VERY RARE MATCHED PAIR OF ROTATING BARREL EUROPEAN FLINTLOCK PISTOLS.

SN NSN. This well made pair of pistols are 15″ overall with 9″ half oct to rnd unmarked bbls. Engraved brass trigger guards and buttplates, mounted on relief carved stocks with horn tipped ramrods. This ingenious mechanism was a forerunner of the modern revolver. Bbls rotate on a central axis with a locking lever found just forward of each trigger guard. Guns appear fully functional and of high quality workmanship, though no discernible proofs or makers marks. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall, metal all polished fairly bright with light staining and pitting. 1 gun has about 1-1/4″ repaired toe to well fit stocks, both stocks refinished, retaining most of their applied varnish. Mechanically guns appear functioning and sound with smooth well defined bores, showing rust in breeches on the gun with repaired toe. 50143-7 JS (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2284

Auction: Firearms - March 2016

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
	2284	$6,900.00	VERY RARE MATCHED PAIR OF ROTATING BARREL EUROPEAN FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. SN NSN. This well made pair of pistols are 15″ overall with 9″ half oct to rnd unmarked bbls. Engraved brass trigger guards and buttplates, mounted on relief carved stocks with horn tipped ramrods. This ingenious mechanism was a forerunner of the modern revolver. Bbls rotate on a central axis with a locking lever found just forward of each trigger guard. Guns appear fully functional and of high quality workmanship, though no discernible proofs or makers marks. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall, metal all polished fairly bright with light staining and pitting. 1 gun has about 1-1/4″ repaired toe to well fit stocks, both stocks refinished, retaining most of their applied varnish. Mechanically guns appear functioning and sound with smooth well defined bores, showing rust in breeches on the gun with repaired toe. 50143-7 JS (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2284 Auction: Firearms - March 2016 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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VERY RARE MATCHED PAIR OF ROTATING BARREL EUROPEAN FLINTLOCK PISTOLS.