Williamsburg USHS Thomas Jefferson Flintlock Pistols .41 Cal Antique

SOLD FOR: $1,375.00

LSB#: LSB260221SY001, LSB230221SY002

Make: Williamsburg Firearms Manufactory, for the US Historical Society

Model:  Thomas Jefferson Dealtry Pistols

Serial Number: 630A, 630B

Year of Manufacture: 1981

Caliber: .41 

Action Type: Single shot, Queen Anne boxlock, flintlock, muzzleloading pistols.

Markings: The left side of the frame is marked “Dealtry”. The right side is marked “London”. The serial number is marked on the bottom of the barrel. 

Barrel Length: 5 1/4″ Smoothbore

Sights / Optics:  There are no provisions for iron sights. 

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are one piece smooth walnut. There are light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. Overall these grips are in Excellent condition. 

Type of Finish: Brass, Brass Plated. 

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition:  The bores are bright and shiny. There is no erosion in the bores. In this writer’s opinion these bores rate 9.5/10.

Overall Condition: These pistols retain 97% of their original finish. There is light plating wear on the sides of the frames from handling. There are a couple plating chips on the right side of the frame on pistol “A”. There is light tarnish on the barrels. There is verdigris in the pans of both pistols. There are scratch marks on both frizzens. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall these pistols are in Excellent condition. 

Mechanics:  Both pistols are in functional condition. The flints spark. The touch holes are clear. As with all used guns a full cleaning may be necessary to meet your standards. 

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Display box with tool, ball mold, barrel wrench, gloves, original build paperwork. 

Our Assessment: This matched pair of Williamsburg Firearms Manufactory “Thomas Jefferson” pistols, produced for the United States Historical Society in 1981, reflects the elegant Queen Anne boxlock flintlock style associated with late 18th century English pistol making. Styled after pistols attributed to the period of Thomas Jefferson, these reproductions evoke the refined, compact form of London-made arms such as those by Dealtry, with brass-framed construction and smooth flowing lines. As commemorative pieces, they combine historical styling with modern production, offering a decorative and functional interpretation of early flintlock sidearms.

Chambered in .41 caliber smoothbore, these pistols follow the traditional format of small, easily handled flintlock arms intended for close-range use. The absence of formal sights is consistent with the Queen Anne pattern, which relied on instinctive pointing rather than precise aiming. The boxlock mechanism, with its internalized lockwork, reflects a streamlined and durable design that was popular in English pistol manufacture of the period, and the brass construction adds both visual appeal and corrosion resistance.

Both pistols present in excellent condition, retaining approximately 97% of their original plated finish with only light handling wear and minor plating loss on the frame of one example. The walnut grips are well preserved, and the bores remain bright with no erosion. The locks are functional, producing spark with clear touch holes, though there is visible verdigris in the pans and light wear to the frizzens from use. The set is accompanied by a display box and period-style accessories, including tools, a ball mold, and original paperwork, enhancing its presentation as a cohesive commemorative ensemble. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids! MF