SOLD. Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. (9.6 mm); Wt. Two pairs of pistols allowed for a second exchange of shots if both missed and the challenger of the duel was intent on continuing. Colonel Lennox would have faced a real dilemma over this incident. The overall length of this pair of flintlock dueling pistols is approx. The name of one gunmaker recurs repeatedly in tales of the most infamous duels Robert Wogdon, says John O'Sullivan and De Witt Bailey, in this edited extract from Robert Wogdon, Wogdon & Barton, John Barton, London Gunmkaers 1764-1819. His total production of duelling pistols over the 39 years that he was a gunmaker is unknown. https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/29592. See "A." Provenance: The Collection of Joe M. Wanenmacher Jr. 0.00. In addition to the renown quality of his pistols in his own time, Wogdon is arguably the most recognized maker of dueling pistols known today because of the pair used in the famous duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr that ended with Hamilton fatally wounded. "Pair of Wogdon & Barton Flintlock Dueling Pistols (AH6322)" for sale online. Hamilton languished until 2 p.m. on July 12, 1804. Died aged 79. Wogdon & Barton (British, London 17951803), Gunsmith: 3 lb. 1.5 oz. Lot 1275: Cased Pair of Griffin & Tow flintlock dueling pistols circa 1780. He died in 1813, and by that time hundreds of men are believed to have been injured or killed by his pistols in duels. [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. (17.1 cm); Wt. SUBSCRIBE today for our lowest ever deal, SIX ISSUES for JUST 6 by clicking on THIS link. A Duelling Pistol by Edwards of Dublin. This supremely elegant target pistol is among their most accomplished work. Robert Wogdon (1734-1813) is arguably the best known and most respected maker of flintlock dueling pistols. Two discarded Wogdon pistols were discovered. The barrels on earlier guns were cylindrical, while later ones tended to be octagonal. The Burr and Hamilton Duel at Weehawken, New Jersey, July 11, 1804 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 original dueling pistols used by Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr in the 1804 duel that killed Hamilton were on exhibit from May 25 - September 16, 2018. 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. Poem, Stanzas on Duelling, by an Irish Volunteer, 1783, began Hail Wogden, Patron of that Leaden death. Pistol (a): L. 16 1/8 in. 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. Both parties presented and fired in succession. The Critical Review; or, Annals of Literature, hot air balloons with blunderbusses over Paris, Duke of York was challenged by his nephew Charles Lennox. (42.5 g); screwdriver (e): L. 3 15/16 in. They have small blade front and fixed notch rear sights. Prince William Frederick, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh, "Flintlock Target Pistol of Prince William Frederick, Second Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh (17761834), with Case and Accessories", "Robert Wogdon, Gunmaker, London (1737-1813)", "The Pistols of Robert Wogdon | Andrea Penrose Author", "The Little-Known Story of the Gun That Killed Alexander Hamilton", Information on Wogdon and his grave in Layston Church, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wogdon_%26_Barton&oldid=1131084818, This page was last edited on 2 January 2023, at 13:34. Although sometimes the duellists would use their own pistols so the weapons would be different. They, and the cocks, have raised decorative edges. Famous for duelling pistols. Reliability was important because if a duellist's pistol failed to fire, he was considered to have taken his shot and was not permitted to re-cock the pistol and try shooting again. A Very Fine Cased Pair of 28-Bore Duelling Pistols. Wogdon had apprenticed to the Irish gunmaker Edward Norton in Lincolnshire. 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. Description The barrels are 10 octagonal, sighted, browned twist with bore size of .476 and scratch rifled. Lennox replied that he could not consider His Royal Highness as any other than the son of his King. A Scarce Double Barrel Pocket Pistol . No details as to the pistol used by the Duke of York have so far been found. Its the story of a, In 1873, two of America's greatest gunmakers would unveil the defining arms of the era. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. The 9 5/8"" octagon 64 caliber swamped smooth bore barrel has a fair bore with pitting. He returned shortly before the War of 1812. Burrs shot had struck him in the ribs and caused serious damage to his organs and left him paralyzed. The pistols used in the Hamilton=Burr duel, which belonged to Hamiltons brother-in-law. As the distance closed they could fire at will. 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! Stoneys dying wish was that Mary would marry him. Duelling pistols have long and heavy barrels - the added weight helped steady aim and reduce recoil. They have small blade front and fixed notch rear sights. [18] For an eye-witness account of such a duel, see Reynolds (1839).[14]. Then Eacker raised his pistol and shot Hamilton above the hip. 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). Philip was mortally wounded, and died in agony the following day. 7 oz. 