AMER AUGUST 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/16/2017
GROUP OF FIVE EARLY FLINTLOCKS.This group consists of three flintlock pistols; two that are converted to percussion and two flintlock tinder lighters with pistol grips. 1) 10" brass mounted flintlock pistol with 5-1/8" octagonal to round cannon muzzle barrel. 2) Ornate "B. NASSE" signed brass mounted and brass inset Mediterranean-style flintlock to percussion conversation. 12-1/2" overall with 7" octagonal-round barrel. Stock mouldings and raised relief figural motifs on butt, trigger guard, thumbplate and barrel. 3) Brass barrel flint conversion to percussion with British commercial proofs. 14" overall. 4) Flintlock tinder lighter. 9-1/2" overall and functional, unusual external trigger with attached candle holder. 5) Flintlock powder tester appears made from a single shot flintlock pistol with spring loaded circular numbered disc that would lock when fired on a particular number, showing potency of gun powder. SIZE: CONDITION: All guns appear complete and functional. Guns are all fair to good overall. Tinder lighter is rusted overall, but still functions. 52222-14 JS (800-1,200)