A PAIR OF ENGLISH FLINTLOCK DUELING PISTOLS by Wogdon & Barton, London The sighted browned octagonal twist steel barrels engraved Wogdon & Barton London, the touch-holes lined in gold with hooked breeches and engraved tangs.Set triggers. [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. 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. 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. The overall length of this pair of flintlock dueling pistols is approx. 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. Threading and drilling tooling. 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. Guns International #: 102054289 Seller's Inventory #: AH6306. These shots were fired at 25 yards with rapid dueling style aim rather than carefully deliberate aim. Had Lennox refused to challenge the Duke, his reputation as an officer and a gentleman would have been irrevocably compromised. Burr challenged Hamilton to a duel. 7626 Westheimer @ Voss, Houston, Texas 77063. 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! 0.00. Philip was mortally wounded, and died in agony the following day. Colonel Lennox fired and the ball grazed one of his Royal Highness curls. The Duke had earlier indicated to Colonel Lennox that he wished to desire no protection from his rank. Provenance: The Collection of Joe M. Wanenmacher Jr. We continue to research and examine historical and cultural context for objects in The Met collection. He carried on his business in Haymarket from 1774 until his retirement in 1802. Thereafter they quickly took over and after 1785 it was rare for a sword duel to be fought in London. 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. 1 lb. He returned shortly before the War of 1812. Travelling pistols, also known as overcoat pistols, were intended for use by travellers to protect themselves from highwaymen and footpads; unlike duelling pistols, they were commonly rifled. [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. Tools for wood. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. [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. Wogdon & Barton dueling pistols Wogdon & Barton (founded by Robert Wogdon) was an 18th-century firm of gunsmiths based in London, England. 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. 0.00. SOLD. Though disputed, this duel most likely took place on 26 May 1789. Robert Wogdon (1734-1813) is arguably the best known and most respected maker of flintlock dueling pistols. 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 [2] The name Wogdon became synonymous with dueling, to the extent that duels in England were sometimes referred to as "a Wogdon affair". More Info. 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. The breech plug tangs, butt caps, and trigger guards have decorative engraving. They resulted in the deaths of two men from an illustrious American family just a few years apart. This emphasis on the purity of form references the Neoclassical style then in vogue. A Continental Pin Fire Revolver. It has an iron blade front sight and standing notch rear sight (these were often used as target pistols) at the breech tang and a gold lined vert. Robert Wogdon (British, 17341813), Gunsmith: In some instances multiple rounds were fired without injury. If either party was injured at all, the seconds were generally expected to work to declare the duel was over. Literature: For similar examples see Robert Wogdon, Wogdon & Barton, John Barton by John OSullivan & De Witt Bailey pp 180 185. 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. The answer to the question frequently asked of the owners of Wogdon duelling pistols, Were these pistols ever used in a duel? must unfortunately therefore be, We just dont know.. (41 cm); L. of barrel 11 15/16 in. Duelling pistols are often single-shot flintlock or percussion black-powder pistols which fire a lead ball. (41 cm); L. of barrel 11 15/16 in. 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. 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. After he forcibly abducted Mary to the north of England, a warrant was issued for Stoney Bowes arrest. [6], Prince William Frederick, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh. The 10"" swamped at the muzzle octagon 67 caliber smooth bore barrels have good bores with light roughness. More Info. 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. Committed to designing and building . The seconds turned their backs, so they could deny being credible witnesses to what transpired should they be drawn into court. The doctors concluded that Stoneys injuries might well prove fatal. 