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. The sliding-safety locks are marked in script "Wogdon" over "&" over "Barton". Like most of the earlier English dueling pistols, this pair has a lighter build. Robert Wogdon (British, 17341813), Gunsmith:
A Rifled Pocket Pistol by Smith. SUBSCRIBE today for our lowest ever deal, SIX ISSUES for JUST 6 by clicking on THIS link. SCHEELS He carried on his business in Haymarket from 1774 until his retirement in 1802. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. 0.00. 15"". 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. More Info. .36 in (9.3 mm); Wt. One particularly deadly option for a serious dispute was to have both men stand a set number of paces apart, cock and raise their pistols upon command, take aim at another command, and then fire simultaneously upon the final command. Lennox replied that he could not consider His Royal Highness as any other than the son of his King. Wogdon retired in 1803 and died in 1813. It has an inoperative hammer safety. SOLD. This is a very nice pair of dueling pistols by a well-known maker of quality flintlock pistols. [Note 2] Injuries from such bullets, coupled with the primitive state of emergency medicine at the time when duels were commonplace, meant that pistol duels frequently resulted in fatalities, often some hours or days afterwards. Patron of that Leaden death!" (39.4 cm); Wt. See "A." After one man had fired, the other could fire within the remaining allotted time. Philip was mortally wounded, and died in agony the following day. Robert Wogdon (1734-1813) is arguably the best known and most respected maker of flintlock dueling pistols. [2] The name Wogdon became synonymous with dueling, to the extent that duels in England were sometimes referred to as "a Wogdon affair". Holster pistols, or horse pistols were used on horseback and carried in pairs in a leather holster slung across a horse's saddle. The pistols are quite unique with their saw handled butts and spurred trigger guards the design of which would have been specified by the owner. Guns International #: 102053710
Seller's Inventory #: AH6322. (1726.5 g). The 10"" swamped at the muzzle octagon 67 caliber smooth bore barrels have good bores with light roughness. (1726.5 g), Classification:
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. 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. We continue to research and examine historical and cultural context for objects in The Met collection. 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. (22.7 g); glass bottle (f): H. 1 1/2 in. One Theophilus Swift was to write a pamphlet on the affair, taking the Dukes side. [18] For an eye-witness account of such a duel, see Reynolds (1839).[14]. 1 lb. Two discarded Wogdon pistols were discovered. Robert Wogdon, a gunmaker most famous for his dueling pistols, partnered with John Barton late in his career. SOLD. (10 cm); Wt. That may have been one option, but it doesnt appear to have been common. .38 in. Mary had already filed for divorce, unheard of in 18th-century England, and this only added to her notoriety. [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. Many of Wogdons pistols have bent barrels. This supremely elegant target pistol is among their most accomplished work. Stoneys dying wish was that Mary would marry him. 3 lb. 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]. 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! Many later pistols have heavier barrels and half-stocks while the early pistols are lighter and full-stocked. Firearms-Pistols-Flintlock, Credit Line:
Although sometimes the duellists would use their own pistols so the weapons would be different. 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 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. Engraved in gold on the barrel: ARGer DE L'EMPEREUR. These shots were fired at 25 yards with rapid dueling style aim rather than carefully deliberate aim. 1.5 oz. (17.1 cm); Wt. Robert Wogdon & John Barton Gunmakers, 14 Haymarket, 1795-1803. Wogdon & Barton (founded by Robert Wogdon) was an 18th-century firm of gunsmiths based in London, England. 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 . They loaded the pistols and the parties took their stations. The 10"" swamped at the muzzle octagon 67 caliber smooth bore barrels have good bores with light roughness. 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. Robert Wogdon produced flintlock firearms from the 1760s, and was particularly well known for his high quality duelling pistols. [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. Spring Steel. Burr was never tried for Hamiltons death, but rather than revive his political career, the duel was its death knell. There is an oval escutcheon at the wrist that has the initials GL and, in very small letters at the top of the arc, ""FOR RIGHT AND REASON"". The 9 5/8" octagon 64 caliber swamped smooth bore barrel has a fair bore . The sliding-safety locks are marked in script ""Wogdon"" over ""&"" over ""Barton"".
