Lot 5434

A pair of flintlock cavalryman's pistols with memorial inscription, dated 1817

Historical and Modern Firearms | A109s | Live auction | 1727 Lots

Starting Price € 1,000

Countdown for bids : 35 days and 1 hours left

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Description

Octagonal to round barrels with smooth bores in 17 mm calibre. Engraved inscription on the top: “Balthasar Obermayer à Murn - Esqattron à Wasserburg anno 1817”. The rear ends of the barrels and the locks with basic engraved scrolling foliage. Walnut full stocks with lightly carved scrolling foliage. Plain brass furniture. Length each 35 cm. Probably a souvenir of a veteran of the Royal Bavarian 2nd chevaulegers regiment “Taxis” commemorating the Wars of Liberation.

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General Information

The auction starts on Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 4001 - 4887 and continues on Friday, November 20, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 4888 - 5727. 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.