Lot 7246
A fine percussion target pistol by Nowotny in Leitmeritz, circa 1840/50
Fine Antique and Modern Firearms | A102s | Live auction | 94 Lots
Description
Blued octagonal barrel, with offset grooves and finely bevelled edges in the centre. Rifled with twelve grooves in 13 mm calibre. Blued dovetail front sight, adjustable rear sight. The top of the barrel with fine gold-inlaid signature "Nowotny in leitmeritz", the lower end of the barrel decorated with gold-inlaid scrolling foliage. Finely engraved and chiselled tang depicting Saint George on horseback. Lock with deeply etched scrollwork and two mythical creatures. Trigger with set trigger. Finely carved half stock of finely grained root wood. Fullered buttstock with finely carved scrollwork. The stock with continuous crack near the lock. Iron mounts with finely chiselled and engraved floral décor. Length 42 cm. Matthias Nowotny, active around 1825-56. Worked initially in Leitmeritz, Bohemia, and moved to Vienna in 1838. In 1852 he leased his shop to Johann Springer, Royal warrant holder.Condition: II + Questions about the lot?
