FINE SAXON WHEEL LOCK BALL BUTT (PUFFER) HOLSTER PISTOL DATED 1591.

SN NSN. This is the classic Saxon wheel lock holster pistol with plain lock, internal wheel, oct to rnd bbl with swamped muzzle by the Nuremburg maker HR. Stock stamped to imitate stag horn, white stag horn inlays. Butt inlaid with the Archmarshalship of the Holy Roman Empire in stag horn. An extremely good example of this most desirable military wheel lock pistol in substantially the same condition as it was when made more than 400 years ago. PROVENANCE: Saxon Royal Armories. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Pistol retains much original dull blued finish throughout. Slight wear to ball. Some stamping obliterated with use. Otherwise extremely crisp. All inlays original. 4-49921 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2424

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
	2424	$20,125.00	FINE SAXON WHEEL LOCK BALL BUTT (PUFFER) HOLSTER PISTOL DATED 1591. SN NSN. This is the classic Saxon wheel lock holster pistol with plain lock, internal wheel, oct to rnd bbl with swamped muzzle by the Nuremburg maker HR. Stock stamped to imitate stag horn, white stag horn inlays. Butt inlaid with the Archmarshalship of the Holy Roman Empire in stag horn. An extremely good example of this most desirable military wheel lock pistol in substantially the same condition as it was when made more than 400 years ago. PROVENANCE: Saxon Royal Armories. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Pistol retains much original dull blued finish throughout. Slight wear to ball. Some stamping obliterated with use. Otherwise extremely crisp. All inlays original. 4-49921 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2424 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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FINE SAXON WHEEL LOCK BALL BUTT (PUFFER) HOLSTER PISTOL DATED 1591.