Lot 239

A deluxe drop-barrel target pistol, Peter Schenk & Sohn, Marienbad, circa 1880

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

Hammer price € 8,600

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Description

Cal. 9,5 mm, Nr. ohne, Octagonal barrel with original finish (minimally spotted), bright bore. Blued dovetailed sights. On the top of the barrel gold inlaid signature "Peter Schenk & Sohn". Florally engraved and gold damascened tang. Lock with finely engraved floral décor and gold inlaid place name "in Marienbad". Engraved trigger guard, the front part movable to unlock the barrel. Walnut half stock with finely carved floral décor. Engraved iron pommel cap. Length 38 cm.
In associated walnut case, the lid with profuse nickel silver and mother-of-pearl inlays. Lockable, the original key enclosed. The interior lined with purple velvet, in the lid gold embossed maker's logo. Comprehensive accessories, consisting of a silver mounted powder flask, powder gauge, bullet mould, nipple driver, screw driver, and cleaning rod. One side compartment with an insert housing two spare firing pins. Dimensions 7 x 41 x 22 cm.
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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.