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. Eacker had called the two young men damned rascals.. His total production of duelling pistols over the 39 years that he was a gunmaker is unknown. (30.3 cm); Cal. [12], It is often stated that duelling pistols came in identical pairs to put each duellist on an equal footing. His father told him to fire to miss, known as deloping, rather than take a mans life. Tools and Accesories. The 10" swamped at the muzzle octagon 67 caliber smooth bore barrels have good bores with light roughness. 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. (1219 g); powder flask (b): H. 4 1/8 in. The overall length of this pair of flintlock dueling pistols is approx. He was dead within thirty-six hours. 1.3 oz. Wood for Gunsmithing and restoration. Click here for more information. In some duels, the pistols were carefully and identically loaded, and each duellist was offered his choice of the indistinguishable loaded pistols. The overall length is approx. Burr was never tried for Hamiltons death, but rather than revive his political career, the duel was its death knell. (44.5 cm); D. 6 3/4 in. 1.5 oz. [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. These pistols from the National Maritime Museum are engraved Horatio Nelson 1780. Died aged 79. He left no records and never used serial numbers on his guns. Mortimer & Son dueling pistols was presented by the Prince Regent to Spanish rebel Francisco Sayus in 1811 and was later owned by Confederate Secretary of the Navy Stephen R. Mallory. The custom fitted case has a later three-compartment powder flasks, balls, and an original section from the ramrod of gun "A." By 1780, Wogdon had settled on the final form for his duelling pistols and saw no reason for any . [3], Duelling pistols had long barrels - typically around 10in (250mm) and fired large, heavy bullets. Robert Wogdon and John Barton operated at 14 Haymarket, London, from 1795 to 1803. Derringer Handguns For Sale :: Guns.com 2/18/2023 His total production of duelling pistols over the 39 years that he was a gunmaker is unknown. (42.5 g); screwdriver (e): L. 3 15/16 in. Although best suited for military use, they were often owned by civilians. 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. 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. (14.2 g); case (g): H. 2 5/8 in. Graceful, understated, and built with fine attention to detail, it belonged to a cousin of George IV, Prince William Frederick, second Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh, whose arms are engraved on the grips gold escutcheon. 0.8 oz. 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. ANTIQUE Engraved WOGDON FLINTLOCK Dueling Pistol Pistol Maker of the Pistols Used in the BURR-HAMILTON Duel! (10 cm); Wt. Robert Wogdon (1734-1813) is arguably the best known and most respected maker of flintlock dueling pistols. After one man had fired, the other could fire within the remaining allotted time. Estimated at $7,500-$12,000, these dueling pistols are beautiful, rare, and historically significant. (3.8 cm); Wt. 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. (10.5 cm); Wt. .36 in (9.3 mm); Wt. WOGDON & BARTON. (39.4 cm); Wt. More Info. Two loud bangs followed by the unmistakable sound of clashing swords were heard and, with the help of waiters, the door was forced open. 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. Robert Wogdon, a gunmaker most famous for his dueling pistols, partnered with John Barton late in his career. Finally, a published letter made reference to a particularly despicable opinion Hamilton had expressed about Burr. The various component parts of these firearms were individually produced under the direction of a master gunmaker by highly specialized craftsmen, including a lock smith, barrel forger, stocker, and engraver. .38 in. Not all fine, antique pairs of pistols are duelling pistols, though they may be called so. 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. The Duke of York had publicly insulted him and had virtually accused him of cowardice. The surviving Lennox pistol used in a duel with the Duke of York. The next day it was Hamiltons turn to face Eacker at ten paces. [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. They are immediately recognizable by their elegant proportions, restrained ornament, and technical refinement. New York. Standard flintlock pistols can have a noticeable delay between pulling the trigger and actually firing the bullet unless precisely tuned. 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. (10 cm); Wt. The sliding-safety locks are marked in script ""Wogdon"" over ""&"" over ""Barton"". A Very Fine Cased Pair of 28-Bore Duelling Pistols. (36.9 g); bullet mould (d): L. 4 13/16 (12.2 cm); Cal. 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. Special care was taken when moulding the lead bullets to ensure that there were no voids which would affect accuracy. (17.1 cm); Wt. From about 1770 onwards, gunsmiths were producing pistols expressly made for duelling.[2]. Poem, Stanzas on Duelling, by an Irish Volunteer, 1783, began Hail Wogden, Patron of that Leaden death. 