Lot Essay
The silvered finish is reminiscent of another Bordeaux maker, Léonard Cramon, active in the 1760's and 80's
FLINTLOCK PISTOLS
AN UNUSUAL FRENCH FLINTLOCK BOX-LOCK PISTOL with silver-plated two-stage turn-off barrel engraved with lines in a spiral pattern, signed silver-plated border engraved action (steel and action defective), silver thumbpiece safety-catch and trigger-guard, rounded walnut butt, and engraved one-piece silver back-strap and pommel, by Brebier, Bordeaux, circa 1770-80
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AN UNUSUAL FRENCH FLINTLOCK BOX-LOCK PISTOL with silver-plated two-stage turn-off barrel engraved with lines in a spiral pattern, signed silver-plated border engraved action (steel and action defective), silver thumbpiece safety-catch and trigger-guard, rounded walnut butt, and engraved one-piece silver back-strap and pommel, by Brebier, Bordeaux, circa 1770-80
9 7/8in.
9 7/8in.