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Lot #274

Lot 273: Ornate Silver Greek/Balkan Flintlock Pistols

Highly Ornate Silver Stocked and Inlaid Greek/Balkan Flintlock Holster Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 13, 2022

Lot 273: Ornate Silver Greek/Balkan Flintlock Pistols

Highly Ornate Silver Stocked and Inlaid Greek/Balkan Flintlock Holster Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 13, 2022

Estimated Price: $5,000 - $7,000
Price Realized:
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A) Flintlock Holster Pistol

Manufacturer: European
Model: Flintlock
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 60
Barrel: 12 5/8 inch round
Finish: bright/silver/niello
Grip:
Stock: metal
Item Views: 3742
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 206
Class: Antique
Description:

These attractive 19th century pistols have smoothbore barrels with silver wire inlays and stepped plateaus at the breech ends. Blade front and dished rear sights are on the muzzle bands and upper tangs. The locks have frizzen spring rollers and some faint markings. The stocks are silver/white metal with ornate floral patterns and niello accents. False ramrods are along the underside of the stocks. Pistols of this style were popular in Greece and the Balkans under Ottoman rule.

Rating Definition:

Fine overall with gray and brown patina on the lock and barrel, aged patina on the stock, generally distinct designs, and mild overall wear. Mechanically fine.



B) Flintlock Holster Pistol

Manufacturer: European
Model: Flintlock
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 60
Barrel: 12 5/8 inch round
Finish: bright/silver/niello
Grip:
Stock: metal
Item Views: 3742
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 206
Class: Antique
Description:

See "A."

Rating Definition:

Fine overall with gray and brown patina on the lock and barrel, cracked trigger guard bow, nice aged patina on the stock, generally distinct designs, and mild overall wear. Mechanically fine.



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