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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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An elegant pair of snaphaunce travel pistols by "Il Corsini", 1806

Estimate

€ 700 - 1.000

Sold

€ 2.250

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Massa Marittima
length 23.5 cm.
Smoothbore, two-stage, 12.5 mm cal. barrels, octagonal at the first part then round after rings; smooth tangs; flintlocks with flat lock plates and oblique borders, cocks and batteries finely carved and engraved with floral motifs. Sliding pan cover, engraved tangs. One signed 'Il Corsini' inside, the other marked 'Massa' and dated '1806'. Slightly sculpted wooden stocks with smooth brass mounts, pierced counterplates. Horn ramrods with iron cartridge extractors.

Specialist Notes

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