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A Rare Algerian 18-Bore Flintlock Holster Pistol
A Rare Algerian 18-Bore Flintlock Holster Pistol Late 18th/Early 19th Century With two-stage barrel with sighting flat, part octagonal breech inset with silver panels chased with foliage, tang, flat bevelled lock, cock and steel all en suite, moulded hardwood full stock inlaid with engraved silver cagework secured by pins and enclosing numerous drop-shaped and circular pieces of red coral (corallium rubrum), the fore-end left plain and with horn cap, silver mounts comprising spurred faceted pommel with cap chased as a flower-head, foliate engraved trigger-guard with fluted bow, turned faceted ramrod-pipes, silver trigger, and later horn-tipped wooden ramrod 35.5 cm. barrel Footnotes: See footnote to lot 106 This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
A Rare Algerian 18-Bore Flintlock Holster Pistol Late 18th/Early 19th Century With two-stage barrel with sighting flat, part octagonal breech inset with silver panels chased with foliage, tang, flat bevelled lock, cock and steel all en suite, moulded hardwood full stock inlaid with engraved silver cagework secured by pins and enclosing numerous drop-shaped and circular pieces of red coral (corallium rubrum), the fore-end left plain and with horn cap, silver mounts comprising spurred faceted pommel with cap chased as a flower-head, foliate engraved trigger-guard with fluted bow, turned faceted ramrod-pipes, silver trigger, and later horn-tipped wooden ramrod 35.5 cm. barrel Footnotes: See footnote to lot 106 This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing