Lot 3165

A silver mounted flintlock pistol by J.H. Bartholomäus in Zella, ca. 1760

Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots

Starting Price € 1,520

Countdown for bids : 34 days and 5 hours left

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Description

The smooth-bore damascus barrel in 11 mm calibre, octagonal at the breech, turning to round after a baluster, with a muzzle swell, rich silver overlays on top. Signed flintlock, likewise with rich silver overlays on the lock plate, cock and battery. Finely carved ebony(!) shaft with iron furniture, en suite silver-decorated. Ramrod with iron cap. Length 28 cm. An exceptionally fine late Baroque pistol in outstanding, virtually untouched condition.

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General Information

The auction starts on Thursday, November 17, 2026 at 2:30 pm (CET), start subject to the timing of the preceding auction, with Lot no. 2001 - 2505 and continues on Wednesday 18, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 2506 - 1369.The pre-sale view will take place from November 9 - November 13, 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.