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Wednesday 25 September 2024 e Thursday 26 September 2024, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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A percussion pistol by Pirko, Mid 19th Century

Estimate

€ 350 - 500

Sold

€ 750

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Vienna
length 34,5 cm.
Smoothbore, round, twisted barrel, with flat back signed "PIRKO IN WIEN" and octagonal nozzle, brass foresight, 14.7 mm. cal. at the nozzle. The breech block and tang engraved with racemes. Forward spring lock, also engraved with racemes and signed "PIRKO". Working mechanism, but the cock does not hold the second cocking position. Wooden full stock with horn elements and checkered grip. Iron trigger guard engraved with racemes. Brass butt-plate with floral decoration. Square white metal shield on the back. Horn-tipped wooden ramrod.