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Thursday 12 December 2024 e Friday 13 December 2024, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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A rare pair of Ripoll style miqeulet lock pistols by Ignazio Raneri

Estimate

€ 1.800 - 2.200

Sold

€ 4.000

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

length 32
Smoothbore, two-stage, 13 mm cal. barrels octagonal at the first part with longitudinal grooves and signature "GIO BATT FRANCINO", then round and with moulded nozzle after two rings. The tang screw carved as a flower. Locks signed "Ignatius Raneri" and engraved with grotesque faces and floral motifs, the borders with wavy lines. Wooden full stocks, the butt with typical spherical pommel. Silver mounts carved, engraved and partially pierced with floral and geometric motifs. Trigger guards with finger supports, made of iron, as well as the belt hooks and ramrods.