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The Antique Arms Collection of a Californian Gentleman

Friday 14 February 2025 • Sarzana

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A fine flintlock pistol by Laport Irmaos, Early 19th Century

Estimate

€ 350 - 550

Sold

€ 625

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Brasile
length 44.5 cm.
Smoothbore, octagonal, 15 mm cal. barrel, made of fine damask, the first part with floral and geometric frames and engravings, later a gold signature with silver frame (barely legible), on the left side of the base three marks, foresight; engraved tang with gold frame and provided with rear sight. Flintlock signed "LAPORT IRMAOS / RIO JANEIRO", engraved and decorated en suite, provided with anti-friction and sealing system. Wooden full stock (missing part at the fore-end cap), butt carved with floral motifs and grooves. White metal mounts engraved with floral and geometric motifs. Iron, articulated ramrod. Working mechanism. Signs of use and time. 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%.