Cased French Flintlock Pistols

Description:

Cased French Flintlock Pistols, c. early 19th century, walnut stocks with checkered wrists, engraved steel fittings, locks marked "Pirmet/a Parise," with engraved lockplate tail and cock, octagonal barrels with engraving on the breech and brass sights, wooden ramrods with bone tips, with a bullet mold, powder flask, and screwdriver marked "SHEFFIELD," wooden case lined with maroon velvet, barrel lg. 6 1/2, overall lg. 12 1/2 in.
Estimate $3,500-4,500

Pistols and accessories are in very good condition but have been cleaned, case is missing the oval brass escutcheon and the key.


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