PAIR OF FRENCH MODEL 1777 PISTOL.

PAIR OF FRENCH MODEL 1777 PISTOL. SN NSN. .70 Cal. x 7-1/2″ long bbl marked “79” (1779) with the French Proof Mark on both pistols. Pistol #1 has ramrod, pistol #2 lacks ramrod. Locks are marked behind the pan Crown / “L” and underneath the cock “St. Etienne” in script. Neither pistol carries a belt hook and only pistol #1 has a screw under trigger guard where belt hook would have been attached. Frame, tigger guard, and buttcap are made of brass. European walnut stocks are marked on pistol #1 with “177_” Crown is scuffed out but the letter “B” is present. Pistol #2 is clearly marked “1780” / fleur-de-lis / “B”. CONDITION: Pistol #1 Bbl is shiny from polish, with minor pitting around touch hole area and frizzen, cock is a modern replacement and looks correct but could be made to look much better. Ramrod is old, fits well, and may be orig. Front trigger guard screw has been replaced. Buttcap is in very good condition with only a small number of nicks from handling. Stock is in very good condition with some nicks, dings, and worm holes, right side of butt has been scuffed where fleur-de-lis once was. Pistol #2 Bbl is developing a brown patina with light to medium pitting around touch hole and associated lock areas, top jaw and screw are replaced, brass frame is in very good condition with approximately 20 small nicks behind trigger guard, buttcap is in very good condition with only a small number of nicks from handling. Walnut stock is in very good condition and fits well to metal with no major losses. 4-49391 PAS81 (3,500-5,500)

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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	2577	$0.00	PAIR OF FRENCH MODEL 1777 PISTOL. SN NSN. .70 Cal. x 7-1/2″ long bbl marked “79” (1779) with the French Proof Mark on both pistols. Pistol #1 has ramrod, pistol #2 lacks ramrod. Locks are marked behind the pan Crown / “L” and underneath the cock “St. Etienne” in script. Neither pistol carries a belt hook and only pistol #1 has a screw under trigger guard where belt hook would have been attached. Frame, tigger guard, and buttcap are made of brass. European walnut stocks are marked on pistol #1 with “177_” Crown is scuffed out but the letter “B” is present. Pistol #2 is clearly marked “1780” / fleur-de-lis / “B”. CONDITION: Pistol #1 Bbl is shiny from polish, with minor pitting around touch hole area and frizzen, cock is a modern replacement and looks correct but could be made to look much better. Ramrod is old, fits well, and may be orig. Front trigger guard screw has been replaced. Buttcap is in very good condition with only a small number of nicks from handling. Stock is in very good condition with some nicks, dings, and worm holes, right side of butt has been scuffed where fleur-de-lis once was. Pistol #2 Bbl is developing a brown patina with light to medium pitting around touch hole and associated lock areas, top jaw and screw are replaced, brass frame is in very good condition with approximately 20 small nicks behind trigger guard, buttcap is in very good condition with only a small number of nicks from handling. Walnut stock is in very good condition and fits well to metal with no major losses. 4-49391 PAS81 (3,500-5,500) 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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