A Pair Of 22-Bore German Flintlock Holster Pistols
A Pair Of 22-Bore German Flintlock Holster Pistols

ZELLA, CIRCA 1725

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A Pair Of 22-Bore German Flintlock Holster Pistols
Zella, circa 1725
With swamped sighted barrels each struck at the breech with a Zella mark, a dagger (Neue Stckel 4917), brass fore-sights, grooved tangs overlaid with brass, flat bevelled brass locks each struck with maker's mark 'IH' (one cock replaced), moulded figured walnut full stocks (each with some damage and restoration), brass mounts including cast and engraved spurred pommels each with grotesque mask cap, and cast and chased pierced foliate side-plates, and later ramrods
20in. (51.4cm.) (2)

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