Project Description
!!!!!SOLD!!!!! This is a pair of flintlock dueling pistols cased with accessories made by Wilfred W. Stultz. These are the first miniatures I have ever seen by Mr. Stultz. Mr Stultz lived in Stoneville, North Carolina, & had his workshop in the rear of his home. He was active in the 1970’s, & was a very talented craftsman in making Kentucky long rifles. Each pistol is 6 1/8″ long overall with a smoothbore octagon barrel finished in the white. The barrels are drilled through to the touch holes. The front sights are short, round, flat, & made of steel finished in the white. The lock assemblies are blued, fully functional, and have both half & full cock. German silver nose caps, triggerguards, grip caps, and sideplates. One piece highly figured walnut stocks. Cased in a nicely figured walnut hinged top casing with swivel latch. The interior bottom French fit and lined in a green felt. The interior lid with a German silver plate marked “WILFRED W. STULTZ, MAKER”, in two lines. Accessories include a nickel silver powder flask with brass neck, but no charging lever, a brass combination cleaning rod/ramrod. and a German silver and brass powder measure. Mint new as made except for some minor rust pitting on the barrel tang of one pistol. Ex. Joel Morrow personal collection. Stock # MC-01. !!!!!SOLD!!!!!
