[7] The bullets loaded in them could weigh 214 grains (0.49 ounces; 13.9 grams) in .52 caliber, or more in larger calibers. The only recorded Wogdon pistol with a brass barrel, hallmarked 1791. [20], The use of pistols in duels became popular in the United Kingdom, France, and colonial America during the mid-eighteenth century. Pistol (a): L. 16 1/8 in. Nonetheless, Burr challenged Hamilton to a duel to repair his reputation. One could be excused for not recognising the pistols used in the Hamilton-Burr duel as having been made by the famous Wogdon. John Barton (British, recorded 17951819), Culture: Both sets of pistols have single set triggers. 0.8 oz. WOGDON & BARTON. 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. Like most of the earlier English dueling pistols, this pair has a lighter build. His father told him to fire to miss, known as deloping, rather than take a mans life. 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 overall length is approx. In some situations, the duelist who had already fired was also supposed to keep advancing until the opponent had fired. Gunsmith John Barton British. 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. Surprisingly, Lee was only lightly wounded and the affair ultimately ended without another exchange, in part due to Alexander Hamiltons role as Laurenss second. Taking deliberate aim, was considered vicious and discouraged. 1834); Theodore Offerman, New York (until d. 1937; his estate sale, American Art Association-Anderson Galleries, Inc., New York, November 1113, 1937, no. 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. Tools and Accesories. Their "saw handle" stocks are one of just many designs English gunmakers experimented with in their efforts to create deadly accurate dueling pistols. Eacker had called the two young men damned rascals.. It has an inoperative hammer safety. 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. 0.5 oz. Burr was unharmed but stood in shock before being rushed away from the scene as was customary. Dueling pistol makers continued to innovate through the end of the flintlock era and into the percussion era. Literature: For similar examples see Robert Wogdon, Wogdon & Barton, John Barton by John OSullivan & De Witt Bailey pp 180 185. Certainly during his working life he was referred to as the celebrated Wogdon and also, he [Wogdon] is a famous man for making pistols. Two discarded Wogdon pistols were discovered. 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. 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. [2] The name Wogdon became synonymous with dueling, to the extent that duels in England were sometimes referred to as "a Wogdon affair". This is famously represented in the book and film The Last Duel. This rare public showing marked the first time these pistols have been displayed in Washington, D.C. Gunmakers to Bow St. Police, 1801-3. He was dead within thirty-six hours. Carried to his Manhattan home, Hamilton lingered in agony, the pistol ball lodged next to his spine. A Scarce Double Barrel Pocket Pistol . .38 in. 0.00. Of course if you could hit your opponent first, you might not have to be fired upon at all. The barrels are marked Wogdon & Barton London in script on the top flat. Robert Wogdon manufactured the pistols used in the Hamilton-Burr duel, the most famous duel in American history. 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. (14.2 g); case (g): H. 2 5/8 in. One of the most common varieties was having a set number of paces walked off and the positions marked in advance. More has been written about this duel than any other in American history. The Metropolitan Museum of Art. [1] The name Wogdon became synonymous with dueling, to the extent that duels in England were sometimes referred to as "a Wogdon affair". [12], Pairs of duelling pistols can be easily confused with holster pistols and travelling pistols. It is also only the second pair of Wogdons known with 16-sided barrels. He died on September 14, 1836, a poor and broken man, on the same day that the divorce was finalized. 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. 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. Geoff Walker trading as The Flintlock Collection - All Rights Reserved They, and the cocks, have raised decorative edges. The Mantons, Griffin & Tow, H.W. They have small blade front and fixed notch rear sights. Other Materials. 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. Hamilton languished until 2 p.m. on July 12, 1804. 