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Lot #3291
Lot #3293

Lot 3292: Pair of Late Double Barrel Flintlock Pistols

Fine Engraved Pair of Massive Double Barrel Flintlock Pistols, One Pistol Rifled and the Other Smoothbore

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 5, 2019

Lot 3292: Pair of Late Double Barrel Flintlock Pistols

Fine Engraved Pair of Massive Double Barrel Flintlock Pistols, One Pistol Rifled and the Other Smoothbore

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 5, 2019

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $3,750
Price Realized:
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A) Double Barrel Flintlock Pistol

Manufacturer: European
Model: Double Barrel
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 8 3/8 inch solid rib
Finish: brown/gray
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 948
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 143
Class: Antique
Description:

The pistols have matching numbers on several of the components ("17" on A and "16" on B) and also have what appear to be St. Etienne proofmarks on the bottom of the barrels and "3" (A) and "2" (B) on the bottom of the barrel ribs. The barrels of A are smoothbore, and the barrels of B have four groove rifling with a slow twist. Both have bead front sights. The locks and other components have some scroll/floral engraving. The stocks have fluted wrists, and lanyards are fitted to the butts.

Rating Definition:

Fine overall with 60% original brown finish and mostly visible Damascus patterns along the barrels, gray and brown patina on the balance, minor oxidation and pitting, and mostly age related wear. Mechanically fine.



B) Double Barrel Flintlock Pistol

Manufacturer: European
Model: Double Barrel
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 8 inch solid rib
Finish: bronw/gray
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 948
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 143
Class: Antique
Description:

See A.

Rating Definition:

Fine overall with 60% of the lightly fading original brown ont eh barrels, minor pitting, mottled gray patina on the balance, and mild overall age and storage related wear including some scratches and dings on the stock. Mechanically fine.



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