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 pistols from the National Maritime Museum are engraved Horatio Nelson 1780. Surprisingly, Lee was only lightly wounded and the affair ultimately ended without another exchange, in part due to Alexander Hamiltons role as Laurenss second. The barrels were given a blued or browned finish to reduce glare. Robert Wogdon, a gunmaker most famous for his dueling pistols, partnered with John Barton late in his career. Burr was charged with murder but the case never reached trial. (9.6 mm); Wt. (10 cm); Wt. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. More Info. Graceful yet practical and perfectly balanced in the hand, they privilege overall formal quality and flawless mechanical work over applied adornments. The plot was foiled, but he was acquitted. RM W570AE - Case with Dueling Pistols A Cased Pair of Pistols, Reputedly Owned by Napoleon Pair of pistols Cassette with couple of pistols and accessories belonging to Napoleon I, Casket in which a couple of pistols together with all supplies. The Most Famous Set of Dueling Pistols - Wogdon & Barton Until the building's demolition in 2019, you could view the most famous set of dueling pistols in history on display at the former JPMorgan Chase Tower, at 270 Park Avenue, NY, New York. The barrels have a decorative band around the breech end. 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. His father told him to fire to miss, known as deloping, rather than take a mans life. A Continental Pin Fire Revolver. (14.2 g); case (g): H. 2 5/8 in. They loaded the pistols and the parties took their stations. 2023 Rock Island Auction Company. 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. 15"". Burr challenged Hamilton to a duel. .36 in (9.3 mm); Wt. Nonetheless, smoothbore dueling pistols, generally around 28 bore (.54 caliber), were the weapons of choice by the late 18th century. 1.3 oz. His total production of duelling pistols over the 39 years that he was a gunmaker is unknown. He died early the next morning. 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. Robert Wogdon and John Barton operated at 14 Haymarket, London, from 1795 to 1803. On 13 January 1777 at the Adelphi Tavern and Coffeehouse, Bate was accosted by Stoney and the duel proceeded without any witnesses. Stoney Bowes, not one to give up easily, appealed against Marys divorce suit but Mary eventually gained her freedom. 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. From 9mm to 45 ACP, find the best pistol for you. Prince William Frederick, Second Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh (1803d. It was requested that the Duke say he considered Colonel Lennox a man of honour and courage. Tools for wood. [12], Pairs of duelling pistols can be easily confused with holster pistols and travelling pistols. (22.7 g); glass bottle (f): H. 1 1/2 in. 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. However, in some duels where the parties truly despised one another and the insults had been particularly serious, the adversaries agreed to duel until one of them was too injured to go on or killed. Churchs Wogdon & Barton pistols were used on July 11, 1804, close to where the young Hamilton had been mortally wounded. If Hamilton were to admit to Burrs charge, which was substantially true, he would lose his honour. (1219 g); powder flask (b): H. 4 1/8 in. The Met Collection API is where all makers, creators, researchers, and dreamers can now connect to the most up-to-date data and images for more than 470,000 artworks in The Met collection. Pistol dueling was an associate (non-medal) event at the 1906 and 1908 Olympic games (see Olympic dueling). ANTIQUE Engraved WOGDON FLINTLOCK Dueling Pistol Pistol Maker of the Pistols Used in the BURR-HAMILTON Duel! The sliding-safety locks are marked in script "Wogdon" over "&" over "Barton". Cobra Derringers are beautifully handcrafted with a wide range of calibers and barrel lengths that provides versatile and reliable service for a lifetime. "British Flintlock Dueling Pistol by Wogdon (AH6306) . 15". Wogdon & Barton dueling pistols Wogdon & Barton (founded by Robert Wogdon) was an 18th-century firm of gunsmiths based in London, England. Colonel Burr arrived first. 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. (39.4 cm); Wt. The Faur Le Page company of France made special pistols for sport duelling. SOLD. 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. 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. At the time, the Duke of York, second son of the reigning King George III, was Colonel of the Coldstream Guards, and one Charles Lennox, nephew and heir to the Duke of Richmond, was Lieutenant-Colonel of the same regiment. A Rifled Pocket Pistol by Smith. Gunsmith John Barton British. Undoubtedly the most famous duel with Wogdon pistols, and certainly the most famous pistol duel in the United States, took place on 11 July 1804 at Weehawken, New Jersey, between the former Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton, and the sitting Vice-President of the United States, Aaron Burr. 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. SCHEELS In some situations, the duelist who had already fired was also supposed to keep advancing until the opponent had fired. 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. In some duels, the pistols were carefully and identically loaded, and each duellist was offered his choice of the indistinguishable loaded pistols. A North African Flintlock Pistol . [20], The use of pistols in duels became popular in the United Kingdom, France, and colonial America during the mid-eighteenth century. Original Tools. 