OFFICER'S FLINTLOCK PISTOL. Former Monarchy, reign of Louis XV, circa 1740. 34618.
OFFICER'S FLINTLOCK PISTOL, circa 1740. 34618
Walnut stock intricately decorated with polished brass fittings: pommel with grooved design and button adorned with the helmeted bust of Hercules, trigger guard engraved with an urn surmounting the Nemean lion's mask. Thumbpiece with medallion depicting Hercules being bitten by the Nemean lion. Faceted ramrod thimbles. Backstrap decorated with acanthus leaves, dragons, and a medallion featuring Hercules. Square iron lockplate with a frieze and rear end engraved with a trophy composed of a bow and quiver being bitten by a dragon's maw. The arquebusier's name "TASNIERE A BESANCON" is engraved on the central plate, and the lockmaker's name "JEAN.MURAT" is inscribed on the interior. Round hammer. Flattened relief barrel terminated by a stylized fleur-de-lis, 11cm flattened sections on the sides, and relief breech tang joint. The left side bears a crowned eagle hallmark, a variant of the Besançon coat of arms, and another unidentified mark. Original ramrod.
Overall length: 55 cm; barrel length: 37 cm; caliber: 15 mm; weight: 1.163 kg.
France.
Former Monarchy, reign of Louis XV, circa 1740.
Very good condition.
PROVENANCE:
From the former PM collection.
NOTE:
Another known specimen of this pistol is exactly identical.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
Tasnière (often signed TASNIERE A BESANCON) was a master gunsmith from Franche-Comté based in Besançon in the 18th century, mainly during the reigns of Louis XV and Louis XVI, active circa 1740–1785. Besançon, which became the capital of Franche-Comté under Louis XIV, hosted a major military garrison, a parliament, and a demanding provincial nobility. This made it an active center for civilian gunsmiths and officer suppliers. Specialized antique weaponry catalogs (such as Støckel) document the presence of the Tasnière family in Besançon over two generations in the 18th century, producing both hunting firearms for civilians and firearms for officers.
Walnut stock intricately decorated with polished brass fittings: pommel with grooved design and button adorned with the helmeted bust of Hercules, trigger guard engraved with an urn surmounting the Nemean lion's mask. Thumbpiece with medallion depicting Hercules being bitten by the Nemean lion. Faceted ramrod thimbles. Backstrap decorated with acanthus leaves, dragons, and a medallion featuring Hercules. Square iron lockplate with a frieze and rear end engraved with a trophy composed of a bow and quiver being bitten by a dragon's maw. The arquebusier's name "TASNIERE A BESANCON" is engraved on the central plate, and the lockmaker's name "JEAN.MURAT" is inscribed on the interior. Round hammer. Flattened relief barrel terminated by a stylized fleur-de-lis, 11cm flattened sections on the sides, and relief breech tang joint. The left side bears a crowned eagle hallmark, a variant of the Besançon coat of arms, and another unidentified mark. Original ramrod.
Overall length: 55 cm; barrel length: 37 cm; caliber: 15 mm; weight: 1.163 kg.
France.
Former Monarchy, reign of Louis XV, circa 1740.
Very good condition.
PROVENANCE:
From the former PM collection.
NOTE:
Another known specimen of this pistol is exactly identical.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
Tasnière (often signed TASNIERE A BESANCON) was a master gunsmith from Franche-Comté based in Besançon in the 18th century, mainly during the reigns of Louis XV and Louis XVI, active circa 1740–1785. Besançon, which became the capital of Franche-Comté under Louis XIV, hosted a major military garrison, a parliament, and a demanding provincial nobility. This made it an active center for civilian gunsmiths and officer suppliers. Specialized antique weaponry catalogs (such as Støckel) document the presence of the Tasnière family in Besançon over two generations in the 18th century, producing both hunting firearms for civilians and firearms for officers.
Price :
2 800,00 €
| Destination | Envoi recommandé | Envoi Recommandé + Express |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping France | 14,00 € | 50,00 € |
| Shipping Europe | 20,00 € | 60,00 € |
| Shipping world | 44,00 € | 100,00 € |
Insurance (1%) :
28,00 €
Reference :
34618
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FOR ALL PURCHASES, PAYMENT IN MULTIPLE CHECKS POSSIBLE
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An authenticity certificate of the item including the description published on the site, the period, the sale price, accompanied by one or more color photographs is automatically provided for any item priced over 130 euros. Below this price, each certificate is charged 5 euros.
Only items sold by me are subject to an authenticity certificate, I do not provide any expert reports for items sold by third parties (colleagues or collectors).