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live November 18 | 10:00 AM
Hermann Historica

3274 - A percussion target pistol in a case, Weber & Schultheis in Frankfurt am Main, circa 1840

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€2,500

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Sale fees

29.5%

A percussion target pistol in a case, Weber & Schultheis in Frankfurt am Main, circa 1840 Blued, octagonal barrel with a thirteen-groove rifling in 9.5 mm caliber. The bore is somewhat stained and in need of cleaning, but has a good rifling profile and a recessed muzzle. Decorated above the chamber and at the muzzle with gold-inlaid bands; signed “Weber & Schultheis in Frankfurt a.M.” in a central gold-inlaid field. Finely engraved tail screw plate with a height-adjustable rear sight. Lock plate and hammer feature fine scroll engraving; the pistol lacks a lock counterplate. Smooth-operating percussion lock; trigger with a German-style trigger blade. Beautifully fluted walnut half-stock with engraved iron fittings and a nickel silver-lined barrel wedge. Nickel silver thumb plate with engraved coat of arms; butt plate with a finely carved mascaron. Length 41 cm. Matching, lockable case (key included; lock is a bit stiff), lid with a missing brass plaque. Interior lined with green velvet and containing a partially assembled set of accessories consisting of: Double-ended ball pliers, a screwdriver for the piston with two slotted inserts, a ramrod, two loading rods, and a powder measure. Interior shows some distinct signs of age. Dimensions: 50 x 23 x 7 cm. Condition: II

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Auction details

Armor, Edged Weapons, and Antique Firearms - II
Wednesday, November 18
10:00 AM
Bretonischer Ring 3
85630 Grasbrunn, Germany

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Hermann Historica +49 8 95 47 26 490 contact@hermann-historica.com
On Drouot for 4 years avec More than 43,000 lots published

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