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Elaborate Fernandez Marked Madrid Production Miquelet Pistol with Extensive Silver Overlay

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:4,500.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Elaborate Fernandez Marked Madrid Production Miquelet Pistol with Extensive Silver Overlay
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Estimate: $9000 - 12000
Produced without sights, with a number of engraved crosses around a pair of proof stamps near the breech, one a horse and the other a crown over "FER/ NAN/ DEZ". Smooth lock plate, with a ball trigger, serrated frizzen face, thumbscrew for the hammer jaws and a silver reverse plate with finely darkened patterns. The stock is a fine tiger striped maple, chiefly visible on the underside of the wrist, with a set of three wide silver bands securing the barrel, each decorated with crosses on the sides, floral patterns, zig zags and border designs, full coverage of the forearm with similar silver plating, which is also seen on the ramrod tip, around the trigger, down the backstrap and on the entirety of the buttcap, with a semi-precious stone hanging from the lanyard ring.
BBL: 11 3/4 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 60
Finish: bright
Grips: maple
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Fine, with a bright patina overall, showing minor spotting, a small amount of pitting, and some scattered handling marks. The silver panels are very fine, excellent dark contrast and mild dings. The stock is fine, with traces of filler material visible around the buttcap and some light dents. The frizzen has been refaced, otherwise mechanically excellent.