Luxus-Perkussionspistole, Wilhelm August Edel in Leipzig, um 1840 - photo 1

Luxus-Perkussionspistole, Wilhelm August Edel in Leipzig, um 1840

Lot 7238
20.11.2024 15:00UTC +01:00
Classic
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AuctioneerHermann Historica
Event locationGermany, Grasbrunn / München
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ID 1326656
Lot 7238 | Luxus-Perkussionspistole, Wilhelm August Edel in Leipzig, um 1840
Luxus-Perkussionspistole, Wilhelm August Edel in Leipzig, um 1840
Schwerer, achtkantiger Lauf aus brüniertem Damast mit leicht ausgestellter Mündung. Siebenfach gezogene Seele im Kaliber 12 mm. Eingeschobenes Korn, justierbare Kimme. Auf der Laufoberseite in Gold eingelegte Signatur "A.W.EDEL" zwischen silbereingelegten Blattranken. Der Pistonsockel in Form eines Drachenkopfes gearbeitet. Laufansatz und Schwanzschraubenblatt mit fein in Silber und Gold eingelegten Blattranken. Fein graviertes Schloss mit reichen Gold- und Silbereinlagen, auf der Schlossplatte bezeichnet "in Leipzig". Hahn in Delfinform. Abzug mit justierbarem Stecher. Fein verschnittene Vollschäftung aus Nussbaumholz mit Nase aus dunklem Horn. Die Ladestockaufnahme in Form eines Löwenkopfes mit eingesetzten Glasaugen gearbeitet. Kolben mit feinem Fischhautverschnitt und Rankendekor. Fein verschnittene Kolbenkappe aus dunklem Horn. Reich gravierte eiserne Garnitur mit gold- und silbertauschiertem Dekor. Hölzerner Ladestock mit Beindopper. Länge 39 cm.
A fine percussion pistol by Wilhelm August Edel in Leipzig, circa 1840
A fine percussion pistol by Wilhelm August Edel in Leipzig, circa 1840
Heavy octagonal barrel of blued Damascus steel with slightly flared muzzle. Rifled with seven grooves in 12 mm calibre. Dovetail front sight, adjustable rear sight. On the top of the barrel the gold-inlaid signature "A.W.EDEL" between silver-inlaid scrolling foliage. The snail in the form of a dragon's head. The lower end of the barrel and tang finely inlaid with silver and gold scrolling foliage. Finely engraved lock with profuse gold and silver inlays, the lock plate inscribed "in Leipzig". Dolphin-shaped hammer. Trigger with adjustable set trigger. Finely chiselled walnut full stock with dark horn nose. The ramrod holder in the form of a lion's head set with glass eyes. Buttstock with fine chequering and scrollwork. Finely carved buttcap of dark horn. Richly engraved iron mounts with gold- and silver-damascened décor. Wooden ramrod with bone tip. Length 39 cm.
Condition: II +
Auction house category:Handguns: flintlock and percussion
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