December 13-15, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/14/2022
The swamped 2-stage barrel is marked on the left side of the breech with London view and proof marks, as well as a "PG" for maker Pierre Gandon, Sr. The early banana lockplate is convex and has an unbridled pan, center signed "P / GANDON". Brass ramrod ferrules, pommel cap, wrist escutcheon, and trigger guard. Stocked in walnut, ramrod a modern replacement. CONDITION: Barrel retains a grey pitted surface, markings very good and clear. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration, and functions well, cock a replacement. Brass cap on bottom of pommel is absent. Tip of trigger guard finial period-replaced with a triangular piece of sheet brass. Stock shows some chipping around lock and pommel cap. An attractive pistol with very early components. DMG
Caliber/Bore
.68 Smoothbore