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Lot 3236:Pair of Engraved French Horse Pistols with Snap Bayonets

August 25th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 3236:Pair of Engraved French Horse Pistols with Snap Bayonets

August 25th, 2024|Bedford, TX
Estimated Price$7,000 - $10,000
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Fine Pair of Engraved Mid-18th Century French Flintlock Horse Pistols with Unique Snap Bayonets

A) French Horse Pistol

This impressive pair of mid-18th century French pistols feature border pattern and floral engravings on the lock and brass fittings, and an underfolding spring-loaded snap bayonet with a spear head. The barrels are both unmarked, and the slightly "banana" profile locks have border pattern engraving and a floral accent at the tails of the locks and are both marked with a small fleur-de-lis on the underside. An engraved brass crowned plaque is located on top of the wrists without any initials. The stocks have tear drop carvings at the barrel tangs, engraved floral scroll sideplates and locks.

ConditionFine, with bright iron surfaces, some scattered patches of minor pitting, and distinct engraving. The stock is also fine with scattered dents and scratches, a few small chips, a hairline crack inside the ramrod channel, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent, including the snap bayonet.
Details
ManufacturerFrench
ModelFlintlock
TypePistol
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge62
Barrel14 3/8 inch part octagon
Finishbright
Stockwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views1151
Catalog page189

B) French Horse Pistol

See "A."

ConditionFine, with bright iron surfaces, some scattered patches of minor pitting, and distinct engraving. The stock is also fine with scattered dents and scratches, a chipped section inside the front of the bayonet channel, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent, although the snap bayonet occasionally does not catch.
Details
ManufacturerFrench
ModelFlintlock
TypePistol
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge62
Barrel14 3/8 inch part octagon
Finishbright
Stockwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views1151
Catalog page189
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