Lot 4926

An over-and-under flintlock pistol by Wilhelm Lindenschmitt in Mainz, ca. 1770

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

Description

Octagonal, after balusters round and smooth-bore barrels with silver front sight. Slightly chiseled flint locks, either lock plate signed "LINDENSCHMITT A MAYENCE". Carved walnut full stock with fire gilt brass furniture decorated with a relief of figures and flowers. Wooden (slightly shortened) ramrod with brass tip. In front of the left lock a small shrinkage crack, fore-end with two small repairs, barrels slightly pitted. Length 49 cm. Elegant pistol with beautiful fittings. Wilhelm Lindenschmitt, 1734 - 1802, moved to Mainz in 1771. Court gunsmith of the Prince-Elector Josef von Ehrthal, followed the Prince-Electoral Court to Aschaffenburg in 1799.

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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.