Lot of Four 19th Century English, French & Belgian Pocket... | Freeman's

Lot of Four 19th Century English, French & Belgian Pocket Pistols

1.) .45 Cal. 4" barrel length. SN: NSN. Metal finished in the white with walnut stocks mounting iron fittings, a wood ramrod, and a cannon barrel. Single shot flintlock pistol with octagonal to round barrel and unmarked lockplate. Item comes with a modern flint.

2.) .45 Cal. 3" barrel length. SN: NSN. Brass barreled with iron lockwork and varnished walnut bag shaped grips and no iron sights. Single shot boxlock flintlock pistol with cannon barrel and safety latch to pan. Item shows some light engraved embellishments to the lock. Comes with flint.

3.) .45 Cal. 3" barrel length. SN: NSN. Bright metal finish with spiral scroll engraved lockplate and light border scroll mounting varnished bag shaped grips with octagonal barrel and no sights. Single shot flintlock turn-off pistol displaying Belgian proof marks on the left frame, and some scattered light pitting. Mounts an unsigned German Silver escutcheon to the backstrap.

4.) .45 Cal. 3.5" barrel length. SN: 33. Buffed brass barrel and lockplate with iron hammer and small parts mounting checkered walnut bag shaped grips. Item shows floral engraving on the flanks of the frame, an octagonal barrel with cannon muzzle, and boxlock action. Left barrel displays Belgian proof marks and GP initials.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

1.) Good. Bore is Dark with oxidation throughout. Metal finish shows a mottled gray to brown patina overall. Wood furniture shows rounded edges indicative of sanding with the tip of forend having sheared off and been replaced with wood fill. Tip of the ramrod has fractured. Action functional with weak mainspring.

2.) Good. Bore is Dark with blue green oxidation throughout. Barrel shows scattered light nicks and mars, and a copper red patina overall. Iron parts show a brown patina forming. Grips have some flaking on the edges with scattered dents. Crack forming to right wrist through fastening pin hole. Action is functional, but safety fails to engage.

3.) Fair. Bore is Very Dark with patina and oxidation throughout. Metal finish shows a mottled gray to brown patina overall with deep brown forming over the triggerguard and hammer. Grips show some light dents with chips to the edges of lockwork. Action nonfunctional and fails to lock back.

4.) Fair. Bore is Dark with blue green oxidation throughout. Metal finish has been buffed and shows weak edges and markings with some scattered light scratches and nicks. Iron parts are a dark brown patina. Grips have receded from lockwork at wrist, and show some light dents and stains. Action fails to securely lock back.

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