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A FRENCH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, image 1
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Lot 1014

A FRENCH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL,
third quarter of the 18th century.

1 – 10 April 2025, 12:00 EDT
Online, Skinner Marlborough, Massachusetts

Sold for US$423 inc. premium

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A FRENCH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL,
third quarter of the 18th century.

8 1/2 in., .58 caliber octagon to round barrel; flat lock plate with sculpted and pointed tail, illegible engraved maker's name below the faceted pan; walnut stock; iron furniture, butt cap with long ears, flat "cloud" side plate, and rammer entry pipe, horn rammer with bone tip and iron ferrule.
Overall lg. 13 3/4 in.

Condition: Metal has been cleaned and has areas of very light pitting, barrel front sight is worn/missing; cock has been repaired; stock is refinished; rammer has spots of insect damage; action functions properly.

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