Lot 3201
A pair of silver mounted flintlock pistols, Dupré in Paris, circa 1820
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
Octagonal barrels turning to round with flattened sighting lines. Rifled bores in 15 mm calibre. Above each chamber cut bands with traces of gilding, in front gold-inlaid indistinctly struck marks, designated “No. 1” and “No. 2” respectively. Each centrally signed “Dupré a Paris. Rue de Léchelle”. Muzzles with fire-gilt foliate décor and silver rear sights. Engraved tang screws renumbered. Lightly engraved lock plates, re-signed. Flintlocks with external cock safeties. French set triggers. Finely chequered walnut full stocks with finely worked, punched silver mounts. One pistol with restored break around the lock and newly fitted forestock. Horn ramrods with horn tips, opposite cleaning attachment and ball puller. Length 38.5 cm each.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
