GOOD AND RARE EARLY 18TH CENTURY GERMAN TURNOVER BARREL FLINTLOCK HUNTING PISTOL SIGNED GRAS, (THEODOR GRAS) CIRCA 1730.

SN NSN. This rare pistol is likely the work of Theodore Graz, listed as an engraver and iron chiseler in Graz, Austria working in 1729. However the maker signed ‘A Wertheim’ on the lower bevel of the lockplate. There is a Matthias Gras who worked in Koln (Cologne) however he does not appear in records after 1696. The high quality of the engraving on the flat deeply chamfered lockplate and the well executed fierce, maned monster on the swan neck cock favor the attribution to Theodore. The barrels are octagonal to round with raised brass foresights and the breeches are inlaid with engraved brass panels. A signature ‘Lazarin’ appears in large block letters on the barrels attesting to the widespread reputation of Cominazzo barrels long after Lazarino’s death. The brass mounts are finely engraved, the solid sideplate depicting a gentleman holding a hound and a boar spear confronting a rearing boar in a landscape. The rounded buttcap is cast and chased with acanthus under soldier with sword and shield. The walnut butt is well carved and molded around the barrel tang, lockplate, and sideplate and the fore-end panels are fluted along their entire length. A horn band holds the fore-end panels together. Notes: This is an excellent example of an early German flintlock wender pistol retaining what looks like its original ramrod. It is essentially untouched with all original ‘small’ parts and the only thing one could ask of it is that it had a mate. PROVENANCE: Raymond J. Petry, Pennsylvania; Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: The overall condition of the metal both steel and brass is fine with the engraving very sharp and clear with little or no pitting or rubbing. The stocks are very fine showing little wear though there is a small chip where one of the fore-end panels meets the frizzen and pan assembly. 4-49906 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 3465

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3465	$4,830.00	GOOD AND RARE EARLY 18TH CENTURY GERMAN TURNOVER BARREL FLINTLOCK HUNTING PISTOL SIGNED GRAS, (THEODOR GRAS) CIRCA 1730. SN NSN. This rare pistol is likely the work of Theodore Graz, listed as an engraver and iron chiseler in Graz, Austria working in 1729. However the maker signed ‘A Wertheim’ on the lower bevel of the lockplate. There is a Matthias Gras who worked in Koln (Cologne) however he does not appear in records after 1696. The high quality of the engraving on the flat deeply chamfered lockplate and the well executed fierce, maned monster on the swan neck cock favor the attribution to Theodore. The barrels are octagonal to round with raised brass foresights and the breeches are inlaid with engraved brass panels. A signature ‘Lazarin’ appears in large block letters on the barrels attesting to the widespread reputation of Cominazzo barrels long after Lazarino’s death. The brass mounts are finely engraved, the solid sideplate depicting a gentleman holding a hound and a boar spear confronting a rearing boar in a landscape. The rounded buttcap is cast and chased with acanthus under soldier with sword and shield. The walnut butt is well carved and molded around the barrel tang, lockplate, and sideplate and the fore-end panels are fluted along their entire length. A horn band holds the fore-end panels together. Notes: This is an excellent example of an early German flintlock wender pistol retaining what looks like its original ramrod. It is essentially untouched with all original ‘small’ parts and the only thing one could ask of it is that it had a mate. PROVENANCE: Raymond J. Petry, Pennsylvania; Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: The overall condition of the metal both steel and brass is fine with the engraving very sharp and clear with little or no pitting or rubbing. The stocks are very fine showing little wear though there is a small chip where one of the fore-end panels meets the frizzen and pan assembly. 4-49906 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 3465 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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GOOD AND RARE EARLY 18TH CENTURY GERMAN TURNOVER BARREL FLINTLOCK HUNTING PISTOL SIGNED GRAS, (THEODOR GRAS) CIRCA 1730.