RARE AND UNUSUAL PAIR OF BRASS MOUNTED CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS WITH STEEL BARRELS SHEATHED IN BRASS, BRASS LOCKPLATES BY JEAN JAKOB BEHR OF LIEGE, MAASTRICHT AND WURZBURG CIRCA 1725.

SN NSN. Jakob Behr was one of the most prolific makers of the second quarter of the 18th century. Most of his pistols were made in Liege from 1725 until 1740. These showy and unusual pistols date from his early days in Liege and have flat stepped, ‘banana’ shaped brass lockplates, plain steel swan neck cocks, molded frizzens, and curled steel triggers. The long round steel barrels are sheathed in brass (unusual) and engraved at the octagonal breeches the decoration of which extends onto the tangs. The bulbous spurred brass buttcaps are cast and chased in relief and end in pommels with grotesque masks. The elaborate brass sideplates are pierced and chased with a portrait. The triggerguards are cast with leaf finials. The thumbpieces are engraved with the original owners initials “AVF” surmounted by a crown. The walnut fullstocks are nicely molded along the fore-ends and the sideplates. The form is somewhat different in that the butts do not have the customary curve but are straighter like a Saxon wheelock ‘puffer’. They were ordered this way presumably by ‘AVF’. Notes: A very attractive pair of Continental long holster pistols made more so by the brass sheathed barrels and brass locks. The identity of the noble owner should be researchable. PROVENANCE: Warren Tom Lewis, Evergreen, Colorado. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Brass mounts and barrels are in good condition overall. Cocks and frizzens are polished bright. Wood fullstocks are crisp retaining what appears to be original finish. There is a chip repaired on the butt of one pistol in front of the buttcap, and restoration around lock of one gun. 4-49830 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3488

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3488	$8,050.00	RARE AND UNUSUAL PAIR OF BRASS MOUNTED CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS WITH STEEL BARRELS SHEATHED IN BRASS, BRASS LOCKPLATES BY JEAN JAKOB BEHR OF LIEGE, MAASTRICHT AND WURZBURG CIRCA 1725. SN NSN. Jakob Behr was one of the most prolific makers of the second quarter of the 18th century. Most of his pistols were made in Liege from 1725 until 1740. These showy and unusual pistols date from his early days in Liege and have flat stepped, ‘banana’ shaped brass lockplates, plain steel swan neck cocks, molded frizzens, and curled steel triggers. The long round steel barrels are sheathed in brass (unusual) and engraved at the octagonal breeches the decoration of which extends onto the tangs. The bulbous spurred brass buttcaps are cast and chased in relief and end in pommels with grotesque masks. The elaborate brass sideplates are pierced and chased with a portrait. The triggerguards are cast with leaf finials. The thumbpieces are engraved with the original owners initials “AVF” surmounted by a crown. The walnut fullstocks are nicely molded along the fore-ends and the sideplates. The form is somewhat different in that the butts do not have the customary curve but are straighter like a Saxon wheelock ‘puffer’. They were ordered this way presumably by ‘AVF’. Notes: A very attractive pair of Continental long holster pistols made more so by the brass sheathed barrels and brass locks. The identity of the noble owner should be researchable. PROVENANCE: Warren Tom Lewis, Evergreen, Colorado. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Brass mounts and barrels are in good condition overall. Cocks and frizzens are polished bright. Wood fullstocks are crisp retaining what appears to be original finish. There is a chip repaired on the butt of one pistol in front of the buttcap, and restoration around lock of one gun. 4-49830 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3488 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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RARE AND UNUSUAL PAIR OF BRASS MOUNTED CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS WITH STEEL BARRELS SHEATHED IN BRASS, BRASS LOCKPLATES BY JEAN JAKOB BEHR OF LIEGE, MAASTRICHT AND WURZBURG CIRCA 1725.