Medals & Coins, Arms & Militaria - 28th March 2017
Lot 756
A matchlock pistol in the 16th Century style
Estimate £150 - £200 | Hammer £550
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Description
A matchlock pistol in the 16th Century style, two-stage barrel 9.5 in., engraved star radiating around the brass foresight, breech with engraved panel depicting a Conquistador within a border of inlaid brass, engraved lock with backward acting serpentine, full stock inlaid with brass and engraved bone, and with large ball pommel of the type associated with wheel lock cavalry pistols, probably 19th Century.