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2381
$4,720.00

RARE UNMARKED HALBACH & SONS FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

SN NSN. 8-7/8″ rnd iron unmarked 57 Cal. smooth bbl. Overall 14-1/2″. 4-3/8″ long lock is unmarked and fits tightly into stock, wooded ramrod appears to be orig. Brass furniture consists of single rammer pipe, trigger guard with acorn finial, buttcap which is cast in shape of an elaborate spread winged American eagle with a shield on its breast and engraved triangular sideplate which is long and decorative with engraved borders. Stock has relief carving around bbl tang. An unknown very few of these pistols were produced from about 1785 into the early 1800 in a variety of different sizes, styles & patterns. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl is cleaned silver/gray patina with scattered pin prick pitting. Lockplate, hammer and frizzen are a dark gray patina. Stock is sound with usual light nicks, scratches and minor shrinkage cracks. 4-49928 RG53 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2381


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014
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