AMER WINTER 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, February 3, 2016.
FINE JOSEPH LAMOTTE 18TH CENTURY DOUBLE BARREL FLINT LOCK PISTOL.This fine relief carved and gold decorated pistol dates circa 1775, measuring 14-1/2" with 8-1/2" barrels. Each lock and barrel is marked with full firm name as can be seen in photos. Gun is mounted with engraved and chiseled steel with decorated silver thumbplate. Relief carving in stock found behind barrels and barrel tang and forward and under trigger guard. SIZE: CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Chipping of wood forward of each lock and rear of right lock. Gun appears original with later addition of 19th Century iron ramrod with brass tip. Front ramrod thimble is unpinned. There is a putty repair on right side of forestock near muzzle, and a crack in forestock on left side otherwise wood hand worn patina with an applied layer of varnish. Gold decoration on barrel is especially worn at muzzle. Mechanically, gun functions well. 49789-3 JS (2,000-3,000)