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343 - A beautiful snaphaunce lock gun
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Estimation
€3,800 - 4,500Sale fees
A beautiful snaphaunce lock gun dating: Late 18th - Early 19th Century provenance: Tuscan-Emilian area, Smoothbore, two-stage, 16 mm cal. barrel, octagonal at the breech with numerous moldings, then round with rings at the girdle, decorated with three silver mounts (some missing parts) featuring floral and geometric motifs, the central one also with an elegant bird. Flintlock with a bust of a woman in relief on the tang, the central section with a large grotesque, and cock with screw featuring a grotesque mask; marked "S.M" inside. Full-stock richly sculpted, fine steel mounts carved, engraved, and partially pierced with human figures, busts, serpents, and floral motifs; iron ramrod. Two holes on the left side for the side-screws, now missing.
Auction details
Rare and Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria Day 2Auction house
Czerny's +39 0 18 76 91 376 natalia@czernys.comDelivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.