ANGSTADT, ADAM & JOSEPH

Last name also spelled Anstat, Ansted, Angsted, or Angstead.
Manufacturer of flintlock pistols and rifles, both military and commercial located in Kutztown, PA, circa 1800-1817.

ANGSTADT, ADAM & JOSEPH Antiques Models

KENTUCKY PISTOL Image

KENTUCKY PISTOL

.48 cal., markings not known, 8-12 in. part octagon/part round barrel, forged iron trigger guard, brass framework, bright metal finish, wood stock. Mfg. circa early 1780s-mid-1820s. RF=unknown.

U.S. MODEL 1807/1808 CONTRACT PISTOL Image

U.S. MODEL 1807/1808 CONTRACT PISTOL

.54 cal., flat lockplate, single shot muzzleloader, 8 5/8 in. part octagon/part round smoothbore barrel, marked "ANSTED" or "ANSTAT", brass trigger guard and front sight, no rear sights, brass mountings, curly maple full...