Lot 5124

An Ottoman gold-damascened flintlock pistol (Kubur), circa 1800

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

Description

Octagonal to round barrel with smooth bore in calibre 15 mm, with a central barrel rib, gold-inlaid, and two maker's marks on top of the powder chamber. Richly gold inlaid iron lock with a gilded and pierced sideplate made of silver. Walnut stock with inlaid silver wire, chiselled and gilded silver fittings. Ramrod with ivory tip and ball puller, not originally matching the gun. Most iron parts with later browning. Length 47.5 cm.

Provenance: Hermann Historica, Auction 56, lot 378.

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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.