FRENCH MODEL 1733/63 FLINTLOCK ARMY PISTOL.

FRENCH MODEL 1733/63 FLINTLOCK ARMY PISTOL. Cal. 69. Fine French military pistol with 9-1/4″ rnd bbl, without provisions for a sight. Top left area of the breech end of the bbl is marked with a large crown / “CB” / “65”. The tang is engraved “M. 1763”. Lockplate is about 5-1/8″ long, slightly curved with beveled edges and a medium length teat at the tail. Bridled frizzen has a curled toe and a fleur-de-lis shaped tail on frizzen spring. Hammer is reinforced with beveled edges & flat side and lockplate is marked “Manuf le Royale / a St. Etienne”. Inside the lockplate is stamped “PIERRE / DUTRUEI” and the reinforced area by the pan is stamped “MC” with four notches on the front edge. Bottom right of the bbl, under the lock is stamped “DEN / LION.” with a half moon. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with brass furniture consisting of a dbl-strap front band with steel button head ramrod, a plain trigger guard with convex, J-shaped sideplate and a birdhead shaped grip cap with short tang. Left side panel is crudely engraved or branded in large letters “CHPY”. According to consignor this pistol was produced by makers M. Jourdan & A. Nicholas and the inspector marks are for the Council of Safety 1776-1778. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & tang retain a smooth light brown patina with scattered spots of surface discoloration. Lockplate & hammer are a mottled gray metal patina. Brass retains a medium mustard patina with light nicks & scratches. Stock is sound with nicks & dings showing heavy wear and retains a fine hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with light pitting. 4-40208 JR347 (3,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010

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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	2433	$4,887.50	FRENCH MODEL 1733/63 FLINTLOCK ARMY PISTOL. Cal. 69. Fine French military pistol with 9-1/4″ rnd bbl, without provisions for a sight. Top left area of the breech end of the bbl is marked with a large crown / “CB” / “65”. The tang is engraved “M. 1763”. Lockplate is about 5-1/8″ long, slightly curved with beveled edges and a medium length teat at the tail. Bridled frizzen has a curled toe and a fleur-de-lis shaped tail on frizzen spring. Hammer is reinforced with beveled edges & flat side and lockplate is marked “Manuf le Royale / a St. Etienne”. Inside the lockplate is stamped “PIERRE / DUTRUEI” and the reinforced area by the pan is stamped “MC” with four notches on the front edge. Bottom right of the bbl, under the lock is stamped “DEN / LION.” with a half moon. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with brass furniture consisting of a dbl-strap front band with steel button head ramrod, a plain trigger guard with convex, J-shaped sideplate and a birdhead shaped grip cap with short tang. Left side panel is crudely engraved or branded in large letters “CHPY”. According to consignor this pistol was produced by makers M. Jourdan & A. Nicholas and the inspector marks are for the Council of Safety 1776-1778. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & tang retain a smooth light brown patina with scattered spots of surface discoloration. Lockplate & hammer are a mottled gray metal patina. Brass retains a medium mustard patina with light nicks & scratches. Stock is sound with nicks & dings showing heavy wear and retains a fine hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with light pitting. 4-40208 JR347 (3,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010 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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