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FRANCOTTE SWISS MODEL 1842 PERCUSSION PISTOL.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 2,000.00 USD
FRANCOTTE SWISS MODEL 1842 PERCUSSION PISTOL.

Cal. 69. S# 394. Classic Swiss Military single shot percussion pistol, this example made by Francotte in Liege, Belgium, & issued in the Vaud Canton. Bbl. 6 3/4" rnd. smooth bore w/ semi-circular blade sight secured to a varnished stock by brass band & several screws. Bbl. & stock both marked with matching "VAUD 394", the latter being the inventory/issue number. Mfg. mid 1800's w/ Francotte marking on the bbl & sideplate. In the white metal parts mixed w/ brass to include trigger guard & butt cap having lanyard ring. Numerous proofs including circled "H" over "A" plus circled "H" on screws securing lockplate. Bbl. has "C" w/in shield. Lock plate has "AF" near scalloped section of breech plug that retains the nipple. CONDITION: very good plus as cleaned w/ nicely marked but revarnished wood. All markings clear w/ nice screw slots except the one at lower backstrap. An unusually nice example of an exceptionally early Swiss military pistol. (01-20273/LA). ANTIQUE. $1,000-2,000.