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19th Century Belgian Halfstocked Coat Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 750.00 USD
19th Century Belgian Halfstocked Coat Pistol
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
19th Century Belgian Halfstocked Coat Pistol, .60 cal., 7-1/2'' swamped octagonal barrel, brown and case hardened finish, decoratively engraved sideplate, triggerguard and butt cap with dog's head and lions; top of barrel at breech with ''(crown)/V'' proofmark, Liege proofmarks to left side barrel flat; halfstocked checkered walnut grip with flared butt. Condition is fine. Barrel retains approx. 85% brown coloring with light general thinning. Case hardened lock and hammer have toned a silvery gray. Stock has been shortened from full length, and rammer hole is plugged. Pistol shows beautiful detail at triggerguard finial and engraved panels. Good functioning action, excellent finely grooved bore. Est.: $500-$750. (Antique)