A snaphance pistol signed Leoni and Razzoli
dating: late 18th Century provenance: Pistoia, Smoothbore, two-stage, octagonal and round, 13.3 mm cal barrel. The first segment with remains of marks, one also with remains of gilding; signed 'ANGELO LEONI' at the center. The girdle with rings and frame, the second segment round. Some pitting on the vent. Flintlock with flat plate, engraved with volutes and racemes, the codetta signed 'RAZZOLI'. Working mechanism that needs a little revision. Wooden ful lstock carved with leaves. Brass mounts. Ramrod with cartridge extractor. For Angelo Leoni, a master from Pistoia, see 'Repertorio Storico degli archibugiari Italiani' by B. Barbiroli (page 326); Razzoli is not reported there. length 26 cm.
