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366 - A charming snaphaunce travel pistol marked "GP"
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€800 - 1,200Sale fees
A charming snaphaunce travel pistol marked "GP" dating: about 1780 provenance: Tuscany, Two-stage, smoothbore barrel; octagonal at the first section and featuring the signature "LAZARI" amongst shamrocks, with silver-inlaid crescent and shield, then sixteen-sided, with a 10 mm cal. at the nozzle; engraved tangs. Beautiful flintlock, with a slightly curved lock plate, engraved in the centre and carved at the tang with antique-style female bust in bas-relief; the cock featuring abase carved as a face on the hammer throw; the batterie with wonderful bust with antique-style helmet at the base, and sphinx-shaped grip; marked "GP" inside. Wooden stock. Elegant mounts of carved and engraved brass; the counterplate with silver medallion featuring a female bust amidst floral motifs, trigger guard and butt-plate with silver busts and finely engraved floral motifs. A larger bust also on the back, set within a floral cartouche with a crown-shaped top. Brass-tipped, wooden ramrod.
Auction details
Rare and Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria Day 2Auction house
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