Bidspirit auction | A GERMAN FLINTLOCK PISTOL WITH

A GERMAN FLINTLOCK PISTOL WITH COAT OF ARMS - With carved hardwood stock and finely-engraved butt and lock, the lock signed but illegible. The escutcheon plate bearing a crest with a bird of prey holding a hunting horn upon a shield of ermine (?) The well-wrought barrel octagonal at the breech with stepped ridge and flared muzzle. C. 1650-1725. Areas of pitting. Overall length 45.5cm./ 17 ¾ inches. Condition IV Ships to continental U.S. address only.