Lot 3116
A wheellock pistol, collector's replica in the style of circa 1590
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
Blued octagonal barrel turning to round after baluster, with smooth bore in 15 mm calibre. Struck above the breech with a stylised lily and pseudo-date "1591". Fully functional blued lock with semi-internal wheel and engraved iron cover, spring-loaded pan cover with release button, external safety. Full stock with slightly pear-shaped pommel. The surfaces with rich inlays of engraved and blackened bone, including the pommel cap with Saxon emblem. Minor repairs to the pommel. Wooden ramrod with iron tip and matching bone finial. Length 59 cm.Condition: II Questions about the lot?