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The Antique Arms Collection of a Californian Gentleman

Friday 14 February 2025 • Sarzana

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A double-barreled flintlock pistol by Bertrans, Second half of the 18th Century

Estimate

€ 600 - 900

Sold

€ 1.063

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Francia
length 36.5 cm.
Round, smoothbore, juxtaposed, 13 mm cal. barrels, with rib and foresight, with remains of engraved gilt floral motifs at the first part. Engraved tang with broad sight. Small elegant locks signed "Bertrans" and engraved with floral motifs. Wooden full stock sculpted with floral motifs (signs of use and time). Iron mounts engraved with floral motifs. The butt-plate with a carved mask. Iron-tipped wooden ramrod. In patina which needs cleaning. The mechanism needs revision. This lot is imported from a non-EU country and incurs additional taxes beyond the auction house commission and the V.A.T. Consequently, the total Buyer’s Premium, inclusive of all taxes, amounts to 35%.