OFFICER'S FLINTLOCK PISTOL, Former Monarchy, reign of Louis XV, circa 1740. 34644
OFFICER'S ARKON PISTOL, Former Monarchy, reign of Louis XV, around 1740. 34644
Walnut wood grip with polished brass ornate and chiseled fittings: ear-shaped pommel with scrolled button, trigger guard decorated with a flamboyant urn, grooved barrel bands, counterplate with medallion and scrolls. Square chiseled lockplate with a frieze and a pointed trophy; signed in small capitals by the arquebusier from Saint-Étienne "PIERRE GIRAUD". Octagonal barrel reinforced with a flange on the upper flat; the touch hole bears the royal cipher under a crown; a cannon maker's mark in a small heart is struck under the touch hole. Total length of the weapon: 38.5 cm; barrel length: 24 cm; caliber: 15 mm; weight: 1 kg. Modern ramrod.
France.
Former Monarchy, reign of Louis XV, around 1740.
Very good condition, minor oxidation from use.
PROVENANCE:
Former PM collection.
HISTORY:
Pierre François Girard (sometimes spelled Giraud or Girard de la Roche), a major figure in the armory of Saint-Étienne. Born in Saint-Étienne in 1674, Pierre François Girard grew up in the heart of the Saint-Étienne gunmaking industry. Coming from a family of master gunsmiths, he quickly established himself not only as a craftsman but also as a manufacturer.
In 1718, the French East India Company chose him as their representative and official supplier for firearms ordered from Saint-Étienne. He became one of the leading contractors of the Royal Manufactory of Arms in Saint-Étienne, overseeing the production of regulation rifles for the French army (including the Model 1728 infantry rifles) as well as weapons for the Marshalcy. He was responsible for establishing proof testing facilities for cannons at Chavanelet ford, a significant initiative to guarantee the quality and safety of the regulation arms of that time.
Thanks to the fortune he accumulated from the trade of civilian and military weapons, he rose to the upper echelons of the bourgeoisie and minor nobility. In 1740, he was appointed counsel and secretary to the king (House and Crown of France). The following year, he became a controller for the king at the Lyon Mint. In 1746, he acquired the lordship of Roche-la-Molière and took the name Girard de la Roche.
Pierre François Girard passed away in 1751 in Saint-Étienne. His sons took over his entrepreneurial and gunmaking activities (the brand and lockplates signed or stamped "Pierre Girard" continued to be produced in Saint-Étienne until around 1759-1760).
Walnut wood grip with polished brass ornate and chiseled fittings: ear-shaped pommel with scrolled button, trigger guard decorated with a flamboyant urn, grooved barrel bands, counterplate with medallion and scrolls. Square chiseled lockplate with a frieze and a pointed trophy; signed in small capitals by the arquebusier from Saint-Étienne "PIERRE GIRAUD". Octagonal barrel reinforced with a flange on the upper flat; the touch hole bears the royal cipher under a crown; a cannon maker's mark in a small heart is struck under the touch hole. Total length of the weapon: 38.5 cm; barrel length: 24 cm; caliber: 15 mm; weight: 1 kg. Modern ramrod.
France.
Former Monarchy, reign of Louis XV, around 1740.
Very good condition, minor oxidation from use.
PROVENANCE:
Former PM collection.
HISTORY:
Pierre François Girard (sometimes spelled Giraud or Girard de la Roche), a major figure in the armory of Saint-Étienne. Born in Saint-Étienne in 1674, Pierre François Girard grew up in the heart of the Saint-Étienne gunmaking industry. Coming from a family of master gunsmiths, he quickly established himself not only as a craftsman but also as a manufacturer.
In 1718, the French East India Company chose him as their representative and official supplier for firearms ordered from Saint-Étienne. He became one of the leading contractors of the Royal Manufactory of Arms in Saint-Étienne, overseeing the production of regulation rifles for the French army (including the Model 1728 infantry rifles) as well as weapons for the Marshalcy. He was responsible for establishing proof testing facilities for cannons at Chavanelet ford, a significant initiative to guarantee the quality and safety of the regulation arms of that time.
Thanks to the fortune he accumulated from the trade of civilian and military weapons, he rose to the upper echelons of the bourgeoisie and minor nobility. In 1740, he was appointed counsel and secretary to the king (House and Crown of France). The following year, he became a controller for the king at the Lyon Mint. In 1746, he acquired the lordship of Roche-la-Molière and took the name Girard de la Roche.
Pierre François Girard passed away in 1751 in Saint-Étienne. His sons took over his entrepreneurial and gunmaking activities (the brand and lockplates signed or stamped "Pierre Girard" continued to be produced in Saint-Étienne until around 1759-1760).
Price :
1 800,00 €
| 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%) :
18,00 €
Reference :
34644
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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).