FINE JOSEPH LAMOTTE 18TH CENTURY DOUBLE BARREL FLINT LOCK PISTOL.

This fine relief carved and gold decorated pistol dates circa 1775, measuring 14-1/2″ with 8-1/2″ barrels. Each lock and barrel is marked with full firm name as can be seen in photos. Gun is mounted with engraved and chiseled steel with decorated silver thumbplate. Relief carving in stock found behind barrels and barrel tang and forward and under trigger guard. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Chipping of wood forward of each lock and rear of right lock. Gun appears original with later addition of 19th Century iron ramrod with brass tip. Front ramrod thimble is unpinned. There is a putty repair on right side of forestock near muzzle, and a crack in forestock on left side otherwise wood hand worn patina with an applied layer of varnish. Gold decoration on barrel is especially worn at muzzle. Mechanically, gun functions well. 49789-3 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2035

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016

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
	2035	$1,896.00	FINE JOSEPH LAMOTTE 18TH CENTURY DOUBLE BARREL FLINT LOCK PISTOL. This fine relief carved and gold decorated pistol dates circa 1775, measuring 14-1/2″ with 8-1/2″ barrels. Each lock and barrel is marked with full firm name as can be seen in photos. Gun is mounted with engraved and chiseled steel with decorated silver thumbplate. Relief carving in stock found behind barrels and barrel tang and forward and under trigger guard. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Chipping of wood forward of each lock and rear of right lock. Gun appears original with later addition of 19th Century iron ramrod with brass tip. Front ramrod thimble is unpinned. There is a putty repair on right side of forestock near muzzle, and a crack in forestock on left side otherwise wood hand worn patina with an applied layer of varnish. Gold decoration on barrel is especially worn at muzzle. Mechanically, gun functions well. 49789-3 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2035 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016 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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FINE JOSEPH LAMOTTE 18TH CENTURY DOUBLE BARREL FLINT LOCK PISTOL.