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ORNATE ITALIAN SNAPHAUNCE PISTOL.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
ORNATE ITALIAN SNAPHAUNCE PISTOL.

Cal. 52. NSN. Bbl. 8 3/4" part oct., unmarked. Snaphaunce lock also unmarked on exterior. Lock & all iron mountings including broad trigger plate, strapped grip cap, lg. sideplate & grip escutcheon are deeply chased & engraved w/ open scrolling acanthus w/ floral & mythological dragon motifs. Walnut stock has ebony finish. CONDITION: iron parts heavily cleaned to silver w/ considerable pitting scattered overall. Stock is shiny & has many epoxy repairs well hidden by heavy new finish. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Gary Parietti. (01-19690/MGM). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,500.