France, reign of Louis XVI (1774–1789). - Lot 161

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France, reign of Louis XVI (1774–1789). - Lot 161
France, reign of Louis XVI (1774–1789). Naval flintlock pistol signed "Anne MARCHOT." Caliber: approximately 11 mm. Smooth, round barrel, slightly flared and with a flange at the muzzle, signed “ANNE MARCHOT.” Brass breech block decorated with a frieze of small motifs around the circumference. Flat-bodied flintlock lock made of cast brass, decorated with a frieze of small, continuous motifs around the perimeter. Steel hammer with a swan-neck shape and flat body, and a round trigger guard made of cast brass. Small counterplate made of cut brass. Trigger under a steel trigger guard that acts as a safety mechanism; by sliding forward or backward, the trigger guard locks or unlocks the hammer. Teardrop-shaped walnut stock decorated with silver fillet inlays. Functional mechanism with two distinct cocking notches. Dust inside the barrel. In the condition in which it was discovered; never previously part of a collection. 20 cm (barrel 9 cm). (Signs of wear and minor cosmetic imperfections; in good condition).
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