Founded in 1998, PAUL M. AMBROSE ANTIQUES specializes in the sale of high quality, original European and American firearms and weapons. Created with the customer in mind, it is our duty to provide the customer with the honesty and integrity he deserves. Too often, in today's business world, this is not always the practice. I have been an avid collector of antiques, particularly firearms, for more than fifteen years; and like all collectors, I expect my purchases to be accurately described and fairly priced. I believe that my business is a reflection of this commitment and I'm sure you will too.
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A FINE 30 YEARS WAR PERIOD GERMANIC WHEELOCK OFFICER'S PISTOL, BY PAUL SIGMUND KLETT ca. 1630s:In overall fine condition with smooth steel surfaces and a very good+ Ebonized fullstock. Octagonal, pin-fastened, 17 3/8", iron, smoothbore, .55 caliber barrel with a fine and smooth, gray age-patina and sharp contours: the breech with a "P.S.K." (Stockel No. 7701) maker's mark, of Paul S. Klett (1636-1663): a renowned member of the noted "Kelly" family of Germany and Austria (please see "Stockel", vol. 1 pg. 632). Military type wheelock mechanism with an exposed wheel and a bottom-mounted wheel-bridle: the inner bottom edge of the lockplate with an illegible marking. Molded and carved, Ebonized Hardwood, fishtail fullstock with sharp contours, 75%+ finish, some scattered handling marks and several tight hairline repairs, at the lock and sidebolts. Simple, martial-type, iron furniture: a screw-fastened "L"-shaped trigger-guard, a single sheet-steel ramrod pipe, two sidebolts and a matching steel fore-end cap. Original wooden ramrod with simple steel tip, en suite. In overall fine untouched condition. Very good stock with scattered handling marks, minor dents and the expected signs of use and wear. Smooth iron surfaces with much polish, sharp contours and some light scattered discoloration. Retains a fine gunmetal age-patina with sharp contours and markings. Very good+ lock with matching smooth steel surfaces: missing its mainspring and sear. Of large size, measuring 25 3/4" overall. A rare and fine quality example of an untouched 30-Year War Period Military Wheelock Pistol, made by Paul Klett ca. 1630s. Price: $12,750.00