INTERESTING FRENCH FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

INTERESTING FRENCH FLINTLOCK PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. .570 Smooth bore. 7-1/4″ Ovate steel barrel with well done file decorated breech area with acanthus and tassel transition to rib has been cut down. Nicely filed and chamfered lock with octagonal inset pan and unbridled friction frizzen has floral engraving at rebated tail with long teat. Indecipherable makers name and “St. Etienne” is in front of scroll engraved nicely filed serpentine cock. Figured fruit-wood stock has nicely carved beads and acanthus decoration around all metal parts. Furniture appears to be silver but is un-hallmarked and is probably plated pewter. Knobbed butt is quite large, and cast crest plate and sideplate are pierced. CONDITION: Good. Iron is dark brown patina. Stock carvings are considerably softened. Furniture is polished bright. Lock will not cock. 4-42112 MGM120 (1,000-1,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	2297	$1,092.50	INTERESTING FRENCH FLINTLOCK PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. .570 Smooth bore. 7-1/4″ Ovate steel barrel with well done file decorated breech area with acanthus and tassel transition to rib has been cut down. Nicely filed and chamfered lock with octagonal inset pan and unbridled friction frizzen has floral engraving at rebated tail with long teat. Indecipherable makers name and “St. Etienne” is in front of scroll engraved nicely filed serpentine cock. Figured fruit-wood stock has nicely carved beads and acanthus decoration around all metal parts. Furniture appears to be silver but is un-hallmarked and is probably plated pewter. Knobbed butt is quite large, and cast crest plate and sideplate are pierced. CONDITION: Good. Iron is dark brown patina. Stock carvings are considerably softened. Furniture is polished bright. Lock will not cock. 4-42112 MGM120 (1,000-1,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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