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ACHILLE BADALARO NEAPOLITAN SILVER MOUNTED

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
ACHILLE BADALARO NEAPOLITAN SILVER MOUNTED

MIQUELET PISTOL. Cal. 62. NSN. Bbl. 7 1/2” w/ transition to octagon shank. Top flat has 3 proofs & a sunken mark of the Royal Arsenal of Naples. Miquelet lock is marked w/ markers name “Achille Badalaro”. Curled trigger. Pin fastened stock w/ ornate relief carving around top tang & forearm areas w/ incise carved double lines along bbl. & ramrod channels. Lock & ear have moldered borders. German silver fittings consist of engraved butt cap, trigger guard w/ fancy finial, pierced side plate, faceted thimble w/ fancy finial, single faceted pipe & grooved forearm tip band. CONDITION: metal has dark patina appearance w/ scattered pitting & surface corrosion. Stock has dark aged appearance showing light wear & marks. Tip section shows small cracks. Functioning lock. Dark heavily pitted bore. (01-23069/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.