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. At first glance, the surviving pistol is not immediately recognisable as the work of Robert Wogdon. The hooks or spurs on the trigger guard can be used with your middle finger to help steady the pistol. By candlelight it was obvious that Stoney had been seriously injured with three stab wounds to the chest. The poem later references him again and notes, "This death we lay not, Wogdon to thy blame; Cullum must have his fame as well as you. If you have comments or questions about this object record, please complete and submit this form. If either party was injured at all, the seconds were generally expected to work to declare the duel was over. 4.8 oz. A serious pistol shot would practise with his own pair and would be reluctant to provide one of his pistols to his adversary. 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. (6.7 cm); W. 17 1/2 in. Despite duelling being always regarded as illegal, in practice it was widely tolerated by both the juries and the sentencing judges. 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. Where neither principal owned a pistol, then a pair might be produced to be shared. Church himself had fought a bloodless duel with Burr a few years earlier. 0.00. Colonel Lennox and the Duke, accompanied by their seconds, met on Wimbledon Common on the morning of 26 May. His total production of duelling pistols over the 39 years that he was a gunmaker is unknown. Impact Guns is the gun shop for all your shooting needs. Pistol Kits; Chemicals and Compounds. The Duke did not return fire. But if the first to fire missed, he was required to stand still and wait for his opponent's shot. (44.5 cm); D. 6 3/4 in. .36 in (9.3 mm); Wt. 7626 Westheimer @ Voss, Houston, Texas 77063. However, it was acceptable for duels to be fought with different pistols and for each duellist to use their own pair, so they could use weapons they were familiar with. 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. More Info. 181520", "THE TAMING OF THE DUEL: MASCULINITY, HONOUR AND RITUAL VIOLENCE IN LONDON, 16601800", "www.exetermemories.co.uk/EM/_events/last_duel.php", "Material Culture and Military History: Test-Firing Early Modern Small Arms", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Duelling_pistol&oldid=1132214902, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 7 January 2023, at 20:30. (30.3 cm); Cal. (42.5 g); screwdriver (e): L. 3 15/16 in. (17.1 cm); Wt. 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. 20002023 The Metropolitan Museum of Art. This could certainly be a risky proposition if you didnt get to shoot first. 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: He then fled to Europe where he continued to conspire to steal land in the West. 7 oz. (10.5 cm); Wt. The surviving Lennox pistol used in a duel with the Duke of York. Wogdon retired in 1803 and died in 1813. 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 3248 in the upcoming August 26-28 Premier Auction: A classic pair of Wogdon dueling pistols from circa 1780. The sliding-safety locks are marked in script "Wogdon" over "&" over "Barton". This article about a company of the UK is a stub. 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 9 5/8"" octagon 64 caliber swamped smooth bore barrel has a fair bore with pitting. 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 pistols used in this duel are believed to have been the Wogdon & Barton pistols owned by John Barker Church, Alexander Hamiltons brother-in-law. As the challenged party, Hamilton selected Churchs pistols as the weapons. Much to everyones surprise, following the wedding Stoney made a rapid and complete recovery. The overall length is approx. Had Lennox refused to challenge the Duke, his reputation as an officer and a gentleman would have been irrevocably compromised. New York. The top center of the oval has what appears to be some kind of bird figure and a sword. Alternatively, the duelists might exchange shots in turn instead of firing at the same time as was the case in the Laurens-Grimk duel in 1775. Thereafter they quickly took over and after 1785 it was rare for a sword duel to be fought in London. Gunsmith Wogdon & Barton British 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. ANTIQUE Engraved WOGDON FLINTLOCK Dueling Pistol Pistol Maker of the Pistols Used in the BURR-HAMILTON Duel! This supremely elegant target pistol is among their most accomplished work. Guns International #: 102054289 Seller's Inventory #: AH6306. Gunmaker at Mr. Maws haberdashers, Cockspur St., Charing Cross, 1764. This emphasis on the purity of form references the Neoclassical style then in vogue. Its the story of a, In 1873, two of America's greatest gunmakers would unveil the defining arms of the era. London proof marks and RW barrel makers mark. The plain stepped locks are simply engraved Wogdon, with a plain narrow safety catch. Once one man fired, he was generally expected to stand at that spot and await his opponents shot within the remaining time and before crossing the barrier. (22.7 g); glass bottle (f): H. 1 1/2 in. It also breaks from the longstanding tradition of decorative opulence in fine Continental European firearms.London gunmakers favored subtle embellishments that complemented the firearms deliberate and meticulous assemblies. 