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Fine G. Banchi Marked Flintlock Pocket Pistol with Silver Inlay Stock

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:800.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Fine G. Banchi Marked Flintlock Pocket Pistol with Silver Inlay Stock
The lock plate is marked "G. BANCHI" in front of the relief chiseled hammer with a chiseled floral motif behind the hammer. The relief chiseled floral motif is also featured on the hammer, side plate, buttcap, trigger guard, and trigger guard finial. The breech end of the barrel features a simple gold inlaid leaf and vine motif. A simple double line border engraving is featured on the upper tang. The full length stock is decorated with a fine silver wire inlay (mostly around the upper tang and in the grip area) and has a thumb shield. Complete with a wooden ramrod with iron tip.
BBL: 4 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 52
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good. The metal surfaces have a crisp smooth gray patina, with evidence of having been cleaned many years ago. The stock is very good with exception of a repaired forearm and some filler material near the buttcap, along with a few hairline cracks and some very scattered minor handling marks. Most of the silver inlay remains.