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BAREND PENTERMAN ORNATE DUTCH FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD
BAREND PENTERMAN ORNATE DUTCH FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

Cal. 56. NSN. Bbl. 7 9/16" w/ fluted octagon rear section & transitions to scroll sculpted mid section & round forward section. Smoothbore. Top of round section has added identification marking “DC 3604”. Lightly engraved lock is marked “PENTERMAN/UTRECHT”. Graceful pin fastened walnut stock w/ flared butt having vine type relief carving around top tang & in forearm areas. Ornate pierced vine type foliate side plate w/ pierced wrist plate having indistinguishable crest. Additional iron fittings consist of round butt cap, trigger guard & faceted thimble. Tapered hardwood ramrod. CONDITION: metal has a gray worn appearance showing very light pitting. Stock shows wear w/ aged darkened appearance having numerous handling marks. The forearm shows chips on both sides. Stock is cracked between trigger guard tang & butt cap extensions. Functioning lock. Lightly pitted bore. (01-23100/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,800.