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The wrists have fine checkering with elongated diamonds and scalloped molding at the edges, and the pommels have detailed relief carved floral patterns on the edges and carved floral rosette caps made of horn. The case lid has “Manufre
a Versailles/Entreprise Boutet” in ornate script on the lid escutcheon and a dark green felt lined interior with lighter green trim that is fitted to the pistols and the included accessories. In addition to the pistols, the case contains a red leather bound flask, a screwdriver, mallet, ornate ball mold with wrench on the handle, ramrods, flint knapping chisel/ hammer, ball puller, vent pick, polished steel T-handle rod, finely sculpted oiler, spare frizzens, and a key.
CONDITION: Excellent overall. The barrel retains bright gold and has distinct Damascus patterns and exceptional dark blue finish with some faint rubs visible on bottom and a
ding on the gold inlay on the top left at the breech. The breech plug retains 95% vibrant niter blue finish and bright gold accents. The lock and furniture remain bright with
only light patination from age. The engraving throughout remains crisp. The stock has crisp checkering, attractive figure, a faint hairline tension crack on the left flat near the breech, a discreet repaired chip on the pommel on the left, and light overall wear. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good. The silver lid escutcheon has aged patina and a
distinct inscription. The exterior has mild overall wear and some hairline cracks and repairs, and the interior has some age related staining and contact wear. The accessories are generally very fine to excellent with minimal wear. The exceptional mold, for example, remains bright.
B) Boutet Flintlock Pistol - Serial no. 103, 52 cal., 9 inch octagon bbl., blue/gold/bright finish, walnut stock. See “A.” CONDITION: Excellent overall. The barrel has dark original blue finish, distinct Damascus patterns, and bright original gold inlays and specks of light surface oxidation. The breech plug retains 95% plus vibrant original niter blue finish and bright gold accents. The lock and furniture remain mostly bright with faint patination. The markings and engraving throughout are distinct. The stock has crisp checkering, nice figure, slight edge wear, and minimal light handling and storage marks. Mechanically excellent. This is an outstanding pair of pistols from France’s most renowned gunmaker. These pistols would certainly have been worthy of ownership by one of the returning nobles after the Bourbon Restoration and the equals, if not superiors, of other pistols from the same era known to have been owned by European kings
and princes.
Estimate: 170,000 - 250,000
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