Original Double Barreled "Over/Under" Wheel Lock Pistol | Saxon Antique Muzzleloader

This is reportedly the only recorded example of a multi-shot pistol of its type. 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.

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." The "HF" was likely on one of the since replaced inlays . Provenance: Bob Bretherton Collection; Property of a Gentleman