Italian flintlock pistol

Matus · 6th November 2013, 03:43 PM

I think no one disputes it's not a masterpiece :-) Anyhow, the brass furniture is quite interesting. I read somewhere (don't remember where exactly) that the Roman lock was widely used in central Italy during the 18th century although the quality of the works was quite rough. I think it fits very well to this piece.
I found a similar pistol at Christie's (sale 6345, lot 99).

Regards,
Matus

Fernando K · 6th November 2013, 11:38 PM

Hello:

Of course, just wanted to mention that the quality of the key (lock) does not correspond to the works of Cominazzo ....

Affectionately. Fernando K

6th November 2013, 03:43 PM	#1
Matus Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 35	I think no one disputes it's not a masterpiece :-) Anyhow, the brass furniture is quite interesting. I read somewhere (don't remember where exactly) that the Roman lock was widely used in central Italy during the 18th century although the quality of the works was quite rough. I think it fits very well to this piece. I found a similar pistol at Christie's (sale 6345, lot 99). Regards, Matus

6th November 2013, 11:38 PM	#2
Fernando K Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 671	Hello: Of course, just wanted to mention that the quality of the key (lock) does not correspond to the works of Cominazzo .... Affectionately. Fernando K