The Mel Flanagan Collection
127 Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistol 1.250” bore diameter, 6.5” flared Barrel, European proofs on top of the barrel, Lock has safety, Iron furniture, triggerguard with acorn finial. Front sight blade mounted between a silver “X”, Walnut stock. Lock and furniture has nice even dark brown patina. Barrel still retains a Damascus finish. Walnut stock is very good with nice untouched dark patina, some nicks and dings. $1,500 - $2,500
128 Belgian “Le Novo” Folding Pistol .25 ACP (6.35mm) caliber with 1 1/8” round barrel with top flat. Double action 5 shot revolver with folding trigger and folding grip, nickel finish. Barrel marked A FRANCOTTE on one side and A LIEGE on the other, left of frame marked 635 under barrel. Folding grip marked NOVO on both sides. Very fine to excellent retaining nearly all of the original nickel plated finish and with fine markings. Mechanically excellent. A scarce piece of firearms curiosa rarely found in this condition. $2,000 - $3,000
129 French “Apache” Engraved Knife Pistol .4MM pinfire caliber, 1.25” cylinder length, Engraved German Silver frame and knukle bow. With folding bayonet on the left side of frame, folding trigger. Marked on the right side of frame Dolne-Bar 100. Excellent overall. The cylinder and bayonet has nice even plum color. Frame and knuckle bow has very sharp and crisp engraving. $1,500 - $2,000
130 Belgian “Le Novo” Folding Pocket Pistol .25 ACP (6.35mm) caliber with 1 5/16” octagon barrel. Double action 5 shot revolver with folding trigger and folding grip, nickel finish. Brass folding grip marked LENOVO on one side, and 1905 on the other. Good, void of finish with a dull steel gray patina. Pinpricking over most of the surfaces. Mechanically functional. $2,000 - $3,000
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