EXTREMELY RARE IF NOT UNIQUE IMPERIAL RUSSIAN TULA ARSENAL MILITARY ISSUE FLINTLOCK DOGLOCK MUSKET OF TSAR PETER THE GREAT CIRCA 1720 WITH PERIOD PAPER TAG FROM THE “MUSEUM OF OFFICER’S SHOOTING SCHOOL”.

The rarest and earliest Russian military flintlock doglock musket offered for public sale in years, this example of Tsar Peter the Great’s “tall gun” presents a unique opportunity for collectors or museum’s of Russia arms and armor. This wonderful piece is 73.25 inches in length. The plain lock of doglock type is deeply stamped TULA in Cyrillic and dated 1720 with well faceted pan and plain swan neck cock. The triggerguard is well formed with facets on the bow and shield shaped finial. The approximately .65 caliber long, round barrel ends in a finely molded cannon type muzzle, which can be found on Ottoman firearms of this period. The serpentine sideplate is well sculpted as is the heavy steel buttplate and are as refined as those on costly civilian flintlocks. The walnut fullstock is stained dark. The ancient paper tag reads: “MUSEUM OF OFFICER’S SHOOTING SCHOOL RUSSIAN (FLINTSTONE+++) SMOOTH BARREL RIFLE: 1720 #1. Tula Arsenal was established in 1712 by order of Tsar Peter the Great. At that time Tula was equipped with the very latest technology including water powered boring machines and other sophisticated machinery. Tsar Peter’s “Tall or Big” gun exemplifies the excellence of Tula workmanship in its beauty and utility. Tsar Peter was a very tall man standing 6 feet 8 inches and this very long musket was entirely to his liking and taste. PROVENANCE: Museum of Officer’s Shooting School, Russia. CONDITION: Condition of the metal is polished, arsenal bright with all small lock parts original. The wood is excellent with no visible replacements and a lovely mellow 300 year-old patina. The paper label from the museum is still legible. 4-50986 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2446

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	2446	$60,375.00	EXTREMELY RARE IF NOT UNIQUE IMPERIAL RUSSIAN TULA ARSENAL MILITARY ISSUE FLINTLOCK DOGLOCK MUSKET OF TSAR PETER THE GREAT CIRCA 1720 WITH PERIOD PAPER TAG FROM THE “MUSEUM OF OFFICER’S SHOOTING SCHOOL”. The rarest and earliest Russian military flintlock doglock musket offered for public sale in years, this example of Tsar Peter the Great’s “tall gun” presents a unique opportunity for collectors or museum’s of Russia arms and armor. This wonderful piece is 73.25 inches in length. The plain lock of doglock type is deeply stamped TULA in Cyrillic and dated 1720 with well faceted pan and plain swan neck cock. The triggerguard is well formed with facets on the bow and shield shaped finial. The approximately .65 caliber long, round barrel ends in a finely molded cannon type muzzle, which can be found on Ottoman firearms of this period. The serpentine sideplate is well sculpted as is the heavy steel buttplate and are as refined as those on costly civilian flintlocks. The walnut fullstock is stained dark. The ancient paper tag reads: “MUSEUM OF OFFICER’S SHOOTING SCHOOL RUSSIAN (FLINTSTONE+++) SMOOTH BARREL RIFLE: 1720 #1. Tula Arsenal was established in 1712 by order of Tsar Peter the Great. At that time Tula was equipped with the very latest technology including water powered boring machines and other sophisticated machinery. Tsar Peter’s “Tall or Big” gun exemplifies the excellence of Tula workmanship in its beauty and utility. Tsar Peter was a very tall man standing 6 feet 8 inches and this very long musket was entirely to his liking and taste. PROVENANCE: Museum of Officer’s Shooting School, Russia. CONDITION: Condition of the metal is polished, arsenal bright with all small lock parts original. The wood is excellent with no visible replacements and a lovely mellow 300 year-old patina. The paper label from the museum is still legible. 4-50986 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2446 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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EXTREMELY RARE IF NOT UNIQUE IMPERIAL RUSSIAN TULA ARSENAL MILITARY ISSUE FLINTLOCK DOGLOCK MUSKET OF TSAR PETER THE GREAT CIRCA 1720 WITH PERIOD PAPER TAG FROM THE “MUSEUM OF OFFICER’S SHOOTING SCHOOL”.