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. 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. Please use the print button in the share bar at the top of the page. Literature: For similar examples see Robert Wogdon, Wogdon & Barton, John Barton by John OSullivan & De Witt Bailey pp 180 185. Robert Wogdon produced flintlock firearms from the 1760s, and was particularly well known for his high quality duelling pistols. These consisted of wax bullets in a cartridge without any powder charge; the bullet was propelled only by the explosion of the cartridge's primer. It has a dovetailed blade front sight, "Wogdon & Barton London" in script on top of the barrel, a gold vent liner, notch rear sight on top of the breech, "Wogdon & Barton" on the . Lock plates engraved Wogdon & Barton, having push-on half-cock safeties, semi-rain proof pans, and roller frizzen springs (one spring repaired). [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. 0.8 oz. Such alterations would have taken place at some time after it left Wogdons shop. Wood for Gunsmithing and restoration. While that is the origin, people clearly had misgivings about whether God would come to their aid in a duel both back in the Middle Ages and in the early modern era. The barrels are marked Wogdon & Barton London in script on the top flat. Pistols with rifled barrels spin-stabilize the shot when it is fired, resulting in much improved accuracy. Design [ edit] 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. A cased pair of half-stocked duelling pistols dated 1793. [6], Prince William Frederick, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh. 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.. Robert Wogden was one of the preeminent gunsmiths of his era. [12], It is often stated that duelling pistols came in identical pairs to put each duellist on an equal footing. One of the most common varieties was having a set number of paces walked off and the positions marked in advance. Wogdon was partnered with John Barton at 14 Haymarket Street in London in 1795-1803. Taking deliberate aim, was considered vicious and discouraged. Robert Wogdon (1734-1813) is arguably the best known and most respected maker of flintlock dueling pistols. 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! Swords or dueling pistols were standard, but rifles and other firearms were also used in rarer instances, and, in theory, duels could be fought with any agreed upon weapons under just about any terms, even in hot air balloons with blunderbusses over Paris. 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. The guns had several special features, including heavy brass forends for steadier aim and both front and rear sights for a more accurate shot. [3], In continental Europe, the use of smooth-bored pistols was considered cowardly, and rifled pistols were the norm. Public domain data for this object can also be accessed using the Met's Open Access API. The whereabouts of the second Wogdon pistol are unknown. [21], Pairs of duelling pistols were often supplied in compartmentalised wooden cases along with a powder flask, rods for cleaning and loading, spare flints, spanners and other tools, and a bullet mould. The Field is the oldest and ultimate sporting journal, covering everything rural types care about since 1853. Initially, both men refused to fire. 14.75". You can safely challenge a friend to a duel with muzzleloading pistols today by using modern dueling targets that leave only bragging rights on the line. He formally called upon the Duke either to give up the name of his false informant or afford him satisfaction. The overall length is approx. As part of the Met's Open Access policy, you can freely copy, modify and distribute this image, even for commercial purposes. Rogers Fund, 1937, Accession Number: (30.3 cm); Cal. [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. If either party was injured at all, the seconds were generally expected to work to declare the duel was over. 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. (17.1 cm); Wt. A PAIR OF FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOLS BY WOGDON & BARTON, LONDON, CIRCA 1800 With octagonal signed barrels each retaining much original browned finish to the underside, gold-lined touch-holes, deeply scroll engraved tangs, signed flat bevelled bolted locks each with roller, gold-lined priming-pan and some original faded case-hardened finish, set triggers, figured walnut full stocks, engraved . A serious pistol shot would practise with his own pair and would be reluctant to provide one of his pistols to his adversary. After he forcibly abducted Mary to the north of England, a warrant was issued for Stoney Bowes arrest. (22.7 g); glass bottle (f): H. 1 1/2 in. These shots were fired at 25 yards with rapid dueling style aim rather than carefully deliberate aim. 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. To this day, debate still rages as to whether Alexander Hamilton deliberately fired high over Burrs head to demonstrate he had no intention of shooting Burr, or whether his pistol prematurely discharged due to the set trigger before he could properly bring his pistol to bear. [7], The most famous and innovative manufacturers were London-based companies such as Wogdon & Barton, Durs Egg, Manton, Mortimer, Nock, and Purdey.

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