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 A Duelling Pistol by Edwards of Dublin. 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. Collecting, preserving, researching, publishing, and exhibiting distinguished examples representing the art of the armorer, swordsmith, and gunmaker. 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. To refuse to take part in the duel would have had the same result. 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. 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 . 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. (1219 g); powder flask (b): H. 4 1/8 in. Scroll left to view more. "Loan Exhibition of European Arms and Armor," August 3September 27, 1931, no. 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. On 13 January 1777 at the Adelphi Tavern and Coffeehouse, Bate was accosted by Stoney and the duel proceeded without any witnesses. Robert Wogdon & John Barton Gunmakers, 14 Haymarket, 1795-1803. Wogdons guns were designed to be aimed quickly, reliably fire, and shoot true. Graceful yet practical and perfectly balanced in the hand, they privilege overall formal quality and flawless mechanical work over applied adornments. 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. 1 lb. With swamped octagonal sighted barrels each signed in script along the top flat and engraved with a band of beadwork at the breech, silver fore-sights, tangs each incorporating the back-sight and finely engraved with foliage, signed flat . Colonel Lennox wrote a circular to every member of Daubignys asking whether such words had been used about him and requesting an answer within the next seven days, adding that no reply would be considered equivalent to a declaration that nothing had been said. [3] Spurs on the trigger guards began appearing after around 1805 to provide a rest for the middle finger to improve the shooter's grip. In some instances multiple rounds were fired without injury. This is a very nice pair of dueling pistols by a well-known maker of quality flintlock pistols. No details as to the pistol used by the Duke of York have so far been found. As the smoke cleared, Alexander Hamilton lay mortally wounded. The overall length is approx. Starting in 1795 to 1803, he operated with a partner, John Barton, as Wogdon & Barton so this pistol is 1795 or earlier. That may have been one option, but it doesnt appear to have been common. Robert Wogdon (1734-1813) is arguably the best known and most respected maker of flintlock dueling pistols. Mary Eleanor Bowes was the richest heiress in England at that time. Robert Wogdon (British, 17341813), Gunsmith: 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. This nice single dueling flintlock pistol by a very well known maker is ready for your English flintlock pistol collection. Holster pistols, or horse pistols were used on horseback and carried in pairs in a leather holster slung across a horse's saddle. Haymarket, 1774-1802. Estimated at $7,500-$12,000, these dueling pistols are beautiful, rare, and historically significant. His total production of duelling pistols over the 39 years that he was a gunmaker is unknown. This is an edited extract from Robert Wogdon, Wogdon & Barton, John Barton, London Gunmakers 1764-1819, price 75, published by Bonhams. 37.154.3ag. 0.8 oz. Burr was never tried for Hamiltons death, but rather than revive his political career, the duel was its death knell. 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. 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. At a meeting three days later of officers of the Coldstream Guards to deliberate on whether Colonel Lennox had behaved as became an officer and gentleman, the officers resolved: It is the opinion of the Coldstream Regiment that Colonel Lennox had behaved with courage but from the peculiar difficulty of his case, not with judgement. Soon afterwards Colonel Lennox resigned his commission in the Duke of Yorks regiment. 283, sold to MMA). 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. The Museum looks forward to receiving your comments. 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.. 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. Threading and drilling tooling. Robert Wogden was one of the preeminent gunsmiths of his era. From 9mm to 45 ACP, find the best pistol for you. Robert Wogdon and John Barton operated at 14 Haymarket, London, from 1795 to 1803. 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. [18] For an eye-witness account of such a duel, see Reynolds (1839).[14]. Click here for more information. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. 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. He carried on his business in Haymarket from 1774 until his retirement in 1802. While the design looks a bit odd, the author has found most sawhandle pistols point very naturally. