FRANCE, seconde moitié du XVIIIème siècle (modifié)
Modified flintlock percussion pistol for hunting, with two shots.

Turntables and hammers in C with round bodies.

Two round, then three-sided, tabletop barrels, the upper one rounded, towards the thunder. Separating band with trace of gilt inscription [harquebusier's name?].

Walnut shaft, with squared stock and moulded oval iron pommel.

Cut-out iron fittings.

With a brass and copper ramrod, reported.

Barrel length: 16.5 cm - Total length: 30.5 cm.

Strong oxidation, even general corrosion of all the metal parts; long crack in the barrel in front of the lock, on one side.
Timed Sunday 18 July 2021・20:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 39

FRANCE, seconde moitié du XVIIIème siècle (modifié) Modified flintlock percussion pistol for hunting, with two shots. Turntables and hammers in C with round bodies. Two round, then three-sided, tabletop barrels, the upper one rounded, towards the thunder. Separating band with trace of gilt inscription [harquebusier's name?]. Walnut shaft, with squared stock and moulded oval iron pommel. Cut-out iron fittings. With a brass and copper ramrod, reported. Barrel length: 16.5 cm - Total length: 30.5 cm. Strong oxidation, even general corrosion of all the metal parts; long crack in the barrel in front of the lock, on one side.

Estimate
€300 - €450
Result
Not communicated
Buyer's premium
24%
FRANCE, seconde moitié du XVIIIème siècle (modifié) Modified flintlock percussion pistol for hunting, with two shots. Turntables and hammers in C with round bodies. Two round, then three-sided, tabletop barrels, the upper one rounded, towards the thunder. Separating band with trace of gilt inscription [harquebusier's name?]. Walnut shaft, with squared stock and moulded oval iron pommel. Cut-out iron fittings. With a brass and copper ramrod, reported. Barrel length: 16.5 cm - Total length: 30.5 cm. Strong oxidation, even general corrosion of all the metal parts; long crack in the barrel in front of the lock, on one side.
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