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Rare and Fine Antique Arms & Armour from Around the World

Thursday 21 March 2024 e Friday 22 March 2024, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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A snaphaunce lock pistol with beautiful lock, Third quarter of the 18th Century

Estimate

€ 600 - 900

Sold

€ 1.188

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Italia settentrionale
length 29 cm.
Smoothbore, two-stage, 10 mm cal. barrel, octagonal at the first part, then round after rings, thin flintlock mechanism, magnificently carved and engraved with busts and floral motifs, partially pierced. When cocked, the profile of a Native American's face can be seen. Full stock made of slightly sculpted wood (minor restorations) with smooth brass mounts; a large shield on the back. Horn-tipped wooden ramrod and iron cartridge extractors.

Specialist Notes

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Si tratta di un'asta indipendente da Finarte e come tale gestita interamente a Sarzana da Czerny's. Per oggetti considerati "arma" dalla legge italiana per l'acquisto è necessaThis is an independent auction from Finarte and as such is managed entirely in Sarzana by Czerny's.