Long, handsome two-shot flintlock rifle with stacked revolving barrels.
Round barrels with thunderbolts. Round-bodied locks in two parts; the front, with bassinet and bassinet spring; the rear, carrying the hammers and mechanisms. Single-stage. Brass trigger guard with movable index front to unlock the barrels. Beautiful varnished walnut frame. Partly carved cheek stock. Strong buttplate, counterplate and fittings in cut brass. Wooden ramrod with brass tip and iron follower.
Barrel length: 77.3 cm - Overall length: 117.3 cm
B.E. Reconditioned by one of the finest gunsmiths in Saint-Etienne. Circa 1740-1760.
Live Tuesday 16 January 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 80

Long, handsome two-shot flintlock rifle with stacked revolving barrels. Round barrels with thunderbolts. Round-bodied locks in two parts; the front, with bassinet and bassinet spring; the rear, carrying the hammers and mechanisms. Single-stage. Brass trigger guard with movable index front to unlock the barrels. Beautiful varnished walnut frame. Partly carved cheek stock. Strong buttplate, counterplate and fittings in cut brass. Wooden ramrod with brass tip and iron follower. Barrel length: 77.3 cm - Overall length: 117.3 cm B.E. Reconditioned by one of the finest gunsmiths in Saint-Etienne. Circa 1740-1760.

Result
Not sold
Buyer's premium
28%
Long, handsome two-shot flintlock rifle with stacked revolving barrels. Round barrels with thunderbolts. Round-bodied locks in two parts; the front, with bassinet and bassinet spring; the rear, carrying the hammers and mechanisms. Single-stage. Brass trigger guard with movable index front to unlock the barrels. Beautiful varnished walnut frame. Partly carved cheek stock. Strong buttplate, counterplate and fittings in cut brass. Wooden ramrod with brass tip and iron follower. Barrel length: 77.3 cm - Overall length: 117.3 cm B.E. Reconditioned by one of the finest gunsmiths in Saint-Etienne. Circa 1740-1760.
Sale Tuesday 16 January 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Sale location coming soon 3, rue Favart 75002 Paris