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Flobert .22 caliber salon or gallery pistol showing gold damascened barrel, fancy carved stock, wi

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:375.00 USD
Flobert .22 caliber salon or gallery pistol  showing gold damascened barrel, fancy carved  stock, wi
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Flobert .22 caliber salon or gallery pistol showing gold damascened barrel, fancy carved stock, with American eagle and shield incorporated into decoration at breech. The pistol measures 15” overall with 8-7/8” barrel. The barrel is nicely fluted and shows gold damascene decoration with a blued background. 85-95% gold damascening is present, approx. 40-50% blue, some erosion and pinprick pitting, and losses of gold. The action and tang have gone to a dark patina. The stock i dark stained hardwood, possibly ebony, and is good. The mounts have gone to a deep patina and gone to a gold gilt on the butt. The stock shows a loss of wood in the carved area near the breech which extends back approx. 1/4 by 3/8” in a wedge" shape. The action is good, the bore is fair and was never rifled. From the William R. Orbelo Collection. Est: $750 - $1,500