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August Francotte Sliding Safely Flintlock Pistol with Folding Bayonet....
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Description
August Francotte Sliding Safely Flintlock Pistol with Folding Bayonet.Serial no. I 824, approximately .70 caliber, 5 1/2-inch octagonal brass barrel with flip-up folding bayonet. Box lock action with engraved side panels. Right side of breech with [crown]/AF, the mark of August Francotte c1840. Steel ram rod in brass retainers. Bottom of breech marked: 32 IM. Carved and fine checkered walnut grips. August Francotte is better known for percussion firearms making this possibly a very early example of his work.
The William Alberta Collection.
Condition: Very good. Mellow patina to brass. Engraving remains sharp. Bayonet functions. Hammer will not stop at full cock. Trigger does not release the hammer. Grips fine with light soiling.
Auction Info
2015 December 13 Arms & Armor Signature Auction - Dallas #6143 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2015
13th
Sunday
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