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Lot 3079: Ornate Pair of Silver Stocked Miquelet 'Rat Tail' Pistols w/ Gol

Ornate Pair of Silver Stocked Miquelet "Rat Tail" Pistols with Gold Damascene Barrels

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2014

Lot 3079: Ornate Pair of Silver Stocked Miquelet 'Rat Tail' Pistols w/ Gol

Ornate Pair of Silver Stocked Miquelet "Rat Tail" Pistols with Gold Damascene Barrels

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2014

Estimated Price: $5,000 - $8,000
Price Realized:
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A) Miquelet Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Miquelet
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 60
Barrel: 12 inch round
Finish: brown/silver/gold
Grip:
Stock: silver
Item Views: 1892
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 41
Class: Antique
Description:

This pair of flint pistols have silver stocks with profuse relief engraving. The stock shape is similar to known Ottoman examples believed to have been produced in the Balkan region that was then under their control dating to the eighteenth and early 19th centuries with very thin wrists, distinctly shaped knob on the butts, and the forends covering the front 3 1/2 inches of the barrels. They have miquelet style locks and gold Damascening on the barrels including some unidentified writing.

Rating Definition:

Fine. The barrel retains most of the Damascene patterns with a brown patina on the iron surfaces. The well aged stock is fine with an aged patina and a couple signs of repair. Mechanically needs work (some parts absent).



B) Miquelet Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Miquelet
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 60
Barrel: 12 inch round
Finish: brown/gold/silver
Grip:
Stock: silver
Item Views: 1892
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 41
Class: Antique
Description:

As discussed in "A".

Rating Definition:

Fine. Most of the gold Damascene patterns remain with a brown patina on the remaining iron surfaces. The stock is fine with well aged surfaces, generally an aged silver patina, and a more golden patina in some areas. Mechanically needs work but appears complete.



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