FINE 17TH CENTURY AUGSBURG WHEEL LOCK PISTOL, CIRCA 1605, FOR TROOPS OF DIETER VON REITENAU, ARCHBISHOP OF SALZBURG.

NSN. Cal. 9.6mm. This distinctive pistol was made to arm the personal guard of Prince Archbishop Wolf Dieter von Reitenau, measures 29″ overall with half octagon-round 20-1/2″ bbl (52cm). Fixed dovetail rear sight, slightly turned down muzzle with two incised rings. Rear of bbl has Augsburg proof and a makers mark of a standing bird similar to Stockel figure 8492, pg 1482. Lock and bbl show no other markings. Stock is decorated extensively with bone inlays of masks, birds, floral and geometric scrimshaw with delicate connecting tendrils. Bone inlays and mounts cover much of surface from butt to nosecap. PROVENANCE: Private Lifetime Collection Of A Noted Scholar And Authority. CONDITION: Good-very good overall. Several crack repairs to stock. Some small pieces of bone inlay are missing, especially in the delicate tendrils. Bone buttplate cap has about a 2″ restoration at top. Metal overall is grey/bright with scattered staining and light pitting. 51625-10 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 1272

Auction: Firearms - April 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1272	$10,925.00	FINE 17TH CENTURY AUGSBURG WHEEL LOCK PISTOL, CIRCA 1605, FOR TROOPS OF DIETER VON REITENAU, ARCHBISHOP OF SALZBURG. NSN. Cal. 9.6mm. This distinctive pistol was made to arm the personal guard of Prince Archbishop Wolf Dieter von Reitenau, measures 29″ overall with half octagon-round 20-1/2″ bbl (52cm). Fixed dovetail rear sight, slightly turned down muzzle with two incised rings. Rear of bbl has Augsburg proof and a makers mark of a standing bird similar to Stockel figure 8492, pg 1482. Lock and bbl show no other markings. Stock is decorated extensively with bone inlays of masks, birds, floral and geometric scrimshaw with delicate connecting tendrils. Bone inlays and mounts cover much of surface from butt to nosecap. PROVENANCE: Private Lifetime Collection Of A Noted Scholar And Authority. CONDITION: Good-very good overall. Several crack repairs to stock. Some small pieces of bone inlay are missing, especially in the delicate tendrils. Bone buttplate cap has about a 2″ restoration at top. Metal overall is grey/bright with scattered staining and light pitting. 51625-10 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 1272 Auction: Firearms - April 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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FINE 17TH CENTURY AUGSBURG WHEEL LOCK PISTOL, CIRCA 1605, FOR TROOPS OF DIETER VON REITENAU, ARCHBISHOP OF SALZBURG.