Lot 3009
Two Oriental flintlock pistols, probably from the Balkans, circa 1850
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
The first pistol with an octagonal-to-round barrel. Smooth bore in calibre 14.5 mm. The top of the barrel engraved. Slightly engraved lockplate, flintlock with a somewhat weak mainspring. Full stock with slightly engraved brass furniture, the butt decorated with silver wire inlays. The second pistol with a round, baluster-shaped barrel. Smooth bore in calibre 15.5 mm. The lockplate engraved with floral decoration. Flintlock. Full stock with relief-decorated brass furniture and brass mounts. Shaft broken at the butt, thumb plate missing. Significant signs of wear and several chips. Length 42 and 36 cm.Condition: II - Questions about the lot?