Lot 5683

A South German silver mounted wheellock pistol with waterproof lock, probably Nuremberg, circa 1620

Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A104aw | Live auction | 1078 Lots

Hammer price € 7,000

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Description

Octagonal, slightly conical barrel, smooth bore in 13 mm calibre. The breech struck with "BH" mark. Lock with external wheel and internal frizzen spring. The edge of the wheel partially slightly bumped. Lock plate finely engraved with scrolling foliage and fruits. Snug-fitting hammer with adjusting screw for the internal pyrite. Full stock of ebonised wood. Richly embossed silver pommel cap depicting Mars, the God of War. Iron trigger guard, ramrod ferrule and nose of sheet silver. Wooden ramrod, the end slightly damaged. Length 63 cm.

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General Information

The auction starts on Wednesday, May 07, 2025 at 10 am (CEST). Lot no. 5001 - 6079. The pre-sale view will take place from April 22 - to April 26 as well as on Friday May 2nd and Monday May 5th in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CEST). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.