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Old 26th February 2014, 07:29 PM   #17
fernando
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Originally Posted by Matchlock
As to Peter Peck's works:

On Nov 17, 2008 Bonhams San Francisco sold a highly unusual wheellock arquebus or long pistol, the muzzle section of which could be unscrewed and stowed in a 'patch' box of the grip. Thus, a long holster pistol could be transformed into an arquebus!
I knew what collection it would go to. ...
Most impressive and singular piece ... no doubt .
... and did it go to the person you thought it would ?
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