FINE PAIR OF CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS MOUNTED ENTIRELY IN STEEL, CIRCA 1685.

SN NSN. Convex locks are finely molded and engraved with typical late 17th century leaves and a devil’s head. Gooseneck cocks engraved en suite. Three-stage bbls are finely chiseled at first molding with leaves. Openwork sideplate addorsed with monsters at either end. Turned ramrod pipes. Spurred butts chiseled in relief with acanthus and scrolls. Pommels come to a point. Bbl tangs engraved with a face. Thumb pieces pierced with reserve. Figured walnut full stocks molded at breech and around trigger guard and ramrod pipes. A large showy and attractive pair of 17th century flintlock holster pistols with chiseled steel mounts. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Steel mounts mirror bright polished in the European tradition. Minor wear to engraving. Stocks appear all original with no visible repairs, possibly some later varnish. 4-50080 (7,000-12,000) – Lot 2456

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
	2456	$8,050.00	FINE PAIR OF CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS MOUNTED ENTIRELY IN STEEL, CIRCA 1685. SN NSN. Convex locks are finely molded and engraved with typical late 17th century leaves and a devil’s head. Gooseneck cocks engraved en suite. Three-stage bbls are finely chiseled at first molding with leaves. Openwork sideplate addorsed with monsters at either end. Turned ramrod pipes. Spurred butts chiseled in relief with acanthus and scrolls. Pommels come to a point. Bbl tangs engraved with a face. Thumb pieces pierced with reserve. Figured walnut full stocks molded at breech and around trigger guard and ramrod pipes. A large showy and attractive pair of 17th century flintlock holster pistols with chiseled steel mounts. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Steel mounts mirror bright polished in the European tradition. Minor wear to engraving. Stocks appear all original with no visible repairs, possibly some later varnish. 4-50080 (7,000-12,000) – Lot 2456 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 PAIR OF CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS MOUNTED ENTIRELY IN STEEL, CIRCA 1685.