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Lot 1373: Attractive Pair of Chieftain Grade Ornate Arabic Flintlock Pisto

Attractive Pair of Chieftain Grade Ornate Arabic Flintlock Pistols with Relief Chiseling Silver Decoration and Stone Accents

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 21, 2013

Lot 1373: Attractive Pair of Chieftain Grade Ornate Arabic Flintlock Pisto

Attractive Pair of Chieftain Grade Ornate Arabic Flintlock Pistols with Relief Chiseling Silver Decoration and Stone Accents

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 21, 2013

Estimated Price: $4,000 - $6,000

Attractive Pair of Chieftain Grade Ornate Arabic Flintlock Pistols with Relief Chiseling Silver Decoration and Stone Accents

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Flintlock
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 62
Barrel: 11 3/4 inch part octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 4619
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 132
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured without sights, with a pierced-through and dot accented brass band enclosing the muzzle, light engraving on the rear third of the barrel, a gold maker's proof on the top flat and a set of three "T*R" golden proofs on the upper flats of the breech. Deeply cut border lines are present on the lock and hammer with decorative circles on the hammer and flashpan. Full length stock with a cosmetic metal ramrod on the underside, raised border and geometric patterns around the ramrod, lock and triggerguard, and silver wire inlay on the bottom of the wrist. The top of the wrist, from the tang to the butt is nearly covered in silver, mostly in the form of twisted wire loops and borders, with diamond shaped panels, beaded flowers, and a square panel with geometric niello accents, along with a set of four red/brown semi-precious stones (possibly coral) running in-line with the bore. The buttcap is brass with raised and engraved patterns.

Rating Definition:

Fine. The steel shows a mixed brown and gray patina overall, with mild handling marks, some pressure dents on the left side of the chamber, and a small amount of pitting around the touch hole. The stock is fine with a few dents, scratches, and lost sections of wire. The butt is pulling away from the wood slightly. Mechanically very tight.



B) Arabic Flintlock Pistol with Fine Engraving and Carving, Silver Decoration and Stone Accents

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Flintlock
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 62
Barrel: 11 3/4 inch part octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 4619
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 132
Class: Antique
Description:

As described in A.

Rating Definition:

Fine, with a mixed brown and gray patina overall, mild pitting around the touch hole and scattered handling marks. The stock is fine as repaired with some mended chipping at the wrist, pressure dents and some lost wire. Mechanically very tight.



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