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BELGIAN PERCUSSION PISTOL WITH SPRING BAYONET.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
BELGIAN PERCUSSION PISTOL WITH SPRING BAYONET.
Cal. 67. NSN. Bbl. 8 1/2", oct. damascus w/ scratch rifled bore is fitted w/ 7" triangular spring loaded bayonet retained by trigger guard bow. Case hardened boxlock action has Belgian proof on left side. Bottom is marked "99" & w/ crowned "AF". Action engraved w/ nicely cut rendition of vase on left w/ flanking tendrils of acanthus. More acanthus is on right. Stock of European walnut has checkered panels on sides & incised fan carving on side panels. CONDITION: good. Metal parts retaining traces of original finish w/ considerable scattered pitting. Wood w/ about 20% original finish. Mechanically good. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Gary Parietti. (01-19251/MGM). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.