September 5-7, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/6/2023
This scarce pistol features a 2-stage barrel with a rope decorated band dividing the sections and engraving at the breech. Top flat engraved with large "J. KUNZ" in block letters. Silver front sight with engraved sunburst surrounding on barrel and iron notched rear sight mounted in front of engraved barrel tang. Lock in its original percussion configuration with engraved designs, center stamped "LONDON WARRANTED". Walnut stock with engraved brass mounts including trigger guard with pineapple finial, ramrod entry ferrule, and small escutcheon around single lock retaining screw. There are silver inlays on both sides of the 2 barrel keys. Silver inlaid wrist escutcheon. CONDITION: Very good overall. Barrel retains a light brown patina; markings and signature are excellent. Lock is excellent and retains a matching patina, strong mechanism functions properly. Brass and silver retain pleasing soft patinas. Walnut stock is very good, with some minor scattered storage marks. A rare and desirable signed Kunz pistol.
Caliber/Bore
.54 Percussion