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2559
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$3,450.00
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RARE AND UNUSUAL 4-BARRELED ALL STEEL CONTINENTAL TURNOVER FLINTLOCK PISTOL INSCRIBED MICHEL LEPAGE. SN NSN. One often sees this type of pistol in single bbl form marked Segalas or with 2 bbls side by side marked Segalas; however 4-bbl flintlock pistols of this type are very unusual. Pistol has nicely engraved steel butt, stands of arms and scrolls, cannon bbls are deeply rifled. Frame is inscribed “Michel Lepage”. However pistol is more likely Belgian than French. PROVENANCE: See Der Neue Stockel, 1979, by Heer, p. 703. A California collection. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Steel polished brightly, minor pitting. Frizzens appear all orig. Both hammers repaired/replaced. 4-49868 MRZ54 (2,000-4,000)
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. |