ITALIAN LONG FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL WITH FINELY CHISELED HAMMER, PAN AND FRIZZEN, CIRCA 1690.

ITALIAN LONG FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL WITH FINELY CHISELED HAMMER, PAN AND FRIZZEN, CIRCA 1690. This most attractive long holster pistol has a hammer chiseled in the rnd with human figures arising from waves, acanthus leaves and foliage. Top jaw chiseled en suite. The pan is chiseled with a monster face as is the frizzen. All chiseling of very fine quality. The large open work sideplate is chiseled in the form of a dragon with open mouth swallowing the lock screw. Spurred steel buttcap is engraved with an expanded flower. Molded trigger guard ramrod pipes chiseled round. The dark walnut full stock molded behind tang and lock (possibly replaced during period of use). Long elegant bbl with sighting rib and brass foresight. NOTES: A very long and very elegant late 17th century flintlock holster pistol. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: All steel parts polished bright in the European manner. Stock crisp with no discernable repairs. 4-50120 MRZ55 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	2529	$2,300.00	ITALIAN LONG FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL WITH FINELY CHISELED HAMMER, PAN AND FRIZZEN, CIRCA 1690. This most attractive long holster pistol has a hammer chiseled in the rnd with human figures arising from waves, acanthus leaves and foliage. Top jaw chiseled en suite. The pan is chiseled with a monster face as is the frizzen. All chiseling of very fine quality. The large open work sideplate is chiseled in the form of a dragon with open mouth swallowing the lock screw. Spurred steel buttcap is engraved with an expanded flower. Molded trigger guard ramrod pipes chiseled round. The dark walnut full stock molded behind tang and lock (possibly replaced during period of use). Long elegant bbl with sighting rib and brass foresight. NOTES: A very long and very elegant late 17th century flintlock holster pistol. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: All steel parts polished bright in the European manner. Stock crisp with no discernable repairs. 4-50120 MRZ55 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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