FINE FRENCH FLINTLOCK CARBINE.

FINE FRENCH FLINTLOCK CARBINE. NSN. Cal. .70. 3-1/2” multistage bbl. Finely engraved flintlock has a crane holding a snake in its bill. The sculpted gilt bronze side-plate has a three-dimensional devil’s head in the center. The lockplate is marked inside “..AN – GROI…”. The lock is probably mid-18th century, as is has a bridle on the tumbler but none on the frizzen. A monogram of a crown over three intertwined letters is on the top flat at the rear of the bbl. The bbl has a 16-sided section with flutes forward of the oct section & two graduated rnd sections separated by bands. The trigger guard is engraved with a bust of a jester with exaggerated nose & chin. The stock is an extremely fine piece of burl walnut. CONDITION: Bbl and lock have a smooth gray appearance with scattered very light surface rust. Brass furniture has a dark patina. Stock is fine with only minor nicks and scratches with two short cracks at the rear lock screw. Carving on the stock is fine and shows little wear. 4-54424 FS76 (6,500-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005

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
	395A.	$9,487.00	FINE FRENCH FLINTLOCK CARBINE. NSN. Cal. .70. 3-1/2” multistage bbl. Finely engraved flintlock has a crane holding a snake in its bill. The sculpted gilt bronze side-plate has a three-dimensional devil’s head in the center. The lockplate is marked inside “..AN – GROI…”. The lock is probably mid-18th century, as is has a bridle on the tumbler but none on the frizzen. A monogram of a crown over three intertwined letters is on the top flat at the rear of the bbl. The bbl has a 16-sided section with flutes forward of the oct section & two graduated rnd sections separated by bands. The trigger guard is engraved with a bust of a jester with exaggerated nose & chin. The stock is an extremely fine piece of burl walnut. CONDITION: Bbl and lock have a smooth gray appearance with scattered very light surface rust. Brass furniture has a dark patina. Stock is fine with only minor nicks and scratches with two short cracks at the rear lock screw. Carving on the stock is fine and shows little wear. 4-54424 FS76 (6,500-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005 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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