Lot 906
French/American Colonial Restock of a French Pattern 1763 Flintlock Pistol. French/American Colonial Flintlock pistol, c. 1763, restocked in the colonies c. 1770s. Originally a French Military model 1763 flintlock pistol with a 12". 73 cal. barrel that was most likely French arsenal reduced to 9", tang marked; "M 1763" (a line can be seen on the top of the barrel where the brass military barrel band used to be). Lock is marked; "Mf. de. Libravelle" (French arsenal). Original French M 1763 furniture; butt cap, trigger guard and side plate, all marked; "L2" (re-used). The colonial additions; brass muzzel half-band, steel entry pipe and brass lower ramrod pipe. Incised carving on the stock is somewhat Germanic/Dutch style, indicating possible Pennsylvania area. A chip of wood is missing from the top of the rear of the lock mortis. Otherwise, the stock is solid. 16" total length. In good working order.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 6,000.
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| Realized $2,400 |
