GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
FINE PAIR OF FELIX ROSCHER SIGNED BLUNDERBUSS FLINTLOCK PISTOLS ONCE IN THE COLLECTION OF RUDOLPH HESS. TELIA ROUCHER FLINTLOCK PISTOLS NSN NA This pair of pistols was bought with others offered in todays sale in 1945 from an American GI and have been retained in family til now. This pair measures 14" overall with 8" half oct to oval flared muzzles inset in silver on bbl flats "FELIX ROSCHER" and "IN CARLSBAAD". Roscher is a noted Czech gunsmith working 1759-1790. PROVENANCE: Family History states these were taken from home of Rudolph Hess, brought to American in 1945. Estate Collection of Harold R. Beacham. CONDITION: Guns are very good to fine, appearing original and authentic and "as found". Iron is overall gray with light staining. First gun of pair marked with maker retains about 80% original thinning plum finish. Brass trigger guards, lock escutcheons, butt caps and thumb plates have high relief cast details including mounted figures, retaining about 50% of their original gold plating. Stocks are sound, solid and well fit with hand worn patina, incised and relief carved at bbl tangs, lock plates, under trigger guards, and ramrod thimble plates. Regardless of provenance, this is a beautiful pair of fully functioning rare configuration flint pistols with smooth clean bores. 50164-2 JS (3,000-5,000)