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Lot #162

Lot 161: Engraved and Carved Dutch Costera Signed Flintlock Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 11, 2015

Lot 161: Engraved and Carved Dutch Costera Signed Flintlock Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 11, 2015

Estimated Price: $7,000 - $10,000

Engraved and Carved Dutch Costera Signed Flintlock Pistol

Manufacturer: Dutch
Model: Flintlock
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 62
Barrel: 13 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 3145
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 60
Class: Antique
Description:

The lock plate has engraved warriors at the rear and ahead of the hammer. The lock plate is also signed "COSTERA UTRECHT" below one of the warriors. The hammer features a light floral scroll engraving. The top of the barrel is flat and is signed "COSTERA UTRECHT". A wide band is engraved at the barrel breech followed by a nearly 3 inch long wedge of chiseled scrollwork. A light engraving flanks the blade front sight. The barrel tang is lightly engraved. Chiseled work is also featured on the trigger guard. The buttcap has a floral engraving and a high relief chiseled grotesque mask. The cut-out side plate has a floral design. The trigger guard tang is script marked "No. 4". The full length stock has a high relief floral carving around the barrel tang and ramrod channel and a horn forend cap. The ramrod has a horn tip.

Rating Definition:

Good. The pistol has a bright appearance showing mild pitting. The stock is very good with a small minor crack near the lock plate and some scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.



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