PAIR OF GERMANIC BRASS MOUNTED FLINTLOCK FISH-TAIL BUTT PISTOLS.

PAIR OF GERMANIC BRASS MOUNTED FLINTLOCK FISH-TAIL BUTT PISTOLS. SN NSN. Cal. .580 Bore diameter. 9-1/2″ Octagon to round bbls with wedding band transitions, have inset brass blade front sights, and nicely filed V-notch rear sights dovetailed through top flats. Flintlocks with round bodied serpentine cocks, unbridled frizzens, and file decorated frizzen springs with fleur di lis finials, have round bodied plates with tapered tails, and rounded inset pans. Walnut stocks extend to muzzles with horn tips, with relief shadow line carving around locks, sideplates, trigger guard finials, and ramrod channels. Incised scroll and floral carving is around bbl tangs. Heavy brass furniture has relief portrayal of horses and riders framed by scrolled acanthus. Rider blowing horn is on trigger guards, and a pursuit scene is on either side of flat, flared grip caps. Horn tipped ramrods (one missing) mount through round beaded pipes. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain smooth, gray brown patina with bluish color toward rears. Locks are very competent re-conversions to flint, almost undetectable with guns assembled. Stocks are sound with only cracks, one repaired, running from upper front portions of locks toward bbl channels. Brass is nicely toned, engraving softened, with golden highlights. 8-76293 MGM106 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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
	2568	$4,025.00	PAIR OF GERMANIC BRASS MOUNTED FLINTLOCK FISH-TAIL BUTT PISTOLS. SN NSN. Cal. .580 Bore diameter. 9-1/2″ Octagon to round bbls with wedding band transitions, have inset brass blade front sights, and nicely filed V-notch rear sights dovetailed through top flats. Flintlocks with round bodied serpentine cocks, unbridled frizzens, and file decorated frizzen springs with fleur di lis finials, have round bodied plates with tapered tails, and rounded inset pans. Walnut stocks extend to muzzles with horn tips, with relief shadow line carving around locks, sideplates, trigger guard finials, and ramrod channels. Incised scroll and floral carving is around bbl tangs. Heavy brass furniture has relief portrayal of horses and riders framed by scrolled acanthus. Rider blowing horn is on trigger guards, and a pursuit scene is on either side of flat, flared grip caps. Horn tipped ramrods (one missing) mount through round beaded pipes. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain smooth, gray brown patina with bluish color toward rears. Locks are very competent re-conversions to flint, almost undetectable with guns assembled. Stocks are sound with only cracks, one repaired, running from upper front portions of locks toward bbl channels. Brass is nicely toned, engraving softened, with golden highlights. 8-76293 MGM106 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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