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351 - A very rare double-barreled percussion gun with side cock by Michele Cognietti
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€900 - 1,200Sale fees
A very rare double-barreled percussion gun with side cock by Michele Cognietti dating: 1829 provenance: Southern Italy, Smoothbore, two-stage, 18 mm cal. barrel, with tower structure, silver foresight, and powder chamber with gold-inlaid marks; smooth tang. Beautiful flat lock provided with an interesting mechanism, including a side cock, browned and engraved lock plate with floral motifs and animal figures, the hammer throw signed in block letters “MICHELE COGNIETTI 1829,” and its oval, button-shaped head decorated with a female herm. Walnut, half stock with carved and fluted cheekpieces, checkered grips; brown horn muzzle ring. Smooth brass mounts, trigger guard with a stylized arrow design. Horn-tipped iron ramrod (original).
Auction details
Rare and Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria Day 2Auction house
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