Original Double Barreled "Over/Under" Wheel Lock Pistol | Saxon Antique Muzzleloader
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This is reportedly the only recorded example of a multi-shot pistol of its type, allowing one astute investment buyer or collector the opportunity to acquire a remarkable keystone piece of firearms design and craftsmanship but also an important piece of world history. Manufactured circa 1600-1610 in Saxony, likely by one of the talented Dresden gunsmiths who manufactured fine arms for the Electors of Saxony including Prince Christian II.
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The scrimshaw designs, pear shaped pommel, and engraving designs match known pistols manufactured in Dresden by Hans Stockmann and Hans Fleischer and follows similar patterns to the pistols used by Elector of Saxony Christian II's guard in the first decade of the 17th century. The upper barrel has some light engraving patterns on the octagonal section, and the lock has intricate engraving patterns including on the interior components. The top jaws have gilt-bronze female busts. Faces are also among the designs on the stock inlays most notably at the breech. There are lion faces on the sliding pan covers, and a bird scene is on the inlay on the straight wrist.
The pistol has no sights and no provisions for a ramrod. It was previously in the Saxon Electoral Armouries in Dresden and first entered the private market in 1927 through Rudolph Lepke in Berlin. It is pictured on the cover of "The Gun Report" from March 1985 where it is noted as "Hans Stockmann style." A copy of the issue is included. The 1927 description, however, noted that the stock had the initials "HF" (Hans Fleischer also of Dresden). The "HF" was likely on one of the since replaced inlays . Provenance: Bob Bretherton Collection; Property of a Gentleman
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I've always been fascinated by early double barrel pistols, and the craftsmanship that would need to go into a double barrel wheellock like this is almost mindblowing.
@ILoveMuzzleloading
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely Joel! They are wonderful works of art
That's not a firearm it's a work of art . It's should be a in a showcase.
I never knew I needed one of these but now I do.
@ILoveMuzzleloading
2 жыл бұрын
Everyone needs one.
That pistol looks like it is out of a heavy metal flick from the 1600's
that is so cool, besides pictures, the only guns that I have seen like that were in the museums in the castles in Germany, if you have a chance to tour some of them, they are quite incredible. That is so cool, that you have the chance to inspect the guns that you do.
That's a beautiful pure work of art gun.
Golly day, imagine being the guy who had to clean that mechanism after a day of shooting...
@christianx8494
2 ай бұрын
Not more difficult than cleaning a modern multishot weapon. Clamp the springs, unscrew everything, wash the parts in hot soap water, dry them, see to it that no sulphuric salts stay on the wood (they corrode it), wash out the barrel, rub it dry, put the thing together again and oil it.
At 13:44 I believe the safety catch serves to control the firing between simultaneous and sequential.
4:51 I think that trigger guard might not be original to the gun. It covers that bone inlay and it's rougher than the rest of the pistol. Maybe it didn't have one when it was made or it had some other style and was replaced later.
@ILoveMuzzleloading
Жыл бұрын
Good eye!
I have reasons to believe that this went with the "breach loading wheel-lock Musket" they both share the same bone carved creatures on them. This probably the side arm for it but in the video for it. The musket was for sport but that doesn't mean it can't be used in battle. Edit: not the same bone detail, I take that back but still pretty sure!
@jamesmonroe1538
Жыл бұрын
Just curious, where have you seen that breechloading wheellock? Sounds cool!
@calonarang7378
Жыл бұрын
@@jamesmonroe1538 kzread.info/dash/bejne/lJmDyc98qMjOZ6Q.html Here you go!
@calonarang7378
8 ай бұрын
@@tatumergo3931 Of Course they were common. He even mentioned that sometimes Archeologists find Loads of them in Castles & Fortresses. From Simple to Moderate Details to Extream. My point was it looked pretty similar to Another pistol he Reviewed.
@jamesmonroe1538
8 ай бұрын
@@tatumergo3931 ah, I was unaware the orginal commenter was referring to Ian McCullums video, one I've watched multiple times
@calonarang7378
8 ай бұрын
@@jamesmonroe1538 I gave you a link.
Hi. Friend. Greetings from Chile SouthAmerica. ¿...Do you have detalied plans to build replica of this fantastic model...?
Those engraved figures on the back are Fauns
@ILoveMuzzleloading
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Is this the last shell gun
What do you mean by "only reported multi-shot pistol of it's type"? There are many examples of double-barreled wheellocks. What is the "type" that you are using to categorize this firearm as one-of-a-kind?
@ILoveMuzzleloading
Жыл бұрын
I believe it’s based on the nature of the lock and pans
I think it´s just there to show off.
Very nice have you ever come across a DB flintlock bronze in color pistol with a blade underneath with trigger guards the triggers come from underneath within the piece. How can I find out the cost or where can I go to get information Thanks.
@ILoveMuzzleloading
2 жыл бұрын
Hey John, I've not come across what you describe, but I encourage you to search on the big auction house online catalogs. Odds are they've had one at some point.
@johnhouli3450
2 жыл бұрын
@@ILoveMuzzleloading I meant to type the blade comes from the top do you have a email I can attach a picture. Thanks Houli.
@johnhouli3450
2 жыл бұрын
I have looked a On EBay nothing
Probably it was meant to be reloaded by a servant
@ILoveMuzzleloading
2 жыл бұрын
Great point Kyle!
Lol gota say that was steam punk when steam punk wasn't cool