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FRENCH BICHE A VESOUL FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 900.00 USD
FRENCH BICHE A VESOUL FLINTLOCK PISTOL.
Cal. .70 Rifled. S# NSN. Bbl 7-1/4". Sideplate engraved "Biche/ a Vesoul" terminating in a small floral motif. Full length octagonal rifled barrel, stamped with a "(Crown)/ AM" followed by "18" on the left flat towards the breech. Full length wood stock featuring a traditionally checkered grip and a flared faceted pommel with an dually faceted iron cap. Iron furniture, with iron ramrod. Traces of original gold bands present at the breech and muzzle ends of the barrel. CONDITION: Metal components retain a mottled gray patina. Markings are clear and legible. Stock exhibits scattered marks from handling and storage, with smoothing to the checkering a some nicks to the diamonds. (01-22931/MLW). ANTIQUE. $600-900