(A) FRENCH TAKEDOWN FLINTLOCK POACHER'S GUN

(A) FRENCH TAKEDOWN FLINTLOCK POACHER'S GUN Circa 1750-1780. Octagonal breech section with a turned section to remove the round barrel. Barrel has spring-retained ramrod fitted into the barrel and mounted on a long tapered brass tip. French lock is unmarked. Walnut stock that unscrews at the wrist. Iron triggerguard and lock screw escutcheons. CONDITION: Barrel and lock retain a light brown patina with scattered minor pitting. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and functions well. Stock shows some splintering, cracks and minor losses. A very interesting and rare conversation piece. Name Value Barrel Length 24" FFL Status Antique Gauge .52 Smoothbore Manufacturer Continental Model Flintlock Serial Number NSM, Name, Value, Barrel Length, 24", FFL Status, Antique, Gauge, .52 Smoothbore, Manufacturer, Continental, Model, Flintlock, Serial Number, NSM

Estimate:£373.84

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