This fine silver mounted pistol dates circa 1820-1830 and was made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by Jacob Kunz. It is one of only a few known silver mounted Kunz pistols. The two-stage smoothbore barrel is signed "J. KUNZ" in block letters on the top flat, towards the breech, which is engraved with stiffleaf designs. There is a small silver sight surrounded by an engraved sunburst. The flat lockplate has a rounded tail, reinforced cock, and a roller frizzen. Stamped "JOHN WALKER / WARRANTED" in center and decorated with sprigs of engraving. Engraved silver mounts feature floral scrolls. Stock of partially figured walnut with shaped checkered panel around the grip. Complete with original ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel shows some wear and retains a spotted light grey patina. Lock refinished and professionally reconverted, touch-hole lined with brass. Mounts very good with some light wear and scattered marks. Stock very good with some added finish and a small sliver replaced above cock. Some minor chipping around lockplate. Ramrod tip is a replacement. A very attractive and scarce silver-mounted American pistol. Name Value Accessories Barrel Length 7 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore .44 Smoothbore FFL Status Antique Manufacturer Jacob Kunz Model Flintlock Kentucky Pistol Paperwork Serial Number NSN
This fine silver mounted pistol dates circa 1820-1830 and was made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by Jacob Kunz. It is one of only a few known silver mounted Kunz pistols. The two-stage smoothbore barrel is signed "J. KUNZ" in block letters on the top flat, towards the breech, which is engraved with stiffleaf designs. There is a small silver sight surrounded by an engraved sunburst. The flat lockplate has a rounded tail, reinforced cock, and a roller frizzen. Stamped "JOHN WALKER / WARRANTED" in center and decorated with sprigs of engraving. Engraved silver mounts feature floral scrolls. Stock of partially figured walnut with shaped checkered panel around the grip. Complete with original ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel shows some wear and retains a spotted light grey patina. Lock refinished and professionally reconverted, touch-hole lined with brass. Mounts very good with some light wear and scattered marks. Stock very good with some added finish and a small sliver replaced above cock. Some minor chipping around lockplate. Ramrod tip is a replacement. A very attractive and scarce silver-mounted American pistol. Name Value Accessories Barrel Length 7 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore .44 Smoothbore FFL Status Antique Manufacturer Jacob Kunz Model Flintlock Kentucky Pistol Paperwork Serial Number NSN
.jpg "Quelle: Christie's")
Testen Sie LotSearch und seine Premium-Features 7 Tage - ohne Kosten!
Lassen Sie sich automatisch über neue Objekte in kommenden Auktionen benachrichtigen.
Suchauftrag anlegen
