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LOT 3236
Fine Pair of Engraved Mid-18th Century French Flintlock Horse Pistols with Unique Snap Bayonets
-A) French Horse Pistol - NSN, 62 cal., 14 3/8 inch part octagon bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. This impressive pair of mid-18th century French pistols feature
border pattern and floral engravings on the lock and brass fittings, and an underfolding spring-loaded snap bayonet with a spear head. The barrels are both unmarked,
and the slightly “banana” profile locks have border pattern engraving and a floral accent at the tails of the locks and are both marked with a small fleur-de-lis on the underside. An engraved brass crowned plaque is located on top of the wrists without any initials. The stocks have tear drop carvings at the barrel tangs, engraved floral scroll sideplates and locks.
CONDITION: Fine, with bright iron surfaces, some scattered patches of minor pitting, and distinct engraving. The stock is also fine with scattered dents and scratches, a few small chips, a hairline crack inside the ramrod channel, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent, including the snap bayonet. B) French Horse Pistol - NSN, 62 cal., 14 3/8 inch part octagon bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. See “A.”
CONDITION: Fine, with bright iron surfaces, some scattered patches of minor pitting, and distinct engraving. The stock is also fine with scattered dents and scratches, a chipped section inside the front of the bayonet channel, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent, although the snap bayonet occasionally does not catch.
Estimate: 7,000 - 10,000
LOT 3237
Engraved and Relief Carve Pair of Continental European Flintlock Holster Pistols
-A) Flintlock Holster Pistol - NSN, 65 cal., 11 1/2 inch round
bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. This attractive pair of fairly early 18th century Continental European holster pistols features smoothbore barrels with rounded
brass blade front sights on sighting ribs, chiseled and engraved designs at the breech, and a series of marks on the left including “C-S” in a sunken shield. A grooved rear sight is incorporated on each barrel’s tang. The flat beveled locks have faceted, non-bridled pans and border and scroll engraving. Aside from the bone forend caps, the furniture is brass and features a variety of foliate designs, masks, serpents, and more. The stocks have attractive raised relief scroll carving and molding.
CONDITION: Good overall with gray patina and mild pitting on the lock and barrel, replacement front ramrod ferrule, aged patina on the brass furniture, generally distinct designs aside from the rubbed breech section, distinct carving, some cracks and repairs in the stock, small chips, and general mild overall wear. Mechanically fine.
B) Flintlock Holster Pistol - NSN, 65 cal., 11 1/2 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock.
CONDITION: Good overall with gray patina and mild pitting on the lock and barrel, aged patina on the brass furniture, generally distinct designs aside from the faded decoration on the section, short tang screw that does not reach the trigger plate, distinct carving, some cracks and repairs in the stock, small chips, and general mild overall wear. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000
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