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Engraved Belgian Flintlock Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:350.00 USD Estimated At:700.00 - 1,400.00 USD
Engraved Belgian Flintlock Pistol
Unmarked high quality Belgium proofed .60 caliber flintlock pistol. Ornately engraved and contoured parts once silver and gold accented. Features an engraved Belgium proofed 10.75" barrel with traces of gold band & wash, no sights, original flintlock configuration, engraved & contoured brass sideplate, trigger guard & pistol grip cap and silver wire inlaid plain one piece pistol grip stock. Barrel shows light grey patina with scattered areas of dark pitting, it also shows period engraving with what may be post-period engraving of drums, flags, sun and a moon. Floral engraved lock & hammer show the same light patina on barrel with dark scattered pitting. Brass shows good patina and detail with an old repair to pistol grip cap, trigger guards shows a fair amount of silver plating and ram rod guides show faint geometric scratches. Wood stock is in good condition with minor dents & bruises and retains about 25% of it silver wire inlay. A very nice interesting old flintlock pistol. Condition is very good as antique. ***Antique Firearm***