Lot 3277

A percussion pistol, Joh. Schenk in Marienbad (CZE), circa 1840

Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1366 Lots

Starting Price € 600

Countdown for bids : 13 days and 11 hours left

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Description

Octagonal barrel with splayed edges. Eight-groove rifled bore in 11 mm calibre. The breech area gold-inlaid and inscribed "Marienbad" and "2", barrel surfaces spotted. Finely cut tang with adjustable rear sight, also numbered. Lock plate with cut scrollwork on hatched ground, signed in gold beneath the hammer "Joh. Schenk". Exceptionally finely carved walnut half stock with equally finely engraved iron furniture and nickel silver-backed barrel key. Restored stock break, small chips to the rear of the lock plate. Nickel silver monogram plate inlaid before the trigger guard, with a count's coronet. Length 38.5 cm.
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Condition: II - Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction starts on Tuesday, 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.