Lot 28

A silver-mounted flintlock rifle, Friedrich Ostermann, Copenhagen, circa 1710/20

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

Description

Round barrel with offset centre rib, smooth bore in 18.5 mm calibre. Sanded barrel surface, partially slightly pitted. The breech decorated with chiselled scrolling leaves. Lightly chiselled flintlock with engraved signature "F. Ostermann Copenhagen".
Walnut full stock carved with rocailles, lightly coloured horn nose. Smooth silver furniture, the escutcheon engraved with a coat of arms surmounted by a tournament helmet. Wood ramrod with horn tip and threaded sleeve with bullet mould. Length 133 cm.
Friedrich Ostermann, proven 1684-1719 in Copenhagen, working for the Danish royal court, became the person in charge for the ceremonial weapons at Rosenborg Castle.
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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.