GOOD AND RARE EARLY 18TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL STEEL MOUNTED FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL OF WENDER TYPE PROBABLY DUTCH CIRCA 1710.

SN NSN. All too many fine early flintlock pistols were shortened during their working life as gunpowder improved. This is especially true of long ‘Wender” pistols which were uncommon to begin with. This fine uncut pistol is constructed with barrels over one another, swiveling at the breech, utilizing one lockplate and cock, with two separate locks, frizzens and pans. The convex lock is finely engraved with scrolls, the breech band with guilloche, and the spurred buttcap is relatively austere but molded. The steel barrels are of fine quality with engraved breeches, octagonal to round in two distinct sections, with high brass foresights, and its original double muzzle ring. The pierced and chiseled sideplate is of typical ‘monster’ form but displaying more artistry than commonly encountered. The figured walnut butt is well carved in relief behind the breech, sideplate, and triggerguard. The barrel panels are nicely carved forward of the frizzens. PROVENANCE: Raymond J. Petry, Pennsylvania; Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Steel mounts are polished bright. Lock, cock, and frizzens appear original. Engraving is somewhat worn but still attractive. Barrels are bright and have the wear and minor erosion expected on a 300 year old pistol. This is a very attractive, high quality, early turn over ‘Wender” pistol retaining its original length and is of classic Dutch form. 4-50036 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 3489

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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	3489	$8,337.50	GOOD AND RARE EARLY 18TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL STEEL MOUNTED FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL OF WENDER TYPE PROBABLY DUTCH CIRCA 1710. SN NSN. All too many fine early flintlock pistols were shortened during their working life as gunpowder improved. This is especially true of long ‘Wender” pistols which were uncommon to begin with. This fine uncut pistol is constructed with barrels over one another, swiveling at the breech, utilizing one lockplate and cock, with two separate locks, frizzens and pans. The convex lock is finely engraved with scrolls, the breech band with guilloche, and the spurred buttcap is relatively austere but molded. The steel barrels are of fine quality with engraved breeches, octagonal to round in two distinct sections, with high brass foresights, and its original double muzzle ring. The pierced and chiseled sideplate is of typical ‘monster’ form but displaying more artistry than commonly encountered. The figured walnut butt is well carved in relief behind the breech, sideplate, and triggerguard. The barrel panels are nicely carved forward of the frizzens. PROVENANCE: Raymond J. Petry, Pennsylvania; Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Steel mounts are polished bright. Lock, cock, and frizzens appear original. Engraving is somewhat worn but still attractive. Barrels are bright and have the wear and minor erosion expected on a 300 year old pistol. This is a very attractive, high quality, early turn over ‘Wender” pistol retaining its original length and is of classic Dutch form. 4-50036 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 3489 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 CONTINENTAL STEEL MOUNTED FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL OF WENDER TYPE PROBABLY DUTCH CIRCA 1710.