December 16, 17, & 18, 2020 Field & Range Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/16/2020
In identical configuration with octagon to round barrel with wedding ring at girdle, manufactured without sights, and with four deeply impressed poincons over breech amongst light engraving and gold decoration; poincons are different between each pistol. Lock with semi-waterproof pan, swan neck cock. Lock is signed in a mixture of Arabic and other alphabets. Stocks are relief carved throughout with florals. Inlaid at wrist with stand of arms. Buttcap with stirrups engraved with florals and geometrics. Cast and chased sideplate. Ramrods are a well executed facsimile and are part of the stock. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels have been heavily rebrowned, with engraving on one pistol heavily obfuscated. Stock carving is strong, one pistol has 2 small tight cracks in the wood. Actions work appropriately when cycled by hand, bores are good with smooth oxidation throughout. EW
Caliber/Bore
(Both) .65 Smoothbore
Manufacturer
(BOTH) Mediterranean
Model
(Both) Flintlock Holster Pistol