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EARLY ITALIAN STYLE FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD
EARLY ITALIAN STYLE FLINTLOCK PISTOL.
Cal. 62. NSN. Bbl. 10 1/4", oct. at breech & transitions to rnd. Gold makers poncion is at breech end surrounded by gold wire inlay. Early style lock w/ serpentine cock, unbridled frizzen & rounded pan is deeply engraved w/ scrolling acanthus. Walnut stock extends to muzzle & is mounted w/ fancy cast iron furniture, exhibiting relief motifs of sea monsters & acanthus scroll w/ floral highlights. Stock has rudimentary raised carving around lock, sideplate & other furniture. An old forged belt hook has been added to left side. CONDITION: fair to good. Metal parts heavily cleaned to silver gray. Stock w/ an old oil refinish. There are some cracks & filler at bottom of lock & w/ crack on right side front from bbl. channel toward ramrod pipes. Lock is functional. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Gary Parietti. (01-19241/MGM). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,800.