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Fine Antique Arms and Armour from Around the World

Tuesday 25 March 2025 e Wednesday 26 March 2025, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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A pair of percussion travel pistols by Carl Pirko, Mid 19th Century

Estimate

€ 400 - 800

Sold

€ 1.250

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Vienna
length 27 cm.
Octagonal, smoothbore barrels of damask, signed "CARL PIRKO IN WIEN", engraved with floral motifs and geometric bands at the bases; on the left side mark of the Liegi test bench; precision foresights, 12 mm cal. at the nozzle. Tangs engraved with floral motifs and provided with rear sight. Forward spring locks marked "IN WIEN", engraved with floral motifs and with geometrical designs, both cocks with restoration. Three-quarter stocks of briarwood, fore-end cap and checkered butt. Iron mounts, trigger guards with trophy, the other elements decorated with floral motifs. Without ramrod, therefore in a case. Stored in a non-contemporary case, provided with a powder flask.