820

Antique French Perc. Belt Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD
Antique French Perc. Belt Pistol
Please read the terms and conditions carefully in regards to shipping and payment. Please contact us before the auction if you have any questions.
Antique French Percussion Belt Pistol, by Charles Goze of Metz, period altered from original flintlock, NVSN, .58 cal., browned 6.625'' round-to-octagonal barrel is inlaid in gold on top flat, ''Goze A Metz''; case hardened flat lockplate is engraved in floral scrolls and has an inlaid gold line border, as does the matching hammer; brass furniture includes two leaf-shaped sideplate escutcheons, loop trigger guard with urn-shaped upper and long lower tangs, octagonal buttcap and two banded ferrules retaining the horn-tipped hardwood ramrod; varnished walnut fullstock has a raised oval molding at butt, scrolling silver wire inlays at handle, and a horn nosecap. Mfg'd ca. early 1800s. Condition is very good as restored/refinished. Barrel retains approx. 96% re-brown with sharp gold maker's name inlay, missing its post front sight; lockplate and hammer show richly mottled case colors with sharp gold inlay, edges and engraving; brass with soft toning. Stock is solid and smooth with excellent wire inlays, a 2'' sliver repair on left side at the nosecap, and a satin finish. Action is very strong; smoothbore shows deep black powder pitting. Charles Goze worked as a gun and sword maker in Metz, France from about 1770-1814. Est.: $500-$750. (Antique)