ATTRACTIVE DECORATED BRAUNSCHWEIG BALL BUTT (PUFFER) WHEEL LOCK BELT PISTOL.

NSN. Cal. 14mm. 23-1/2″ overall, 15-1/2″ 2-stage swamped bbl with engraved geometric decoration and indiscernible makers mark at breech. Breech retains a short cylindrical iron peep sight. Stock is inset with numerous scrimshawed bone inlays in floral and geometric designs with mythical creatures apparently breathing fire, facing each other in panels surrounding lock escutcheon, which retains about a 4″ decorated belt hook. Consignor attributes this gun to Braunschweig, circa 1580 based on lock design of known German pistols from this province which later became Hanover. PROVENANCE: Private Lifetime Collection Of A Noted Scholar And Authority. CONDITION: Gun appears orig and complete with probable addition of restored ramrod and a few bone insets which match gun well. Metal is clean and white/bright with scattered staining and light pitting. 51625-9 JS (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1269

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
	1269	$17,250.00	ATTRACTIVE DECORATED BRAUNSCHWEIG BALL BUTT (PUFFER) WHEEL LOCK BELT PISTOL. NSN. Cal. 14mm. 23-1/2″ overall, 15-1/2″ 2-stage swamped bbl with engraved geometric decoration and indiscernible makers mark at breech. Breech retains a short cylindrical iron peep sight. Stock is inset with numerous scrimshawed bone inlays in floral and geometric designs with mythical creatures apparently breathing fire, facing each other in panels surrounding lock escutcheon, which retains about a 4″ decorated belt hook. Consignor attributes this gun to Braunschweig, circa 1580 based on lock design of known German pistols from this province which later became Hanover. PROVENANCE: Private Lifetime Collection Of A Noted Scholar And Authority. CONDITION: Gun appears orig and complete with probable addition of restored ramrod and a few bone insets which match gun well. Metal is clean and white/bright with scattered staining and light pitting. 51625-9 JS (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1269 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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ATTRACTIVE DECORATED BRAUNSCHWEIG BALL BUTT (PUFFER) WHEEL LOCK BELT PISTOL.