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Lot 1303:Engraved Pair of European Flintlock Pistols w/ Relief Carved Sto

April 30th, 2016|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1303:Engraved Pair of European Flintlock Pistols w/ Relief Carved Sto

April 30th, 2016|Rock Island, IL
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Engraved Pair of European Flintlock Pistols with Relief Carved Stocks

A) European Horse Pistol

This early 19th century pair of flintlock pistols have unknown markings on the locks and barrels and also have English style "crown/V" proofs on the upper left barrel flats. They were likely produced for the Middle Eastern trade and may have been ornamented in the Ottoman Empire. There are floral engraving patterns throughout, and the cannon style barrels have "wedding bands." The side plates have bestial heads at the front and rear. The locks have several late flintlock era features, including a waterproof style pans and frizzens and rollers on the frizzen springs. The stocks have nearly full coverage floral scroll carving in relief and also have ornate thumb plates with crown accents. The steel ramrods are flared at the ends (more so on gun B).

ConditionVery good overall. The pistol has a blend of brown and gray patina throughout, some minor oxidation, and a few patches of minor pitting. The stock has crisp carving, chipping at the nose and tail of the lock, and some slivers absent at the butt. The lock functions very well, and the engraving patterns and markings are crisp.
Details
ManufacturerEuropean
ModelFlintlock
TypePistol
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge65
Barrel12 inch part octagon
Finishbright
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1762
Catalog page163

B) European Horse Pistol

As described in A.

ConditionVery good as partially restored. The pistol has a blend of brown and gray patina along with patches of minor oxidation and pitting. The stock has crisp carving as well as some chips and small hairline cracks at the nose and tail of the lock and around the butt. The refinished hammer has been professionally restored in the neck area. The lock functions very well, and the engraving patterns and markings are crisp.
Details
ManufacturerEuropean
ModelFlintlock
TypePistol
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge65
Barrel12 inch part octagon
Finishbright
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1762
Catalog page163
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