Page 166 - Auction84-Book2
P. 166
The silver is fine with much of the gold remaining. Truly an extraordinary pair of exhibition quality stocked gilded flintlock pistols made by the Parisian gunsmith Simon that would be hard to improve upon! Do not miss your chance to own a pair of museum quality works of turn of the 18th century French firearm craftsmanship! B) Simon Paris Flintlock Pistol - Serial no. 1, 60 cal., 12 1/2 inch octagon bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. As described in “A.”
CONDITION: Very fine. The exposed metal surfaces have an overall bright appearance showing limited
light pitting. 97% plus of the original gold inlay remains. The silver is fine with much of the gold remaining. The stock is very fine with some minor pressure dents and scratches. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 90,000 - 150,000
164
