Italian Cased Frachetti e Minelli Flintlock Pistols

Description:

Italian Cased Frachetti e Minelli Flintlock Pistols, c. late 18th century, burlwood stocks with ornate silver inlays, gold gilded engravings on barrel with panoply of arms, walnut case lined with maroon velvet containing brass powder measure, powder flask, screwdriver, flint storage, patch and ball storage, and key, barrel lg. 6 1/4, case; lg. 13 3/4, ht. 3 3/8, wd. 9 in.
Estimate $3,000-6,000

Stocks have a few small cracks, light patina on silver inlays, case has several small dings.


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