Lot 3205

A silver-mounted flintlock pistol for the Oriental market, William Andrew Beckwith in London, circa 1830

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

Starting Price € 800

Countdown for bids : 34 days and 6 hours left

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Description

Multi-stage octagonal to round barrel. Smooth bore, Cal. 16.5 mm. A gold-inlaid band above the chamber, signed ahead of it “Beckwith London” (heavily worn). Platinum-lined touch hole. Flintlock with hammer safety and roller-bearing waterproof frizzen. Lock plate fine engraved and signed again in front of the hammer. Walnut full-stock with demi-relief silver furniture and thumb plate. Butt cap marked on the right side with English silver hallmarks. Minor repair to the trigger guard. Ramrod, probably not originally associated, of horn. Length 49 cm.

Condition: II - Questions about the lot?

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.