CASED PAIR OF BELGIAN SNAP BAYONET FLINTLOCK PISTOLS.

CASED PAIR OF BELGIAN SNAP BAYONET FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. NSN. 3-1/2” blunderbuss bbls. Cal. 45. 2-1/4” blades on the bayonets. All encased in a walnut case with purple velvet lining. The recessed lining is done French-style with fitted compartments with the combination bullet mold & ball-seater; powder flask and two covered compartments, one of which contains a key, are also features. There is a “crown / AF” proof mark on the right side of each bbl indicating manufacture by Francotte. CONDITION: Smooth gray patina on the pistols. Moderate pitting on the bullet mold. Flask retains about half the finish & has dents on both sides & has a 2” split on the seam. Interior velvet is very dirty and has some rust stains at contact points. Exterior of the case is solid but the lid is warped. Lock is broken & the key escutcheon is missing. From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. 4-54730 FS97 (1,000-2,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	444	$3,162.00	CASED PAIR OF BELGIAN SNAP BAYONET FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. NSN. 3-1/2” blunderbuss bbls. Cal. 45. 2-1/4” blades on the bayonets. All encased in a walnut case with purple velvet lining. The recessed lining is done French-style with fitted compartments with the combination bullet mold & ball-seater; powder flask and two covered compartments, one of which contains a key, are also features. There is a “crown / AF” proof mark on the right side of each bbl indicating manufacture by Francotte. CONDITION: Smooth gray patina on the pistols. Moderate pitting on the bullet mold. Flask retains about half the finish & has dents on both sides & has a 2” split on the seam. Interior velvet is very dirty and has some rust stains at contact points. Exterior of the case is solid but the lid is warped. Lock is broken & the key escutcheon is missing. From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. 4-54730 FS97 (1,000-2,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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