Lot 5096

A pair of silver-mounted flintlock pistols, Wittemann in Gießen, circa 1750

Fine Antique and Modern Firearms | A83s | Live auction | 725 Lots

Description

Two-stage octagonal to round barrels with smooth bores in calibre 14.5 mm. Applied silver front sights. Domed lock plates with the engraved signature "Wittemann à Gießen" surmounting a trophy ornament. One hammer very well replaced. Walnut full stocks with dark bone noses. Finely engraved silver furnitures, on the sideplate a siege scene with a cannon in front of a fortress. The thumb plate with monogram "MV" under a crown, either butt cap marked "No. 5". Original wooden ramrods with horn tips. Length of either pistol 39 cm.

Condition: II + Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction includes 726 lots and starts on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 at 10 am (CET). Lot no. 5001 - 5727. The pre-sale viewing will take place from Oct. 18 - 21 and Oct. 28 - 31, 2020 from 2 to 6 pm (CET). However, the number of participants for both auction and viewing is limited due to Covid-19 restrictions and requires an appointment. Bring your favourite breathing mask! Prior to any visit please check our website - we'll update it as soon as the situation changes.