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Lot 281: Silver Inlaid European Flintlock Holster Pistol

Very Fine Silver Inlaid European Flintlock Holster Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 13, 2022

Lot 281: Silver Inlaid European Flintlock Holster Pistol

Very Fine Silver Inlaid European Flintlock Holster Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 13, 2022

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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Very Fine Silver Inlaid European Flintlock Holster Pistol

Manufacturer: German
Model: Flintlock
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 50
Barrel: 12 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: bright/silver
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2543
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 210
Class: Antique
Description:

This pistol was part of a pair brought to the U.S. from Germany in 1950 by a soldier per the consignor. The whereabouts of its mate are not known. The pistol has no identifying markings but is very c. 1740 Germanic/Dutch in style. It has a very ornate smoothbore barrel with raised silver inlaid angels/seraphim or harpy motifs along with floral accents on the breech section with textured backgrounds. The fore-section and visible sides of the barrel are also fully engraved. The furniture is all iron. The pierced sideplate is an ornate scrolling design with two masks. The pommel cap has another mask on the stud, heart designs at the bases of the tendrils, and circle designs. The stock has attractive raised relief molding and flats, and relief floral carving at the barrel tang and ramrod entry pipe. A wood ramrod with iron flat on the tip rides under the barrel.

Rating Definition:

Very fine with dark aged patina on the silver accents on the barrel, mostly bright remaining surfaces with some light patination and oxidation, and generally only minor overall wear. The stock is also very fine with crisp carving and molding, light handling and storage marks, and generally minimal wear. Mechanically fine.



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