Lot 314
French/American Colonial Flintlock Pistol. Circa. 1763, this pistol was restocked in the colonies, probably in the 1770's. Originally a French Military model with a 12", 73 cal. barrel that was most likely French Arsenal reduced to 9"; tang marked "M 1763" (a line can be seen on the top of the barrel where the brass military barrel band used to be) The lock is marked; Mf de. Libraville" (French arsenal). Original French M 1763 furniture; butt cap, trigger guard and side plate, all marked;"L2" (re-used). The colonial additions: brass muzzel half-band, steel entry pipe and brass lower ram rod pipe. Incised carving on stock is somewhat Germanic/Dutch style, indicating possible Pennsylvania area. A chip of wood is missing from the top of the rear of the lock mortis, otherwise the stock is solid. In good working order. Total length is 16".
Estimated Value $2,000 - 4,000.
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