ST. ETIENNE, CIRCA 1780
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A Pair Of 32-Bore French Flintlock Pistols
St. Etienne, circa 1780
With tapering two-stage barrels retaining faint traces of punched and gilt decoration on each breech, plain tangs, plain rounded locks, moulded walnut full stocks (minor damage) carved with a floral spray behind each barrel tang, plain shaped iron mounts, and one horn and one later wooden ramrod (iron parts with areas of pitting), St. Etienne proof marks
11in. (29.2cm.) (2)
St. Etienne, circa 1780
With tapering two-stage barrels retaining faint traces of punched and gilt decoration on each breech, plain tangs, plain rounded locks, moulded walnut full stocks (minor damage) carved with a floral spray behind each barrel tang, plain shaped iron mounts, and one horn and one later wooden ramrod (iron parts with areas of pitting), St. Etienne proof marks
11in. (29.2cm.) (2)