SIGNED G. RENNOIS, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 18TH CENTURY, PROBABLY LIGE
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A 18-Bore Continental Percussion Holster Pistol
Signed G. Rennois, second quarter of the 18th Century, probably Lige
Converted from flintlock, with shortened sighted tapering barrel overlaid with brass and engraved with foliage at the breech and along the sighting flat, foliate engraved brass tang, signed engraved bevelled brass lock with stepped tail, moulded figured walnut full stock (chipped and cracked), cast and chased brass mounts including pierced side-plate and spurred pommel, and later brass ramrod
17in. (45.1cm.)
Signed G. Rennois, second quarter of the 18th Century, probably Lige
Converted from flintlock, with shortened sighted tapering barrel overlaid with brass and engraved with foliage at the breech and along the sighting flat, foliate engraved brass tang, signed engraved bevelled brass lock with stepped tail, moulded figured walnut full stock (chipped and cracked), cast and chased brass mounts including pierced side-plate and spurred pommel, and later brass ramrod
17in. (45.1cm.)