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RECONVERTED FRENCH STYLE FLINTLOCK GREAT COAT

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 700.00 USD
RECONVERTED FRENCH STYLE FLINTLOCK GREAT COAT
PISTOL. Cal. 48. NSN. The 4-1/4" deeply swamped octagon barrel was reconverted from percussion. Small size old flintlock has been shaped to fit stock mortice and has serpentine cock, integral rounded pan, bridled friction frizzen and feather spring with small round finial. Quality of work is fairly good. Walnut stock with abruptly flared checkered grip extends to muzzle and is pinned to barrel. Pistol is iron mounted. Engraved mounts consist of octagonal grip cap, trigger guard with foliate finial and two sideplates. A newer steel ramrod mounts through slotted and beaded thimble. CONDITION: fair. Barrel has a dark brown patina. Lock is bright polished. Other mounts also exhibit dark brown patina. Bore is pitted. Lock is operable. Stock is basically sound with a number of cracks and wire repairs evident around muzzle. (01-24379/MGM). ANTIQUE. $500-700.