1558

$7,670.00

PAIR OF BRASS MOUNTED CONTINENTAL HOLSTER PISTOLS, CIRCA 1745.

SN NSN. Flat lockplates with stepped tail sparsely engraved with trophies of arms. Gooseneck cocks lightly engraved. Bbls are octagonal at breech and round at muzzle with brass foresights. Figured walnut full stocks molded with carving at breech and rear ramrod pipe. Full brass furniture with spurred butts with grotesque mask butts. An attractive and original pair of mid-18th century flintlock holster pistols. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Metal is good throughout with grayish patina. One top jaw an obvious replacement. Hammer on one pistol replaced. Stocks are good throughout. Brass furniture with openwork sideplates crisp. 4-49911 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1558

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Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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