Lot Essay
A similar carbine in the Royal Armouries is illustrated in Howard L. Blackmore, Guns and Rifles of the World, No.s 374-5
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CIRCA 1775
Details
A rare 11-bore Austrian Crespi patent breech-loading flintlock carbine
circa 1775
With browned two-stage barrel octagonal at the breech, tip-up chamber (hinged cocking lever replaced), plain tang, flat bevelled lock with stud behind the cock, moulded walnut three-quarter stock (chipped), shaped iron mounts including trigger-guard with slotted finial, two brass barrel bands, and later spear bayonet
33¼in. (84.4cm.) barrel
circa 1775
With browned two-stage barrel octagonal at the breech, tip-up chamber (hinged cocking lever replaced), plain tang, flat bevelled lock with stud behind the cock, moulded walnut three-quarter stock (chipped), shaped iron mounts including trigger-guard with slotted finial, two brass barrel bands, and later spear bayonet
33¼in. (84.4cm.) barrel