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FRENCH "METZ" MARKED FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
FRENCH  METZ  MARKED FLINTLOCK PISTOL.
Cal. 60. NSN. Bbl. 6 5/8" round w/ faceted transition & cannonade muzzle. Forward portion of lock above frizzen spring is engraved "Metz", apparently referring to the French city. Area below frizzen spring is marked w/ a word that may read "Criomont". Pin fastened walnut stock. Iron fittings consist of buttcap, acorn finial trigger guard, sideplate, thimble & pipe. Hardwood ramrod. CONDITION: white finished metal shows a spotted light tarnish. Refinished stock is repaired through butt section w/ repaired cracks in forearm area. Sound lock has stiff operation. Dark bore shows spots of pitting. (01-25173/DS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.