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Lot 4917
A fine flintlock pistol by C. Rasch of Brunswick, circa 1760 A fine flintlock pistol by C. Rasch of Brunswick, circa 1760 A fine flintlock pistol by C. Rasch of Brunswick, circa 1760 A fine flintlock pistol by C. Rasch of Brunswick, circa 1760 A fine flintlock pistol by C. Rasch of Brunswick, circa 1760
A fine flintlock pistol by C. Rasch of Brunswick, circa 1760
A fine flintlock pistol by C. Rasch of Brunswick, circa 1760
A fine flintlock pistol by C. Rasch of Brunswick, circa 1760
A fine flintlock pistol by C. Rasch of Brunswick, circa 1760
A fine flintlock pistol by C. Rasch of Brunswick, circa 1760

Lot 4917

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

Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A108aw | Live auction | 361 Lots

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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?

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The post-auction sale to our "Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms" auction from May 21, 2026 has already started, you can purchase all unsold lots at the starting price plus the buyers premium.

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