A Danish brass mounted pistol by Valentin Marr c 1750 converted to percussion c 1845. The butt cap with long spurs is finely engraved with shells, the trigger guard likewise as well as a vase. The lock plate is marked VALENTIN and A COPPENHAGEN. Behind the hammer a carved shell, pierced side plate of serpent type decorated with foliate, c 24,5 cm long flat backed barrel in calibre c 14,5 mm. The stock ends in horn like the ramrod.

The metal cleaned.

Antiques and ancient weapons, 3 December 2024

Arms, Armour and Sporting Guns

30,000 DKK