Lot 1444

A princely German flintlock pistol by Johann Martin Felbert in Ravensburg, circa 1730

Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A106aw | Live auction | 581 Lots

Hammer price € 3,200

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Description

Round barrel with distinct central rib, smooth bore in 15 mm calibre. At the breech a silver-inlaid ornament of a leaping hound between foliage. Lock with finely engraved foliage, stag and leaping hound. Signed "Johann Martin Felber" under the pan. Slightly carved walnut full stock with dark horn nose. Engraved brass mounts decorated with scrolling foliage. On the thumb plate the monogram "A" under a princely coronet. Wooden ramrod with horn tip. Length 53.5 cm. Johann Martin Felber, documented as a gunsmith in Ravensburg, circa 1730-40.

Provenance: Georg Britsch, art dealer, including a certificate of authenticity and the original invoice from 2008.

Condition: II Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction starts on Tuesday, Nov 4, 2025 at 10 am (CET). Lot no. 1001 - 1582. The pre-sale view will take place from Oct 27 - to Oct 31 2025 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.