PAIR OF LARGE ITALIAN PISTOLS BY GIOSEPPE DANDARO CA 1700.

PAIR OF LARGE ITALIAN PISTOLS BY GIOSEPPE DANDARO CA 1700. SN NSN. Cal. .635. 13″ Swamped round bbls have raised portion at top rears, engraved “Lazarino” (most likely by Cominazzo family of noted Italian bbl makers). Round bodied arched locks with inset rounded pans, have unbridled friction frizzens, springs with long bulbous and foliate finials, and are fitted with round bodied serpentine cocks. Lockplates have line engraved borders and are engraved “Gioseppe Dandaro” (Brescia, working 1697 – 1715). Front faces of frizzens have raised carved spearhead devices, raised tendrils are on cocks, and cock screws have full relief right side portraits of gentlemen. Dense stocks that look like olive wood, have some relief carving and moldings around locks, extend to muzzles, and are mounted with iron furniture. Trigger guards with fluted bows have spear finials. Scrolled sideplates are pierced. Large bulbous strapped grip caps have portraits on tips, similar to those on cock screws. Ramrods with steel ends mount through beaded pipes and thimbles. CONDITION: Very good. Metal parts cleaned to overall pewter gray patina, with some light pitting. Stocks have some old oil finish rubbed in, and are sound, with old minor repairs and checks. Locks and frizzens are crisp. 4-47008 MGM269 (3,500-5,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	2307	$3,910.00	PAIR OF LARGE ITALIAN PISTOLS BY GIOSEPPE DANDARO CA 1700. SN NSN. Cal. .635. 13″ Swamped round bbls have raised portion at top rears, engraved “Lazarino” (most likely by Cominazzo family of noted Italian bbl makers). Round bodied arched locks with inset rounded pans, have unbridled friction frizzens, springs with long bulbous and foliate finials, and are fitted with round bodied serpentine cocks. Lockplates have line engraved borders and are engraved “Gioseppe Dandaro” (Brescia, working 1697 – 1715). Front faces of frizzens have raised carved spearhead devices, raised tendrils are on cocks, and cock screws have full relief right side portraits of gentlemen. Dense stocks that look like olive wood, have some relief carving and moldings around locks, extend to muzzles, and are mounted with iron furniture. Trigger guards with fluted bows have spear finials. Scrolled sideplates are pierced. Large bulbous strapped grip caps have portraits on tips, similar to those on cock screws. Ramrods with steel ends mount through beaded pipes and thimbles. CONDITION: Very good. Metal parts cleaned to overall pewter gray patina, with some light pitting. Stocks have some old oil finish rubbed in, and are sound, with old minor repairs and checks. Locks and frizzens are crisp. 4-47008 MGM269 (3,500-5,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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.

.red{fill:#B50938;} .white{fill:#FFFFFF;} .blue{fill:#005596;}