antique pistol
03 August 2021
Description
This weapon is either 1600 or 1700 time period with decorated brass on the butt of the weapon.This pistol has been passed down through 4 generations of my family
Provenance
unknown
Acquired from
Inherited
Inherited
For sale
Maybe
Maybe
Answered within
28 days
By George
Aug 31, 21:37 UTC
Dear Jeffrey,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. My sincere apologies for the delay with the apprisal.
So that I may best assist you, can you please upload detailed and focused images of all hallmarks, numbers, and stamps on the metal parts of the weapon? These detailed images are important for the classification and estimation of this interesting piece. usually, Firearms have besides the maker mak several proof and guarantee stamps. Thank you for your help.
With kind regards,
George
Dear Jeffrey,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. My sincere apologies for the delay with the appraisal.
The presented object appears to be a flintlock pistol with a nut wood stock. The mechanism and the Rococo decoration date this piece to the second half of the 18th century. There are older repairs visible.
Comparable objects were recently offered and sold on the international auction market. This piece is in medium condition and there is no serious damage visible in the images provided.
A fair market estimation would be between 150 to 300 USD.
This estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparable items. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and may vary.
With kind regards,
George