They, and the cocks, have raised decorative edges. The bow and butt cap also show engraving. The overall length of this pair of flintlock dueling pistols is approx. 0.00. 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. The 10" swamped at the muzzle octagon 67 caliber smooth bore barrels have good bores with light roughness. London proof marks and RW barrel makers mark. Church himself had fought a bloodless duel with Burr a few years earlier. By 1780, Wogdon had settled on the final form for his duelling pistols and saw no reason for any major changes over the next 23 years. Exactly what happened next has been debated and veiled in mystery ever since. "Loan Exhibition of European Arms and Armor," August 3September 27, 1931, no. 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. This artwork is meant to be viewed from right to left. 0.8 oz. Despite duelling being always regarded as illegal, in practice it was widely tolerated by both the juries and the sentencing judges. 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. Lot 1278: Cased pair of Walter Adams percussion dueling pistols. Remarkable design and engineering continues to mark out the British gun trade. Robert Wogdon produced flintlock firearms from the 1760s, and was particularly well known for his high quality duelling pistols. Pistol dueling was an associate (non-medal) event at the 1906 and 1908 Olympic games (see Olympic dueling). 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.. An eagle is engraved on the headband. Robert Wogdon manufactured the pistols used in the Hamilton-Burr duel, the most famous duel in American history. [15] The rules of the "French method" of duelling required the duellists to begin back-to-back, walk a set number of paces before turning and firing. Flintlock Target Pistol of Prince William Frederick, Second Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh (17761834), with Case and Accessories, Wogdon & Barton (British, London 17951803), John Barton (British, recorded 17951819), 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, Pistol (a): L. 16 1/8 in. Scroll left to view more. Lot 231: Cased pair of H. Bales flintlock dueling pistols. The ultimate pocket pistol, derringer handguns are lightweight, compact, and can easily be tucked away in a pocket or purse. 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 . 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. Lock plates engraved Wogdon & Barton, having push-on half-cock safeties, semi-rain proof pans, and roller frizzen springs (one spring repaired). New York. Its long barrel, measuring nearly twelve inches in length, indicates its intended use for targets. (17.1 cm); Wt. 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 only recorded Wogdon pistol with a brass barrel, hallmarked 1791. Mechanically fine. 20002023 The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Pistol (a): L. 16 1/8 in. An Irish duelling pistol, dated 1774, a collectors term for a gun where the barrel is longer than 10in, with a short, straight butt. (6.7 cm); W. 17 1/2 in. Chase Manhattan Bank acquired the pistols in 1930, and they now reside at the National Postal Museum. The overall length of this pair of flintlock dueling pistols is approx. In some situations, the duelist who had already fired was also supposed to keep advancing until the opponent had fired. The brown damascus style finish is visible in several areas along with scattered dents and manufacturing defects. 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. Burr, with his political prospects already fading, demanded an explanation of what Hamilton had said about him, and a series of notes were exchanged. In Britain, the favoured type was for the duellists to stand still at an agreed distance and shoot when given the signal. Wogdon was partnered with John Barton at 14 Haymarket Street in London in 1795-1803. Burr appears to have had no such qualms and had been practicing his marksmanship. Gunsmith John Barton British. They have small blade front and fixed notch rear sights. At first glance, the surviving pistol is not immediately recognisable as the work of Robert Wogdon. [2] The name Wogdon became synonymous with dueling, to the extent that duels in England were sometimes referred to as "a Wogdon affair". 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. .36 in (9.3 mm); Wt. The Faur Le Page company of France made special pistols for sport duelling. Generally, if both duelists fired without effect, the challenger could declare himself satisfied or demand another exchange. Then Eacker raised his pistol and shot Hamilton above the hip. [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. Hamiltons pistol went off and struck the ground. By candlelight it was obvious that Stoney had been seriously injured with three stab wounds to the chest. The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded. 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. A serious pistol shot would practise with his own pair and would be reluctant to provide one of his pistols to his adversary. The whereabouts of the second Wogdon pistol are unknown. The locks are signed "Wogdon/&/Barton" and have frizzen rollers, sliding half-cock safeties, and stepped tails. 14.75"". 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. The Field is the oldest and ultimate sporting journal, covering everything rural types care about since 1853. Burr was charged with murder but the case never reached trial. He left no records and never used serial numbers on his guns. Nonetheless, Burr challenged Hamilton to a duel to repair his reputation. The barrels have a decorative band around the breech end. [3], In continental Europe, the use of smooth-bored pistols was considered cowardly, and rifled pistols were the norm. He was dead within thirty-six hours. From 9mm to 45 ACP, find the best pistol for you. 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. 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. 2023 Rock Island Auction Company. The hard part would have been shooting both accurately and quickly with your life on the line. More Info. Certainly during his working life he was referred to as the celebrated Wogdon and also, he [Wogdon] is a famous man for making pistols. All the metal has a smooth gray-brown patina. Robert Wogden was one of the preeminent gunsmiths of his era. 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. 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. One of the most common varieties was having a set number of paces walked off and the positions marked in advance. The overall length is approx. 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. Colonel Lennox would have faced a real dilemma over this incident. Graceful yet practical and perfectly balanced in the hand, they privilege overall formal quality and flawless mechanical work over applied adornments. As the distance closed they could fire at will. 0.00. 14.75"". Lot 3248 in the upcoming August 26-28 Premier Auction: A classic pair of Wogdon dueling pistols from circa 1780. [12], It is often stated that duelling pistols came in identical pairs to put each duellist on an equal footing. 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. More Info. 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. Wogdon had apprenticed to the Irish gunmaker Edward Norton in Lincolnshire. The trigger guard finial is an engraved acorn. Lot 3247: A very desirable cased pair of Wogdon & Barton flintlock dueling pistols from circa 1795-1803. 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. The plain stepped locks are simply engraved Wogdon, with a plain narrow safety catch. (136.1 g); cleaning rod (c): L. 15 1/2 in. With John Barton traded as Wogdon & Barton, from 1795, succeeded by Barton, 1803. 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. https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/29592. [3], Duelling pistols had long barrels - typically around 10in (250mm) and fired large, heavy bullets. Tools for wood. John Barton (British, recorded 17951819), Culture:
(10.5 cm); Wt. Robert Wogdon (1734-1813) is arguably the best known and most respected maker of flintlock dueling pistols. Although best suited for military use, they were often owned by civilians. Wogdon & Barton dueling pistols Wogdon & Barton (founded by Robert Wogdon) was an 18th-century firm of gunsmiths based in London, England. 3 lb. 0.8 oz. Price and Eacker exchanged shots multiple times the following day without injury and considered their affair settled. He returned shortly before the War of 1812. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. As you can see, hitting a man-sized target with a muzzleloading pistol wouldnt have been particularly difficult. (22.7 g); glass bottle (f): H. 1 1/2 in. This could certainly be a risky proposition if you didnt get to shoot first. 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. Provenance: The Collection of Joe M. Wanenmacher Jr. Perhaps the most bizarre duel in which Wogdon pistols were used took place on 13 January 1777 between the Reverend Henry Bate and Andrew Robinson Stoney. (14.2 g); case (g): H. 2 5/8 in. The brown damascus style finish is . 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. The 9 5/8"" octagon 64 caliber swamped smooth bore barrel has a fair bore with pitting.
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