaning rod, the exterior with recessed brass carrying handle. [13][Note 4], There were various forms of pistol duel. 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. 14.75"". Scroll left to view more. With re-browned swamped octagonal sighted barrel (bore pitted) with crudely refreshed signature along the top flat and line of beadwork at the rear, silver fore-sight, border engraved tang with back-sight and decorated with a shell and foliage, signed detented flat . The overall length of this pair of flintlock dueling pistols is approx. Initially standard holster or travelling pistols were mainly used, but by the end of the century special-purpose duelling pistols were being made by craftsmen in England, France, Germany, Austria, and the United States. 2023 Rock Island Auction Company. Stoney was to make Marys life a nightmare, subjecting her and her children to eight years of continuing physical and mental abuse, including threats of rape and murder. A Continental Pin Fire Revolver. 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. The overall length is approx. They, and the cocks, have raised decorative edges. [12], It is often stated that duelling pistols came in identical pairs to put each duellist on an equal footing. This supremely elegant target pistol is among their most accomplished work. 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: The sliding-safety locks are marked in script "Wogdon" over "&" over "Barton". The overall length is approx. [18] For an eye-witness account of such a duel, see Reynolds (1839).[14]. A Duelling Pistol by Edwards of Dublin. More Info. Engraved in gold on the barrel: ARGer DE L'EMPEREUR. Robert Wogdon, a gunmaker most famous for his dueling pistols, partnered with John Barton late in his career.
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