FRENCH MODEL 1733 VARIANT PISTOL.

SN NSN. .75 Cal. x 11-1/8″ long unmarked oct/rnd bbl having a front sight set back 1″ from muzzle (later addition). 5-9/16″ single bridled lock marked under pan (partially readable) “TVLL” and behind cock reading horizontally “US” in 1/2″ high letters. Iron furniture consists of nose band set back 1/2″, single iron rammer pipe, trigger guard, buttcap with 3″ long ears and a triangular shaped butt plate. European walnut stock measures 18″ long of French martial pattern with carved aprons around lock, sideplate and bbl tang. Wooden ramrod is 9-3/4″ long and not orig to this piece. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Bbl and lock are in very good condition with some staining, light pitting, and patina. Iron furniture is consistent with the bbls conditon and overall very good condition. Walnut stock has 3″ x 3/4″ splice at tip of forend on lock side and opposite side as well as 1-1/2″ long by 3/4″ piece missing below and in front of lock. Balance of wood is good to very good condition having suffered only minor losses, nicks and dings from handling. Mechanically the rear lock screw does not tighten. 4-50077 PAS70 (7,000-11,000) – Lot 2503

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	2503	$8,280.00	FRENCH MODEL 1733 VARIANT PISTOL. SN NSN. .75 Cal. x 11-1/8″ long unmarked oct/rnd bbl having a front sight set back 1″ from muzzle (later addition). 5-9/16″ single bridled lock marked under pan (partially readable) “TVLL” and behind cock reading horizontally “US” in 1/2″ high letters. Iron furniture consists of nose band set back 1/2″, single iron rammer pipe, trigger guard, buttcap with 3″ long ears and a triangular shaped butt plate. European walnut stock measures 18″ long of French martial pattern with carved aprons around lock, sideplate and bbl tang. Wooden ramrod is 9-3/4″ long and not orig to this piece. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Bbl and lock are in very good condition with some staining, light pitting, and patina. Iron furniture is consistent with the bbls conditon and overall very good condition. Walnut stock has 3″ x 3/4″ splice at tip of forend on lock side and opposite side as well as 1-1/2″ long by 3/4″ piece missing below and in front of lock. Balance of wood is good to very good condition having suffered only minor losses, nicks and dings from handling. Mechanically the rear lock screw does not tighten. 4-50077 PAS70 (7,000-11,000) – Lot 2503 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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FRENCH MODEL 1733 VARIANT PISTOL.