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Lot 3325: Desirable Pair of Engraved Miquelet Pistols w/ Silver Finished M

Desirable Pair of Engraved Miquelet Pistols with Silver Finished Metal Rat Tail Stocks

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 21, 2013

Lot 3325: Desirable Pair of Engraved Miquelet Pistols w/ Silver Finished M

Desirable Pair of Engraved Miquelet Pistols with Silver Finished Metal Rat Tail Stocks

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 21, 2013

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $4,000
Price Realized:
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A) Metal Stocked Rat Tail Miquelet Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Flintlock Rattail Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 12 1/2 inch part octagon
Finish: bright
Grip: metal
Stock:
Item Views: 1419
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 127
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured for the Eastern Trade without sights, the barrel is decorated with a small floral engraving and a pair of silver border bands at the breech, and secured with a 3 3/4 inch long muzzle band with raised scroll patterns. A small unidentified proof stamp is present on the engraved lock, which is fitted with engraved hardware. The stock is silver finished brass, with extensive raised scroll designs covering most of the surface, a cosmetic ramrod, and a cone shaped pommel. Provenance: The William Ashby Collection

Rating Definition:

Fine, with a mixed gray patina and scattered pitting on the steel, along with some light handling marks. The stock and barrel band are both very good, with a darkened aged patina and scattered dents and handling marks. Mechanically good.



B) Metal Stocked Rat Tail Miquelet Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Flintlock Rattail Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 66
Barrel: 12 1/2 inch part octagon
Finish: bright
Grip: metal
Stock:
Item Views: 1419
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 127
Class: Antique
Description:

As "A", minus barrel engraving and inlay. Provenance: The William Ashby Collection

Rating Definition:

Fair, with a mixed bright gray patina, showing scattered pitting. The stock is fair with a replaced section of the tang, dents, cracks and handling marks. Mechanically fine.



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