3401 SMALL SIZE 8" OVERALL DOUBLE FLINTLOCK POCKET

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 750.00 USD
Estimated at 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 USD
PISTOL BY VELU OF LIEGE. Cal. 43. S# NSN. The visible areas of the 3-1/2" barrels are unmarked. Small-size flintlock with slightly arched chamfered plates with rebated tails are fitted with serpentine cocks, faceted inset pans, bridled friction frizzens, and feather springs with dog nose finials. Each lockplate is engraved with "VeLu" (Emmanuel worked between 1794 and 1999). European walnut stock with knob grip extends to muzzle and is pinned to barrels. Raised mouldings are around locks and barrel tang, which also have some foliate carving. Iron mounts consist of an engraved buttcap with side spurs and a trigger guard with an acorn finial. The steel ramrod is decorative only and is integral to the thimble. CONDITION: fair to good. Metal parts show dark brown stained silver gray cleaned patina. Stocks with an old oil finish show cracks and repairs around the grip cap and muzzles. There is some chipping and missing wood behind the left lockplate. Bores are rusted. Locks are operable and complete. (01-24410 /MGM). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,000.