Project Description
!!!!!SOLD!!!!! This is a period miniature wheellock pistol from the late 1500’s to early 1600’s. No maker markings visible. 4″ long overall with a 2 3/8″ barrel of .152 caliber. The barrel is bored through to the touch hole. Steel lock assembly, barrel, triggerguard, trigger, and screws, with copper furniture. Very unusual burl walnut one piece stock. I have never seen another wood stocked miniature wheellock pistol. All the ones I have ever seen were either metal or ivory stocked. The hammer is nicely engraved. The hammer spring with some nice file work. Ebony ramrod with copper tip. As is normal for many true antique miniatures that were meant to shoot, the trigger on this miniature extends through the triggerguard so it would be easy to shoot. There is a loop on the left side for a necklace attachment. Miniature wheellock pistol were often worn by high ranking women or men as jewelry. The square shaft where you would use a key to wind the mechanism is somewhat rounded off. The key is included and fits both the winder shaft and the top jaw of the hammer. The steel parts are a smooth gray/brown patina with very little if any visible pitting. The stock is dark, and shows some very minor repairs, especially around the forward barrel pin. I have removed the lock, and the lock spring cover, and they look very old if not period to me. Period miniature wheellocks are the ultimate in rarity, desirability, and collectibility! !!!!!SOLD!!!!!
