November 17, 2020 Early Arms & Militaria: Age of Exploration, Empire & Revolution
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/17/2020
This pistol dates to the middle of the 18th Century and features a two-stage 6 - 1/2" iron .60 caliber smoothbore barrel with a turning at the muzzle. Classic French lockplate with rounded face, engraved in the center "DAUPHINE/ BERGERAC". Classic French style iron furniture. Walnut stock with relief carved design and pendant around barrel tang and carved panels around the lock, sideplate, trigger guard, and ramrod channel. Complete with a period replaced iron ramrod. CONDITION: All iron components retain a spotted grey patina. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and functions properly. Cock has a period repair at the neck and top jaw screw is probably a replacement. Stock retains a dark patina and shows some scattered marks from use. DMG
Caliber/Bore
.60 Smoothbore
Manufacturer
Dauphine Bergerac