March 15-17, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/15/2022
Measures 29 - 1/2" across prod and 36" from stirrup to rear of stock. Iron prod with old twisted rope string and affixed by a pair of iron prod brackets. Distinct stand on underside of tiller for competitive and/or ceremonial use. Knut of wood, probably replaced, open rear sight, and cocking lever. Set trigger mechanism in a classic trigger guard with added iron to form a primitive pistol grip. A strip of iron has been affixed to the bottom of the stock to function as a primitive shoulder stock. Brass buttcap. Small brass plaque on bottom of stand with punched dots that look like "D D". CONDITIONL: Good. Metal has an even chocolate patina with even oxidation throughout. String with some fraying. Brass decorations with a deep untouched patina. Stock is strong with some marks from handling and storage throughout, termite damage, and some spots of what looks like old attempts at chemical cleaning. A lovely example. EMW