wogdon and barton dueling pistols
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. Again, the affair began with politics. Collectors Firearms, LLC. 1 lb. [3], In continental Europe, the use of smooth-bored pistols was considered cowardly, and rifled pistols were the norm. The usual duelling distance of 12 paces was measured out and it was agreed that both parties would fire at the given signal. (10.5 cm); Wt. 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. For example, when the Duke of York was challenged by his nephew Charles Lennox when they were serving in the Coldstream Guards, Lennoxs Wogdon pistols from 12 paces at Wimbledon Common was chosen, and they were to fire upon the signal. Hamilton did not elaborate but indicated his remarks were political, not personal, which would imply that Burrs honor had not been drawn into question. Robert Wogdon, a gunmaker most famous for his dueling pistols, partnered with John Barton late in his career. Please use the print button in the share bar at the top of the page. (6.7 cm); W. 17 1/2 in. 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. Lot 3247: A very desirable cased pair of Wogdon & Barton flintlock dueling pistols from circa 1795-1803. The events that culminated in the duel were the result of several years of simmering political differences and antagonism. They go back centuries to trial by combat, also known as the judicial duel. Literature: For similar examples see Robert Wogdon, Wogdon & Barton, John Barton by John OSullivan & De Witt Bailey pp 180 185. The Duke did not return fire. 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. A duelling pistol is a type of pistol that was manufactured in matching pairs to be used in a duel, when duels were customary.