EARLY 18TH CENTURY LONG ITALIAN FOWLING PIECE, BARREL SIGNED LAZARI COMINAZ, CIRCA 1730.

SN NSN. Polished banana lock is unadorned and unusual in that it features an early form of bridle on the frizzen. The exceptionally long bbl is octagonal to rnd signed “Lazari Cominaz” at breech. The stump walnut full stock is finely carved at the breech and around the rear ramrod pipe. Trigger guard is finely formed with well chiseled finials. A rare survival in as much as these long and elegant flintlock fowling pieces were cut down as the quality of powder improved during the flintlock period. A very high quality gun by one of Italy’s most distinguished makers. Buttplate with old collection No. 42. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Lock appears to have much of its original polish, retains original bluing on frizzen spring and pan. Appears unfired, although frizzen has been struck. Bbl has dirt and old lacquer, but virtually no pitting and is in extremely fine condition, as is bore. Stock would rate pristine with much original finish, however there is a significant chip to right side of forend. Otherwise extremely crisp throughout. 4-50001 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 2471

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
	2471	$4,887.50	EARLY 18TH CENTURY LONG ITALIAN FOWLING PIECE, BARREL SIGNED LAZARI COMINAZ, CIRCA 1730. SN NSN. Polished banana lock is unadorned and unusual in that it features an early form of bridle on the frizzen. The exceptionally long bbl is octagonal to rnd signed “Lazari Cominaz” at breech. The stump walnut full stock is finely carved at the breech and around the rear ramrod pipe. Trigger guard is finely formed with well chiseled finials. A rare survival in as much as these long and elegant flintlock fowling pieces were cut down as the quality of powder improved during the flintlock period. A very high quality gun by one of Italy’s most distinguished makers. Buttplate with old collection No. 42. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Lock appears to have much of its original polish, retains original bluing on frizzen spring and pan. Appears unfired, although frizzen has been struck. Bbl has dirt and old lacquer, but virtually no pitting and is in extremely fine condition, as is bore. Stock would rate pristine with much original finish, however there is a significant chip to right side of forend. Otherwise extremely crisp throughout. 4-50001 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 2471 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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EARLY 18TH CENTURY LONG ITALIAN FOWLING PIECE, BARREL SIGNED LAZARI COMINAZ, CIRCA 1730.