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Fine Matching Pair of Ornately Engraved Brescian Flintlock Holster Pistols

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:3,000.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Fine Matching Pair of Ornately Engraved Brescian Flintlock Holster Pistols
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Estimate: $7500 - 9500
This pair of beautiful and ornate pistols was produced without sights. The barrel is part octagon, part round. Very deep scroll, floral, fruit and anumal themed chiseled engraving is present on the hammer, frizzen, flash pan, lock plate, and with exception of the ramrod pipes, the stock furniture. Full length stock, with raised bands on the forearm and around the lock plate and reverse, steel tipped ebony ramrod and a chiseled panel around the tang.
BBL: 12 1/2 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 58
Finish: bright
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good. The metal has been cleaned, showing some minor pitting on the barrel. Rear ramrod pipe is loose. The stock is very good with a few repairs near the buttcap and a few hairline cracks, along with some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically fine. Overall a beautiful pair of pistols.

B) As "A".
BBL: 12 1/2 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 58
Finish: bright
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Mechanically needs adjustment, otherwise as A. A very nice pair of ornately decorated, relief chisel engraved flintlock pistols.