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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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An interesting short snaphaunce flintlock gun, mid-17th Century

Estimate

€ 1.000 - 1.300

Sold

€ 3.000

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Brescia
length 92.5 cm.
Smoothbore, two-stage, 18 mm cal. barrel, octagonal at the first part, with frame at the base and signature "GIOSEPO BELLI" between trefoils, then sixteen-faceted after a ring and with moulded muzzle; long, smooth tang. Wide, snaphaunce lock finely engraved with floral motifs and sliding pan cover. Wooden full stock slightly carved with geometric patterns and with two curls on the butt. Iron mounts engraved en suite. Horn-tipped wooden ramrod and iron cartridge extractors. For hunting in the undergrowth.