Lot 3274
A percussion target pistol in a case, Weber & Schultheis in Frankfurt a.M., circa 1840
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1366 Lots
Description
Blued, octagonal barrel with thirteen-groove rifled bore in 9.5 mm calibre. Bore somewhat spotted, in need of cleaning, with good land and groove profile, choked muzzle. Decorated with gold-inlaid bands above the chamber and at the muzzle, signed centrally with gold-inlaid “Weber & Schultheis in Frankfurt a.M.”. Finely engraved tang with scrollwork and height-adjustable rear sight. Lock plate and hammer with fine scroll engravings, pistol without lock side plate. Smooth-action percussion lock, German set trigger. Beautifully chequered walnut half stock with engraved iron furniture and nickel silver-backed barrel wedge. Nickel silver thumb plate with engraved emblem, butt cap with finely carved mascaron. Length 41 cm. Associated lockable box (key included, lock stiff), lid with vacant brass plaque. Interior lined in green velvet with partly assembled accessories comprising: double crowbill, screwdriver for nipple with two slotted inserts, loading mallet, two ramrods and powder measure. Interior with partly pronounced signs of age. Dimensions 50 x 23 x 7 cm.355542
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