Lot 25

A significant flintlock double wender by Cornelius Clett, Salzburg, circa 1660

Fine Antique and Modern Firearms | A78s | Live auction | 627 Lots

Description

Octagonal to 16-sided, then round barrels with smooth bores in 11 mm calibre. The barrel tops signed "C. Clett à Salzburg" between engraved scrolling leaves. Locks on both sides with engraved scrolling leaves, in front of the trigger guard a lever to unlock the barrels. Walnut half stock with iron furniture. Length 92.5 cm.
Rare, early wender pistol of high usability with a total weight of only 2.48 kg. Cornelius Clett (Klett), proven gunsmith in Salzburg between 1636-61. 1661-88 his shop was run by his widow and his brother Johann Paul.
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General Information

Our auction "Fine Antique and Modern Firearms from 5 centuries" includes 628 lots. The descriptions are in German, with English translations of objects above a certain threshold. The printed catalogue has approx. 300 pages on high-gloss paper in the format 21x21 cm. In our high-quality thread-bound catalogue with hardback (wipeable), all lots are illustrated in color.