SCARCE AND HIGHLY DESIRABLE IMPERIAL RUSSIAN PATTERN 1809 FLINTLOCK “SOLDIER’S PISTOL” DATED 1813 BEARING ITS ORIGINAL BRASS COLLECTION TAG FROM THE ARTILLERY, ENGINEER AND COMMUNICATIONS TROOPS MUSEUM, ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA.

SN NSN. This excellent example of a rare type Russian military pistol bears the crowned monogram of Tsar Alexander I, Emperor of all the Russias on the oval brass thumbpiece. The arsenal bright polished lock with double neck cock is boldly stamped TULA and dated 1813. The round barrel of musket bore is polished bright with Tula Arsenal proofs. Brass mounts of martial pattern comprise sideplate, triggerguard, nose cap, and spurred buttcap. Walnut fullstock has no provision for ramrod. PROVENANCE: The Artillery, Engineer and Communications Troops Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia. CONDITION: Condition overall is excellent and all original with minor storage dents on wood and minor staining on steel. Brass mounts are crisp overall. Any Russian Napoleonic period Dragoon flintlock pistol is scarce to begin with but accompanied by its original Russian museum tag guaranteeing its pedigree this example is a collector’s prize. 4-50986-1 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 2445

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
	2445	$9,200.00	SCARCE AND HIGHLY DESIRABLE IMPERIAL RUSSIAN PATTERN 1809 FLINTLOCK “SOLDIER’S PISTOL” DATED 1813 BEARING ITS ORIGINAL BRASS COLLECTION TAG FROM THE ARTILLERY, ENGINEER AND COMMUNICATIONS TROOPS MUSEUM, ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA. SN NSN. This excellent example of a rare type Russian military pistol bears the crowned monogram of Tsar Alexander I, Emperor of all the Russias on the oval brass thumbpiece. The arsenal bright polished lock with double neck cock is boldly stamped TULA and dated 1813. The round barrel of musket bore is polished bright with Tula Arsenal proofs. Brass mounts of martial pattern comprise sideplate, triggerguard, nose cap, and spurred buttcap. Walnut fullstock has no provision for ramrod. PROVENANCE: The Artillery, Engineer and Communications Troops Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia. CONDITION: Condition overall is excellent and all original with minor storage dents on wood and minor staining on steel. Brass mounts are crisp overall. Any Russian Napoleonic period Dragoon flintlock pistol is scarce to begin with but accompanied by its original Russian museum tag guaranteeing its pedigree this example is a collector’s prize. 4-50986-1 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 2445 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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SCARCE AND HIGHLY DESIRABLE IMPERIAL RUSSIAN PATTERN 1809 FLINTLOCK “SOLDIER’S PISTOL” DATED 1813 BEARING ITS ORIGINAL BRASS COLLECTION TAG FROM THE ARTILLERY, ENGINEER AND COMMUNICATIONS TROOPS MUSEUM, ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA.