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368 - A snaphaunce lock pistol by Acqua Fresca
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€1,000 - 1,500Sale fees
A snaphaunce lock pistol by Acqua Fresca dating: early 18th Century provenance: Bologna, Smoothbore, four-stage, 11 mm cal. barrel; octagonal at the first part marked "LAZARO", followed by a short sixteen-sided segment and two round sections separated by several rings; smooth tang. Beautiful and elegant snaphaunce lock, marked “Acqua Fresca”, finely engraved with a female bust and floral motifs; the cock tang featuring thin curls, carved batterie, sliding pan cover, and partially engraved inside. Full stock of briarwood, lightly sculpted with pipings (one restoration to the barrel and a few small missing parts). Iron mounts with floral motifs; an elegant and beautiful counterplate in relief, engraved and sculpted with delicate twigs; butt-plate with beautiful mask. Featuring a small shield on the back engraved with a face. Horn-tipped wooden ramrod. For the Acqua Fresca dynasty, see "Repertorio Storico Degli Archibugiari Italiani dal XIV al XX Secolo" by Bruno Barbiroli, pp. 53–55.
Auction details
Rare and Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria Day 2Auction house
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