Lot 3277
A percussion pistol, Joh. Schenk in Marienbad (CZE), circa 1840
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1366 Lots
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.353652
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