Lot 308
Contemporary Cased Spanish Miquelet-Style Pistols
Sale 1330 - Arms, Armor and Militaria Online
Lots Open
Apr 19, 2024
Lots Close
May 2, 2024
Timed Online / Cincinnati
Estimate
$1,000 - $1,500

Sold for $720

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Contemporary Cased Spanish Miquelet-Style Pistols
John B. Derrick (American, b.1936)

20 gauge bores. 8" two stage octagonal to round cannon-style barrels. SN: NSN. Bright finish to barrels and case hardened finish to locks. Walnut stocks have rococo scroll carving to forearm and grip. Miquelet flintlock action pistols with brass bead barrel bands for front sights. Stock has cast brass filigree fittings overall, and pommels have cast silver escutcheons of Diana to one pistol and a solider to the other. Included with item is an ebony ramrod with carved elk horn tip. Pistols are cased in a handmade walnut case, burled wood inlay, red felt interior, and three carved elk horn accessories. 

Made September 2012.

Condition Report

Good. Bores are bright. Bright finish has some light patination and sprinkled pit marks. Some of brass fittings have green oxidation. Actions are functional. 


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