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CIRCA 1800-1810
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A PAIR OF FRENCH 25-BORE FLINTLOCK OFFICER'S PISTOLS
CIRCA 1800-1810
With octagonal swamped sighted barrels each with gold-inlaid foliage at the breech and a series of thin gold-inlaid lines at the muzzle, engraved iron tangs each incorporating the rear-sight, foliate engraved flat bevelled locks, figured walnut full stocks each with chequered butt, engraved iron mounts including trigger-guards each with urn finial, and original ivory-tipped ramrods, St. Etienne proof (one cock replaced, some discolouration to iron parts, one stock repaired beneath the lock)
6 11/16in. (17cm.) barrels (2)
CIRCA 1800-1810
With octagonal swamped sighted barrels each with gold-inlaid foliage at the breech and a series of thin gold-inlaid lines at the muzzle, engraved iron tangs each incorporating the rear-sight, foliate engraved flat bevelled locks, figured walnut full stocks each with chequered butt, engraved iron mounts including trigger-guards each with urn finial, and original ivory-tipped ramrods, St. Etienne proof (one cock replaced, some discolouration to iron parts, one stock repaired beneath the lock)
6 11/16in. (17cm.) barrels (2)
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.