A rare pair of flintlock holster pistols made for superimposed loads, from the armoury of the Princes of Salm-Reifferscheidt-Dyck, northern German or Dutch, circa 1660
Fine Antique and Modern Firearms | A82s | Live auction | 655 Lots
Octagonal to round barrels with smooth bores in 13 mm caliber. On both sides of the breech marked with the barrel maker's sign "AM". Lightly engraved locks with dual pans and lateral ignition tubes for superimposed loads in a single barrel. One of the springs with a light crack. Full walnut stocks with bone tips. The left side of the butts stamped with an armoury mark (two salmons) and a number, "7" resp. "8". Plain iron mountings, one of the trigger guards with a repair mark. Original ramrods with iron tips. Length 58.5 cm each.Very rare, early pistols, featuring a very uncommon ignition mechanism, enabling the shooter to fire two superimposed loads from the same barrel.Provenance: Aus der Gewehrkammer der Fürsten von Salm-Reifferscheidt-Dyck. Auktion bei Christie's am 23.09.1992, Los 531.Condition: II + Questions about the lot?
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The auction includes 656 lots and starts on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 10 am (CET). Lot no. 3001 - 3656. The pre-sale viewing will take place from May 21 - 24, 2020 from 2 to 6 pm (CET). However, the number of participants for both auction and viewing is limited due to Covid-19 restrictions and requires an appointment. Bring your favourite breathing mask! Prior to any visit please check our website - we'll update it as soon as the situation changes.
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