Sold for $240

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Lot Description

Belgian Target Pistol and Continental Flintlock

1.) 6mm Flobert Caliber. 7.75" barrel length. SN: NSN. Metal finished in the white with French walnut grips, and light engraving over the frame. Break-action single shot pistol with octagonal barrel and fixed iron sights. A forward trigger operates the barrel latch, and the underside of the barrel is marked J. LECLERCQ/BREVETE. The frame and barrel display Belgian proof marks, with British inspector markings.

2.) .31" Caliber. 7.3" barrel length. SN: NSN. Bright metal finish with brass small parts, octagonal barrel, and mounting walnut furniture with horn pommel cap. Single-shot percussion pistol with smooth bore and pinned barrel. Item is unmarked, and comes with a ramrod.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Condition Report

1.) Good. Bore is Frosty with some shallow pitting in the bore. The Futher light pitting at the muzzle with some scratches overall. Some patches of oxidation forming on the spur of the hammer, frame flanks, and on the barrel. The grips have some scuffs on the edges with loss of detail.

2.) Good. Bore is Dark with patina throughout. The external finish shows a gray patina forming to recesses with some light pitting. The wood shows a repair at mid wrist with wood fill wrapping around it. The stock is cracked through the side opposite the lock, and behind the lockplate.

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