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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 rare percussion pistol for a left-handed shooter, signed Lupotti, Mid 19th Century

Estimate

€ 100 - 200

Sold

€ 500

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Torino
length 35,3 cm.
Smoothbore, octagonal, twisted barrel, 17,3 mm. cal. at the nozzle. Backward spring lock with working mechanism (but the cock does not hold the second snap); lock plate engraved with floral motifs and signed "Lupotti / Turin". Wooden, three-quarter stock with checkered grip. A short crack to the fore-end at the bottom and a small missing part on the right side. Partially engraved iron mounts. Trigger guard with beautiful effigy of a cornucopia. Some signs of use and time. Horn-tipped wooden ramrod.