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385 - A beautiful target percussion pistol by Carl Pirko
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€1,800 - 2,500Sale fees
A beautiful target percussion pistol by Carl Pirko dating: Mid 19th Century provenance: Vienna, Long, rifled, 10.8 mm cal barrel with Damascened surface, decorated in gold at the breech with a Greek key pattern, precision front sight at the nozzle. Gold signature "K. Pirko in Wien" in Gothic characters. Breech finely engraved with delicate foliate scrollwork and a groove on the left side. Tang finely engraved with floral scrollwork and fitted with a screw-adjustable rear sight. Fine lock with plate engraved en suite and signed "PIRKO" within a scroll. Iron side plate decorated with matching motifs. Iron trigger guard with finger rest. Adjustable trigger. Half-stock made of walnut with chequered grip, hinged butt cap with compartment. Oval silver escutcheon on the back.
Auction details
Rare and Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria Day 2Auction house
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