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Rare and Fine Antique Arms & Armour

Friday 31 March 2023, 10:00 AM • Sarzana

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A flintlock pistol signed Askew, first quarter of the 19th Century

Estimate

€ 200 - 350

Sold

€ 1.750

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

length 38 cm
Smoothbore, octagonal barrel, signed "ASKEW DEAN ST. T. HOLBORN LONDON", with foresight, with gilt breech and vent. Some pitting both inside and outside. Tang with fore-end and engravings. Lock signed "ASKEW" with small floral engravings, the spring of the batterie with anti-friction wheel and sealing pan. External safety lock. Working mechanism. Wooden full stock with old tip repair and checkered grip. Iron mounts, trigger guard with remains of engravings. Missing ramrod.