Lot 1110
Good Spanish Ripoll Flintlock Belt/Holster Pistol. Circa 18th century. 11½ inch.65 cal. 2-stage octagon-to-round steel barrel marked at the breech w/(2) maker's marks and (7) decorative marks w/remnants of original blue/brown. Mounted at the muzzle is a silver front sight. Brass ram-rod entry pipe, muzzle band, partial open relief side plate and "Ripoll" style engraved over-laid open work around the barrel tang, grip and butt (minor losses). Steel trigger guard. Lock is signed on the lower edge of the plate; "F. BIANCHI " (Italian?) and is of very high quality, finely engraved and chiseled with a landscape scene, decorative elements and a high relief chiseled bust on the tumbler screw. Stock has a repaired crack just forward of the lock, lock mortise restoration, and is missing some chips around the side plate, otherwise sound with normal age scratches and dings from years of service. Overall length: 17½ inches. An elegant rare large pistol in good working order.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500.
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