Lot 4917

A fine flintlock pistol by C. Rasch of Brunswick, circa 1760

Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A108aw | Live auction | 1129 Lots

Description

Round, blued barrel with a distinct midrib. Smooth bore in 15 mm calibre. Surface-mounted, silver front sight. The silver-inlaid Latin motto "Quo Fata Ducunt" ("Whither the Fates lead") on the barrel rib. A three-dimensional Turkish horseman appliquéd in silver at the breech, surrounded by scrolling bands. Engraved tang. The flintlock with chiselled rocailles and signature "C. Rasch Braunschweig". The full stock in gracefully carved walnut with a dark horn nose. The fire-gilt brass furniture richly decorated in relief with trophy decoration between rocaille ornaments. Wooden ramrod with horn tip. Length 43 cm.

Condition: II + Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction starts on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10 am (CEST) with Lot no. 4001 - 5129. The pre-sale view will take place from May 12 - May 15 2026 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.