Lot 196
Fine Pair of Brass Butt All Metal Flintlock Pistols Marked: Fontaine [early
18th-century]
.59 caliber, 8 1/2-inch tapered two-stage part round/part octagonal barrels with cannon
muzzles and molded bands. Lower facet of rear section of barrels marked: 3 Fontaine. Steel
ramrods and thimbles. Scroll-engraved triggerguards. One-piece scroll-engraved brass
grips. Engraved topstraps.
Condition: Very good to fine. Metal with wear and light age patina.
One example with fine hairline crack in barrel above front thimble. Grips excellent with
light age patina. Actions excellent.
Estimate: $8000 - $10000
Gregg
Martin Auctions
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