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Lot 1303: Engraved Pair of Boxlock Flintlock Pocket Pistols

Engraved Pair of Boxlock Flintlock Pocket Pistols

Auction Date: December 10, 2022

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Lot 1303: Engraved Pair of Boxlock Flintlock Pocket Pistols

Engraved Pair of Boxlock Flintlock Pocket Pistols

Auction Date: December 10, 2022

Estimated Price: $2,250 - $3,500
Price Realized:

A) Boxlock Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: European
Model: Flintlock
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 52
Barrel: 1 1/2 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 345
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 259
Class: Antique
Description:

These pistols were likely manufactured in France in the early 19th century. Similar pistols were made by Boutet and the Versailles Manufactory. They have fine floral pattern engraving, "1" and "2" respectively on the left sides at the breeches, sliding safeties, folding triggers, screw-off barrels, and floral and scale pattern relief carved walnut grips with "N30" marked at the toes and what looks to be "63v" ont he front right and "122" along the edge on the front left.

Rating Definition:

Very good with bright polished surfaces, refinished niter blue on the frizzen spring and safety, crisp engraving, and minor wear. The grip is also very good and has crisp scale and floral patterns, a fainr crack on the right, and minor handling and storage marks. Mechanically fine.



B) Boxlock Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: European
Model: Flintlock
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 52
Barrel: 1 1/2 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 345
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 259
Class: Antique
Description:

See "A." Provenance: The Collection of Joe M. Wanenmacher Jr

Rating Definition:

Very good with bright polished surfaces, strong refinished niter blue on the frizzen spring and safety, crisp engraving, and minor overall wear. The grip is very fine and has crisp floral and scale patterns and minor wear. Mechanically fine.



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