VERY ATTRACTIVE PAIR OF GERMAN FLINTLOCK HUNTING PISTOLS WITH HIGHLY FIGURED DAMASCUS BARRELS, CHISELED STEEL LOCKS AND MOUNTS ALL ON A GILT FISH ROE GROUND CIRCA 1745.

SN NSN. These most attractive and showy pistols have flat lockplates finely chiseled with an antlered stag and hound amid strapwork on a punched gilt ground, the swan neck cocks en suite, faceted pans, engraved frizzens, and top jaws. The barrels are of highly figured Damascus steel with silver foresights and relief chiseled breeches and gilt ground. The round ramrod pipes are turned and the triggerguards are writhen in the bow. The boldly spurred buttcaps are engraved with five pointed stars and the pommels have a drum and flag on a gilt ground. The figured walnut fullstocks are beautifully carved behind the barrel tangs with strapwork. The pistols retain their horn tipped rammers. Notes: A very attractive pair of high art German flintlock hunting pistols in very fine condition. The gilt ground is a most desirable feature as are the pronounced Damascus barrels. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Barrels, mounts, and lockplates are crisp overall showing little wear. Walnut stocks are fine with no major repairs and only minor compression marks. 4-49839 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 3466

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3466	$6,325.00	VERY ATTRACTIVE PAIR OF GERMAN FLINTLOCK HUNTING PISTOLS WITH HIGHLY FIGURED DAMASCUS BARRELS, CHISELED STEEL LOCKS AND MOUNTS ALL ON A GILT FISH ROE GROUND CIRCA 1745. SN NSN. These most attractive and showy pistols have flat lockplates finely chiseled with an antlered stag and hound amid strapwork on a punched gilt ground, the swan neck cocks en suite, faceted pans, engraved frizzens, and top jaws. The barrels are of highly figured Damascus steel with silver foresights and relief chiseled breeches and gilt ground. The round ramrod pipes are turned and the triggerguards are writhen in the bow. The boldly spurred buttcaps are engraved with five pointed stars and the pommels have a drum and flag on a gilt ground. The figured walnut fullstocks are beautifully carved behind the barrel tangs with strapwork. The pistols retain their horn tipped rammers. Notes: A very attractive pair of high art German flintlock hunting pistols in very fine condition. The gilt ground is a most desirable feature as are the pronounced Damascus barrels. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Barrels, mounts, and lockplates are crisp overall showing little wear. Walnut stocks are fine with no major repairs and only minor compression marks. 4-49839 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 3466 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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VERY ATTRACTIVE PAIR OF GERMAN FLINTLOCK HUNTING PISTOLS WITH HIGHLY FIGURED DAMASCUS BARRELS, CHISELED STEEL LOCKS AND MOUNTS ALL ON A GILT FISH ROE GROUND CIRCA 1745.