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Lot #1351
Lot #1353

Lot 1352: Pair of Engraved and Gilt 18th Century Flintlock Holster Pistols

Desirable Pair of Engraved and Gilt 18th Century Flintlock Holster Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2021

Lot 1352: Pair of Engraved and Gilt 18th Century Flintlock Holster Pistols

Desirable Pair of Engraved and Gilt 18th Century Flintlock Holster Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2021

Estimated Price: $11,000 - $16,000
Price Realized:
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A) Flintlock Holster Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Flintlock Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 59
Barrel: 13 3/4 inch part octagon
Finish: gold/blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1932
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 159
Class: Antique
Description:

These Continental European pistols, possibly Austrian, have fire blued smoothbore barrels with rounded gilt brass front sights, sighting flats, and gilt accented scroll and floral engraving that also includes a bust of a female figure with a pair of rampant lion supporters. The lock plates and furniture are gilt brass and feature mainly scroll and floral engraving patterns. The ornate sideplates have pierced designs and include fish/dolphin motifs. The nicely figured stocks have some attractive raised molding.

Rating Definition:

Fine with 40% original blue finish remaining on the barrel, much of the original gilt finish remaining in the engraving and in the more protected areas of the lock and furniture, attractive aged patina on the exposed brass, and generally minor overall wear including some faint oxidation. The stock is fair and has repairs in the forend and wrist, a few thin cracks, occasional dings and scratches, some small chips and flakes at the edges, and general moderate overall wear. Mechanically fine.



B) Flintlock Holster Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Flintlock Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 59
Barrel: 13 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue/gilt
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1932
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 159
Class: Antique
Description:

See "A."

Rating Definition:

Fine with 60% original blue finish remaining on the barrel, much of the original gilt finish remaining in the engraving and in the more protected areas of the lock and furniture, attractive aged patina on the exposed brass, and generally minor overall wear including some faint oxidation. The stock is good and has repairs in the wrist, mild dings and scratches, some small chips and flakes at the edges, and general moderate overall wear. Mechanically fine.



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