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Scarce Charleville Flintlock Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,250.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Scarce Charleville Flintlock Pistol
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Scarce Charleville Flintlock Pistol, .69 musket bore, 9'' swamped octagonal barrel, bright lock with swivel frizzen spring, platina flash hole, full-length checkered walnut stock, with long tang iron pommel cap having lanyard loop in butt. Horn-tipped ebony ramrod remains, with decorative carving around upper tang. Underside of barrel is marked with the Charleville proof in use ca. 1770. Condition is excellent. Scarce octagonal swamped barrel retains approx. 90% lightly toning blue finish. Lock is bright and clearly marked. Stock with minor scuffs and very mild flattening to checks. Est.: $4,500-$6,500. (Antique)