COMPOSITE PAIR OF LONG INLAID GERMAN WHEEL LOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS, PARTLY 17TH CENTURY.

SN NSN. Classic pair of long wheel lock holster pistols utilizing period locks and bbls, restocked in the 19th century. Stocks elaborately inlaid with white stag horn featuring dogs, foxes, rabbits, birds, enriched with flowers, hop leaves and horn pellets and scroll work throughout. Plain military style locks with external wheel and wheel retaining bracket. Said to be Dutch, but equally likely Germanic in origin. Engraved trigger guards appear to be of the period as well. A showy and attractive pair of this well known type using original locks and bbls. PROVENANCE: A Los Angeles attorney. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Metal polished bright in the European manner. Stocks are crisp throughout with one ramrod pipe replaced. Otherwise inlay substantially intact. 4-49817 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 2440

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
	2440	$10,350.00	COMPOSITE PAIR OF LONG INLAID GERMAN WHEEL LOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS, PARTLY 17TH CENTURY. SN NSN. Classic pair of long wheel lock holster pistols utilizing period locks and bbls, restocked in the 19th century. Stocks elaborately inlaid with white stag horn featuring dogs, foxes, rabbits, birds, enriched with flowers, hop leaves and horn pellets and scroll work throughout. Plain military style locks with external wheel and wheel retaining bracket. Said to be Dutch, but equally likely Germanic in origin. Engraved trigger guards appear to be of the period as well. A showy and attractive pair of this well known type using original locks and bbls. PROVENANCE: A Los Angeles attorney. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Metal polished bright in the European manner. Stocks are crisp throughout with one ramrod pipe replaced. Otherwise inlay substantially intact. 4-49817 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 2440 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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COMPOSITE PAIR OF LONG INLAID GERMAN WHEEL LOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS, PARTLY 17TH CENTURY.