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. We continue to research and examine historical and cultural context for objects in The Met collection. While other well-known English gunmakers such as Joseph Manton manufactured fine dueling pistols, Wogdon specialized in them. The 10"" swamped at the muzzle octagon 67 caliber smooth bore barrels have good bores with light roughness. The relined case has moderate age and storage related wear. He died early the next morning. .38 in. (1726.5 g). SOLD. Mechanically fine. The Faur Le Page company of France made special pistols for sport duelling. [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. Wogdon & Barton (founded by Robert Wogdon) was an 18th-century firm of gunsmiths based in London, England. It was requested that the Duke say he considered Colonel Lennox a man of honour and courage. Philip was mortally wounded, and died in agony the following day. 14.75"". 0.00. An eagle is engraved on the headband. Lot 3247: A very desirable cased pair of Wogdon & Barton flintlock dueling pistols from circa 1795-1803. For this reason, very few duels can now be confidently identified as those in which Wogdon pistols were used. There's a lot going on in this escutcheon! Description The barrels are 10 octagonal, sighted, browned twist with bore size of .476 and scratch rifled. The 10" swamped at the muzzle octagon 67 caliber smooth bore barrels have good bores with light roughness. The trigger guard finial is an engraved acorn. Patron of that Leaden death. The stock is very good with the typical flat sided Wogdon style grips, two fastening wedges, no cracks or chips (except a small chip at the forward lock screw), and the wear expected of a 225 plus year old flintlock pistol. Materials. Collectors Firearms, LLC. 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. This artwork is meant to be viewed from right to left. These shots were fired at 25 yards with rapid dueling style aim rather than carefully deliberate aim. Free ground shipping on all US Online Orders over $100! 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 . A cased pair of half-stocked duelling pistols dated 1793. Please use the print button in the share bar at the top of the page. The barrels on earlier guns were cylindrical, while later ones tended to be octagonal. Whatever the eventual outcome, it was the expected duty of both the parties seconds to record faithfully all details of the duel, from the original insult, the issuing of the challenge to the eventual outcome. These were break action, single-shot weapons that were fitted with a shield in front of the trigger, to protect the hand holding the pistol. He died in 1813, and by that time hundreds of men are believed to have been injured or killed by his pistols in duels. Patron of that Leaden death!" Starting in 1795 to 1803, he operated with a partner, John Barton, as Wogdon & Barton so this pistol is 1795 or earlier. The brown damascus style finish is . See "A." One of a pair of silver-mounted duelling pistols, hallmarked 1776, with the first recorded use of the helmet and falchion side-plate. Colonel Lennox fired and the ball grazed one of his Royal Highness curls. But you had never gained so great a name, In England had your pistols killed as few." Famous for duelling pistols. When it came down to staring down an opponent, many men put their trust in gunmakers like Robert Wogdon rather than divine intervention. Upon the signal, they could advance towards one another and choose when to fire. Colonel Burrs shot struck home and General Hamilton fell almost instantly. 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. SUBSCRIBE today for our lowest ever deal, SIX ISSUES for JUST 6 by clicking on THIS link. If Hamilton were to admit to Burrs charge, which was substantially true, he would lose his honour. Cased Pair of John Blissett & Son Percussion Dueling Pistols: Lot 332 Four British Prime Ministers have engaged in duels throughout history. Wogdon had apprenticed to the Irish gunmaker Edward Norton in Lincolnshire. [6], Prince William Frederick, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh. The wedge and wrist escutcheons are silver, and the latter have a monogram that appears to be the initials "LD." The crest and monogram strongly suggest they may have belonged to Wogdons son-in-law, William Butt Jnr. In London, the first recorded pistol duel was in 1711[Note 1] but the use of pistols was unusual until the 1760s. The butt cap and trigger guard are polished bright. In Britain, the favoured type was for the duellists to stand still at an agreed distance and shoot when given the signal. [12], It is often stated that duelling pistols came in identical pairs to put each duellist on an equal footing. 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.
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