RARE PAIR OF EARLY 18th CENTURY FRENCH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS BY DE LUGRE FROM ANGERS, MAINE-ET LOIRE.

RARE PAIR OF EARLY 18th CENTURY FRENCH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS BY DE LUGRE FROM ANGERS, MAINE-ET LOIRE. SN NSN. Stockel lists a de Lucre in Angers working in the 18th century. These pistols prove that Stockel was close but incorrect as to the spelling as these clearly say de Lugre. Locks finely engraved in pattern book style and gunsmith’s signature is beautifully executed on beveled lockplate. Hammer engraved en suite. Frizzens are well chiseled with a pot. Round bbls have raised rib and silver fore sight and engraved “de Lugre”. Spurred butts are fairly plain but enhanced with line engraving. Trigger guard bow chiseled with two lines and trigger guard finial well chiseled with vase and flowers. Reeded ramrod pipes are well chiseled. Stump wood maple full stocks are beautifully figured and molded on forend and around bbl tang. PROVENANCE: See Decorated Firearms 1540-1870 From the Collection of Clay P. Bedford, by Gusler & Lavin, p. 32, #11. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Locks and bbls are lightly pitted, but engraving on locks still clear. Butt cap on one pistol has some more serious pitting. Signature on bbl of one pistol is vestigal. All small parts on lock are original including top jaws and screws. Stocks are slightly rough in areas but considering the high degree of figure have little or no replacements. A few very minor fills around sideplate of one pistol. Actions are crisp. Pistols of this early period are generally found shortened. To find a pair in its original length without any alteration is unusual. French flintock pistols from the early 18th century are scarce and these are good examples. 4-49901 MZ41 (6,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	2523	$4,600.00	RARE PAIR OF EARLY 18th CENTURY FRENCH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS BY DE LUGRE FROM ANGERS, MAINE-ET LOIRE. SN NSN. Stockel lists a de Lucre in Angers working in the 18th century. These pistols prove that Stockel was close but incorrect as to the spelling as these clearly say de Lugre. Locks finely engraved in pattern book style and gunsmith’s signature is beautifully executed on beveled lockplate. Hammer engraved en suite. Frizzens are well chiseled with a pot. Round bbls have raised rib and silver fore sight and engraved “de Lugre”. Spurred butts are fairly plain but enhanced with line engraving. Trigger guard bow chiseled with two lines and trigger guard finial well chiseled with vase and flowers. Reeded ramrod pipes are well chiseled. Stump wood maple full stocks are beautifully figured and molded on forend and around bbl tang. PROVENANCE: See Decorated Firearms 1540-1870 From the Collection of Clay P. Bedford, by Gusler & Lavin, p. 32, #11. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Locks and bbls are lightly pitted, but engraving on locks still clear. Butt cap on one pistol has some more serious pitting. Signature on bbl of one pistol is vestigal. All small parts on lock are original including top jaws and screws. Stocks are slightly rough in areas but considering the high degree of figure have little or no replacements. A few very minor fills around sideplate of one pistol. Actions are crisp. Pistols of this early period are generally found shortened. To find a pair in its original length without any alteration is unusual. French flintock pistols from the early 18th century are scarce and these are good examples. 4-49901 MZ41 (6,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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