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3152 - A fine flintlock pistol by Johann Schifter of Wiener Neustadt, ca. 1720
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A fine flintlock pistol by Johann Schifter of Wiener Neustadt, ca. 1720 Round barrel made of fine damask steel with a flattened center rib; smooth bore, 16 mm caliber. Silver-inlaid signature “Johann Schifter”; part of the rim inlay is missing. A carved mascaron and ornamental silver inlays above the chamber. Lock with finely engraved trophy decoration. Silver front sight, brass saddle-type rear sight. Flintlock with finely engraved trophy decoration. Slightly miscut full stock made of beautifully grained walnut; a faintly visible crack on the forend. Butt plate made of light-colored horn. High-quality cut and engraved iron mountings with trophy and grotesque decoration. Missing thumb plate. Original ramrod with horn tip. Length 56.5 cm. Johann Schifter is documented in Wiener Neustadt from 1694 to 1730. See *Der neue Stöckel*, p. 1122. Condition: II +
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Armor, Edged Weapons, and Antique Firearms - IIAuction house
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