GOOD AND RARE PAIR OF DRESDEN WHEEL LOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS (PUFFERS) CIRCA 1590 WITH ELABORATELY INLAID BALL BUTTS.

SN NSN. This pair of Dresden military wheel locks is of a higher order of decoration than the normal classic Saxon black puffers. The finely constructed lock plates with safeties are austere while the dog is well engraved with a sea monster. The octagonal to rnd bbls are heavily swamped and have a deeply struck mark of a heart transfixed by an arrow. The ebonized walnut full stocks are inlaid with stag horn, strap work, and the balls are elaborately and finely inlaid with pellets, swirls, and strap work. The pommels feature a helmeted man. This pair of Dresden wheel lock puffers appear to be remarkably pure survivals of a rare desirable and attractive type. PROVENANCE: European collection. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Stocks retain much of the original ebonized finish. Inlays on both pistols appear original. Elaborate balls have most inlay intact. Metal is smooth and crisp, retaining no original finish. Engraving is crisp. 4-49853 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2423

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
	2423	$46,000.00	GOOD AND RARE PAIR OF DRESDEN WHEEL LOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS (PUFFERS) CIRCA 1590 WITH ELABORATELY INLAID BALL BUTTS. SN NSN. This pair of Dresden military wheel locks is of a higher order of decoration than the normal classic Saxon black puffers. The finely constructed lock plates with safeties are austere while the dog is well engraved with a sea monster. The octagonal to rnd bbls are heavily swamped and have a deeply struck mark of a heart transfixed by an arrow. The ebonized walnut full stocks are inlaid with stag horn, strap work, and the balls are elaborately and finely inlaid with pellets, swirls, and strap work. The pommels feature a helmeted man. This pair of Dresden wheel lock puffers appear to be remarkably pure survivals of a rare desirable and attractive type. PROVENANCE: European collection. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Stocks retain much of the original ebonized finish. Inlays on both pistols appear original. Elaborate balls have most inlay intact. Metal is smooth and crisp, retaining no original finish. Engraving is crisp. 4-49853 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2423 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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GOOD AND RARE PAIR OF DRESDEN WHEEL LOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS (PUFFERS) CIRCA 1590 WITH ELABORATELY INLAID BALL BUTTS.