ARQUEBUS PISTOL, model of 1763-1766, second type, 1776. Ancient Monarchy reign of Louis XVI. 34631
Walnut wood stock with polished brass fittings. Round barrel marked on the flank with the proof mark of a crowned fleur-de-lis over the royal monogram followed by the year 76. Lock engraved with the year "1776". Round lockplate engraved with "Manufacture de St Etienne" and struck with the crowned "HR" of the controller Hubert Rozier, in office between 1775 and 1777. The lockplate is also engraved in cursive with the name of the entrepreneur Carrier de la Thuilerie during the same period. The name of the gunsmith David appears inside the lockplate. Note a very small stamp on the muzzle depicting a fleur-de-lis topped with the letter "P" and flanked by the letters "F" and "N".
Overall length of the weapon: 40cm; barrel length: 23cm; caliber: 18mm; weight: 1.2 kg.
France.
Former Monarchy, reign of Louis XVI.
Very good condition.
PROVENANCE:
Former PM collection.
Reference :
34631