3561 MARTIN BRANDER ORNATE SILVER MOUNTED FLINTLOCK

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This item SOLD at 2023 May 14 @ 19:01UTC-4 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 750.00 USD
Estimated at 1,500.00 - 2,200.00 USD

PISTOL. Cal. 50. NSN. Bbl. 9" round w/ faceted transitions to octagon & fluted breech section. Flats are marked “BRANDER” & “LONDON”. Breech section of bbl. & top tang have silver wire inlaid engraving. Low blade sight on German Silver base. Brander marked lock has borderline engraving. Pin fastened stock having tear drop points w/ clam shell relief carving around top tang. Silver stock fittings include ornate butt cap, trigger guard w/ oak leaf finial, ornate pierced side plate, fancy wrist plate, faceted thimble, single faceted pipe & nose cap. Butt cap & side plate have patriotic themed designs. Trigger guard bow is engraved w/ a single Poppy flower. Tigger guard tang has series of 3 indiscernible markings followed by “P”. CONDITION: metal has cleaned bright appearance. Stock has dark finish showing moderate wear. Moderately worn bore. (01-23060/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,200.