A deluxe German flintlock pistol with fine chiselling
The round, smooth bore barrel slightly constricted in the middle with distinct barrel rib, in 14 mm calibre. A fine trophy bundle chased at the breech, a shell motif at the root of the barrel. The tang with deeply etched decorative tendrils on a partially gilt background. The lock with finely chiselled trophy decor. The inside of the lock plate struck with the illegible mark "...E". The finely carved full stock in walnut, a restored crack before the light horn nose. The owner's initials struck below the lock. The brass furniture with profuse relief decoration, well-preserved fire gilding, trophy décor and antique-style figures. The wooden ramrod with horn tip. Length 45 cm.Condition: II +
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The round, smooth bore barrel slightly constricted in the middle with distinct barrel rib, in 14 mm calibre. A fine trophy bundle chased at the breech, a shell motif at the root of the barrel. The tang with deeply etched decorative tendrils on a partially gilt background. The lock with finely chiselled trophy decor. The inside of the lock plate struck with the illegible mark "...E". The finely carved full stock in walnut, a restored crack before the light horn nose. The owner's initials struck below the lock. The brass furniture with profuse relief decoration, well-preserved fire gilding, trophy décor and antique-style figures. The wooden ramrod with horn tip. Length 45 cm.Condition: II +