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SMALL 7-3/4" EUROPEAN FLINTLOCK POCKET PISTOL.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 700.00 USD
SMALL 7-3/4  EUROPEAN FLINTLOCK POCKET PISTOL.
Cal. 40. NSN. The 3-1/2" barrel with brass inlaid octagonal rear portion transitions through a band to round and has turned cannon muzzle. Small flintlock with slightly arched plate features serpentine cock, inset faceted pan, unbridled friction frizzen and feather spring with foliate finial. Lockplate and cock have some scroll engraving. European walnut stock with birds head grip extends to within 3/8" of muzzle and is pinned to barrel. Raised mouldings are around lock and chamfered brass sideplate, as well as around barrel tang which ends in raised foliate carving. Brass mounts have some light engraving and consist of grip cap, trigger guard with spear finial and long sideplate. Walnut ramrod mounts through hole in stock which is also surrounded by a raised moulding. CONDITION: good. Metal with silver gray cleaned patina. Stock with old oil refinish have some chips around grip cap. Brass is toned. Bore is pitted. Lock is operable. (01-24376/MGM). ANTIQUE. $500-700.