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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 interesting snaphaunce lock gun by Zanotti, 1798

Estimate

€ 1.500 - 2.000

Sold

€ 2.000

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Italia settentrionale
length 98.5 cm.
Short, smoothbore barrel, framed and engraved at the base with a bust of an old-fashioned warrior, the rib decreasing towards the bell-mouthed nozzle, which is provided with rings, engraved tang; snaphaunce flintlock with flat lock plate engraved with snakes, cock and batterie decorated with floral carvings and engravings, the back of the cock with a face, screws covered with medallions decorated with carved faces, sliding pan cover, with monogram "C. Z." inside. Wooden full stock partially sculpted with floral motifs, beautiful iron mounts richly carved, engraved and partially pierced with busts and floral motifs. Butt-plate dated "1798"; one screw and the second loop are missing. Replaced wooden ramrod.

Specialist Notes

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