3531 FRANCOIS POUMERAL FRENCH WHEELLOCK PISTOL.

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This item SOLD at 2023 May 14 @ 18:32UTC-4 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 750.00 USD
Estimated at 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD

Cal. 44. NSN. Bbl. 16 3/8" round w/ transition to octagon shank. Top flat is script engraved “F-Poumeral” followed by date “1614”. Ornate wheellock w/ dragon’s head at lock's tail & dragon motif silver cover over the wheel. Iron trigger plate & trigger guard. Pin fastened stock w/ moldered border along ramrod channel. Fluted butt w/ steel cap. Butt section & forearm tip have studded tack ornamentation. Hardwood ramrod has white tip. CONDITION: bbl. & lock have cleaned gray appearance showing scattered corrosion. Wood has unusually good finish for its age showing scattered scratches & marks. Dark pitted bore. (01-23072/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,500.