LOT #40020 |
Current Bid: $500
Carved & Engraved French Flintlock Pistol.. ...
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Description
Carved & Engraved French Flintlock Pistol.Unserialized, approximately .69 caliber, 12-inch octagonal to round barrel. Decorative floral and scroll engraving to top of barrel, with a hint of gilt. Scroll engraved hammer and lock. Smooth hardwood pistolgrip stock with decoratively carved silver and brass inlays. Heavily carved brass triggerguard and oversized grip cap. Round-tipped ramrod. The flintlock pistol is a technology that dominated both military and civilian use from the early 17th to the mid-19th century. It replaced earlier matchlock and wheellock systems.
Condition: Very good. Finish primarily a smooth grey patina with honest age, handling wear and fine patches of pitting. Scattered dings and scuffs present to wood, with some loss at grip cap.
Auction Info
2026 June 8 Arms & Armor, Civil War & Militaria Showcase Auction #6339 (go to Auction Home page)
Proxy Bidding Ends
June
8th
Monday
9:50 am CT
Auction Dates
June
8th
Monday
Proxy Bidding Time Remaining
19 Days
23h 59m 51s
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(Lots 40001-40360) - 10:00 AM Central Time, Monday, June 8, 2026.
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Heritage Auctions - Dallas
2801 W. Airport Freeway
Dallas, TX 75261
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