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Fine Antique Arms and Militaria from around the world

Wednesday 25 September 2024 e Thursday 26 September 2024, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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A pair of flintlock pocket pistols signed Parr, last quarter of the 18th Century

Estimate

€ 300 - 500

Sold

€ 938

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Inghilterra
length 19,8 cm.
Iron, turn-off, 10,7 mm cal. barrels, shaped as a truncatedcone, with two rings and moulded muzzle at the nozzle. Boxlock type frames of elongated and almost cylindrical shape, engraved on both sides with floral motifs and on the right one featuring a cartouche with the inscription "I PARR". Iron cocks and batteries on the back. Working mechanism but with some jamming. Iron triggers and trigger guards. Wooden grips. Butt-plates decorated with rocaille in relief and beautiful bearded masks. Some areas with pitting in the iron parts.