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Lot of 3 Flobert Target Pistols

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
Lot of 3 Flobert Target Pistols
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Lot of Three (3) Early Single Shot Flobert Target Pistols: (1) Marked ''Mariette'', #137, 6mm, 7-7/8'' octagon barrel, one-piece bag-shaped walnut grip. Condition is good to very good retaining approx. 30% toning dark patinaed metal parts. Grips with light scuffs and darkening near metal. Action is crisp, smoothbore is good. (2) Unmarked, 4mm, 4-3/4'' barrel, lightly engraved frame, fluted European walnut grip. This pistol employs a percussion cap to propel a 4mm ball. Condition is very good with toning patina, functioning action. Grip shows light scuffs but still retaining most of its varnish. Nipple may be a replacement. Smoothbore is very good and should clean somewhat. (3) Unmarked, 6mm, 4-3/4'' octagon barrel, originally with blue finish, lightly adorned Flobert style one-piece grips. Condition is good with overall silvery gray patina to metal surfaces. Grips show light scuffs and dings. Action functions, bore is very good. Est.: $400-$600/lot. (Antique)