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Alexander Hamiltons War Pistols

Post by GunnyGene » Wed Mar 24, 2021 1:26 pm

RIA is auctioning off these presentation pistols along with other related memorabilia and documentation. It's possible the winning bid will be a record in excess of $12million. Info, descriptions, etc. at the link:

https://www.rockislandauction.com/detai ... epaulettes
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Re: Alexander Hamiltons War Pistols

Post by JEBar » Wed Mar 24, 2021 2:12 pm

dang it .. :o .. and to think, I just committed to buy a $299 Bond derringer .... with that money committed, I can only wish I'd of know these flint locks were coming up for sale .. :?

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Re: Alexander Hamiltons War Pistols

Post by GunnyGene » Wed Mar 24, 2021 2:37 pm

JEBar wrote:
Wed Mar 24, 2021 2:12 pm
dang it .. :o .. and to think, I just committed to buy a $299 Bond derringer .... with that money committed, I can wish I'd of know these flint locks were coming up for sale .. :?

:lol:
Group buy maybe? If everyone put in their $1200 stimulus bucks we'd only need 10,000 participants, assuming the winning bid is $12 million. Maybe a bit more for buyers premium, etc. I'll volunteer to keep them safe at my house. :lol:
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Re: Alexander Hamiltons War Pistols

Post by cooperhawk » Wed Mar 24, 2021 4:22 pm

JEBar wrote:
Wed Mar 24, 2021 2:12 pm
dang it .. :o .. and to think, I just committed to buy a $299 Bond derringer .... with that money committed, I can only wish I'd of know these flint locks were coming up for sale .. :? :lol:
Well heck JE, I've got a very similar one hanging on my wall that I built from a kit and I'd knock of a million or two just for you. :lol:
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Re: Alexander Hamiltons War Pistols

Post by JEBar » Wed Mar 24, 2021 4:32 pm

sorry, but thanks for the offer .... the $299 derringer tapped me out ..... or probably be better to say if I spent any more my wife would probably lock me out .. :(

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Re: Alexander Hamiltons War Pistols

Post by cooperhawk » Wed Mar 24, 2021 4:44 pm

JEBar wrote:
Wed Mar 24, 2021 4:32 pm
sorry, but thanks for the offer .... the $299 derringer tapped me out ..... or probably be better to say if I spent any more my wife would probably lock me out .. :(
Oh I know that feeling. I too am a survivor of the LOOK! :shock:
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