#38 • French Revolution Period Model 1763/66 "Libreville" Flintlock Pistol

Part of Arms, Armor and The Early West (live auction by Lewis & Grant Auctions)

High bid $1,000.00

Status: Sold

13 bore, 9" barrel, NSN. Bright finish with added brass forend cap, iron triggerguard, sideplate, and butt. Flat beveled lockplate with flat reinforced hammer and faceted iron pan with fence. Lockplate marked " Mre de Libreville". Counterpane shows old worn marking. **Good condition overall. Barrel has a dark patination with some old pitting. Some dulling of bass with lockplate showing some signs of prior cleaning. Stock in good condition some some old minor splits forward of lockplate. Action does not hold at half or full cock. Ramrod is an old replacement.** $2,000-$4,000