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

December 4th, 2021|Rock Island, IL

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

December 4th, 2021|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$11,000 - $16,000

A) Flintlock Holster Pistol

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.

ConditionFine 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.

Details

ManufacturerUnknown

ModelFlintlock Pistol

TypePistol

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge59

Barrel13 3/4 inch part octagon

Finishgold/blue

Stockhardwood

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page159

B) Flintlock Holster Pistol

See "A."

ConditionFine 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.