Sunday, June 26, 2022
LOT #234

Flintlock Pistol and Hunting Flask

(2) items including North African / Turkish style pistol having octagonal barrel including decorative metal inlay and wood housing; and a silverplate flask having collapsible cup lid with hunting scene on flask; marked “Meriden Silver Plate Co.”

Estimate: $200 - $400

Hammer Price: $350

Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan from 1965-2000

Dimensions: Width: 1 1/2 inches, Length: 21 1/2 inches (pistol, muzzle to butt of handle)

Condition: Good to Fair, overall light to moderate wear consistent with age and normal use; flintlock mechanism does not work; inside of barrel heavily corroded, preventing tip of ramrod from entering; metal inlay detaching from wood portions of gun resulting in thin, loose wiry protrusions throughout; flask having dents, personalized inscription and tarnish throughout; cap having dents and scratches but still folds out into cup

Disclaimers: this firearm has not been test fired; we cannot guarantee that it is in working order and recommend a qualified gunsmith examine the firearm prior to use; please note: this lot came from a house that had been closed for some time and a musty odor may be present

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Sales Tax: California (7.250%), Florida (6.000%), Georgia (8.500%), Kansas (6.500%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6.000%), Washington (10.500%)

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