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Nov 3, 2015 - Nov 6, 2015
18th Century Pre-Regulation French Single-Shot Flintlock Pistol
French. .62 caliber, 13.25" round smoothbore barrel with brass front sight, octagonal at the breech, proof marked. Original flint, flat French-type lock with gooseneck hammer; top jaw screw is a contemporary replacement; iron pan; action in working order, but hammer does not hold on half cock. Full walnut stocks, raised carving around the lock, tang, side plate and ramrod channel, with engraved brass furniture. Complete with horn tipped wooden ramrod.
Provenance: The Ben Michel Collection of French Arms & Militaria
Good. Bore with shallow pitting. Barrel has age speckled finish. Lock in an even gray finish. Normal age and service wear.
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