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 Wogdon pistols used in the Hamilton-Burr duel belonged to Hamiltons brother-in-law, Colonel John Barker Church. A duelling pistol is a type of pistol that was manufactured in matching pairs to be used in a duel, when duels were customary. "The Best Damn Gunshop in the World" 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. This is a very nice pair of dueling pistols by a well-known maker of quality flintlock pistols. 12.9 oz. While other well-known English gunmakers such as Joseph Manton manufactured fine dueling pistols, Wogdon specialized in them. Lot 231: Cased pair of H. Bales flintlock dueling pistols. 0.00. A Duelling Pistol by Edwards of Dublin. Burr, with his political prospects already fading, demanded an explanation of what Hamilton had said about him, and a series of notes were exchanged. It is also only the second pair of Wogdons known with 16-sided barrels. A Rifled Pocket Pistol by Smith. (14.2 g); case (g): H. 2 5/8 in. Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded. As a result, duelling pistols with rifled barrels were considered unsporting by many, although there was no unfairness so long as the pistols were identical. All rights reserved. The barrels have a decorative band around the breech end. Whether Lennox had used his Wogdons in his duel with Swift is not known. They have small blade front and fixed notch rear sights. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. 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. Cased Pair of John Blissett & Son Percussion Dueling Pistols: Lot 332 Four British Prime Ministers have engaged in duels throughout history. [20], The use of pistols in duels became popular in the United Kingdom, France, and colonial America during the mid-eighteenth century. 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. (6.7 cm); W. 17 1/2 in. Fate or divine intervention was a key aspect of the origins of dueling. 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. Hosted and Maintained by TwoPointZero IT. Compounds and Solutions for Wood. Churchs Wogdon & Barton pistols were used on July 11, 1804, close to where the young Hamilton had been mortally wounded. The top center of the oval has what appears to be some kind of bird figure and a sword. (44.5 cm); D. 6 3/4 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. He died in 1813, and by that time hundreds of men are believed to have been injured or killed by his pistols in duels. Spring Steel. Many of Wogdons pistols have bent barrels. The poem alludes to fate but suggests a duelists destiny lay in Wogdons hand. Read British gunmakers of the 21st century for more about the companies continuing a long tradition. See "A." Burr was unharmed but stood in shock before being rushed away from the scene as was customary. Tragically, on 21 November 1801, Churchs Wogdon pistols were used in a duel between Hamiltons eldest son, Philip, and George Eaker, a Jefferson supporter who had publicly made insulting remarks about Alexander Hamilton. 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. 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 The overall length of this pair of flintlock dueling pistols is approx. The guns had several special features, including heavy brass forends for steadier aim and both front and rear sights for a more accurate shot. One Theophilus Swift was to write a pamphlet on the affair, taking the Dukes side. 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. 7 oz. The victor is presumed to be the just party in the case because the divine would have chosen the winner. Its the story of a, In 1873, two of America's greatest gunmakers would unveil the defining arms of the era. Purpose-built duelling pistols have various improvements to make them more reliable and accurate. The stock on gun 2 is fine with no cracks or chips and the dents and dings expected of light to moderate use. That may have been one option, but it doesnt appear to have been common. 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. [19] Participants wore heavy, protective clothing and a metal helmet, similar to a fencing mask but with an eye-screen of thick glass. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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.. Many later pistols have heavier barrels and half-stocks while the early pistols are lighter and full-stocked. [7], The most famous and innovative manufacturers were London-based companies such as Wogdon & Barton, Durs Egg, Manton, Mortimer, Nock, and Purdey. Burr appears to have had no such qualms and had been practicing his marksmanship. Price and Eacker exchanged shots multiple times the following day without injury and considered their affair settled. The Mantons, Griffin & Tow, H.W.

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