FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY SYKES, OXFORD, CIRCA 1805.

SN NSN. Though a typical small English boxlock pistol, this example is unique insofar as it is an unquestionably genuine duckfoot pistol properly proofed. Breeches numbered 1-4, bbls numbered 1-4 and proofed, muzzles starred so as to permit easy removal. Muzzles engraved. Sparse engraving on frame. Signed “Sykes Oxford”. Reinforced cock. Engraved top jaw. Plain walnut slab butt. Large genuine duckfoot pistols are extremely rare. Fakes abound. Miniature duckfoot pistols such as the present examples are unknown. To say this pistol is an extreme rarity is an understatement. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Metal polished bright. Sliding safety possibly replaced. Missing one butt screw. Folding trigger works well. 4-49977 (8,000-16,000) – Lot 2479

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
	2479	$13,800.00	FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY SYKES, OXFORD, CIRCA 1805. SN NSN. Though a typical small English boxlock pistol, this example is unique insofar as it is an unquestionably genuine duckfoot pistol properly proofed. Breeches numbered 1-4, bbls numbered 1-4 and proofed, muzzles starred so as to permit easy removal. Muzzles engraved. Sparse engraving on frame. Signed “Sykes Oxford”. Reinforced cock. Engraved top jaw. Plain walnut slab butt. Large genuine duckfoot pistols are extremely rare. Fakes abound. Miniature duckfoot pistols such as the present examples are unknown. To say this pistol is an extreme rarity is an understatement. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Metal polished bright. Sliding safety possibly replaced. Missing one butt screw. Folding trigger works well. 4-49977 (8,000-16,000) – Lot 2479 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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FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY SYKES, OXFORD, CIRCA 1805.