Mel Flanagan Collection
541 Rare Pair of British Three-Barrel Tap Action Brass Flintlock Pistols by Thomas .45 caliber, 3.5” barrel group, 8.25” overall. Engraved frames, wood grips. This pair of flintlock multi-barrel pistols are in overall very good + condition displaying a dark, uncleaned patina to the brass surfaces. The actions are crisp and the grips are very good displaying some minor old mars and scratches from carry and storage. Top jams and screws have been replaced on both pistols. $3,000 - $4,000
542 Brass Four-Barrel Flintlock Volley Pistol with Iron Belt Hook .41 caliber, 4.5” barrel, 9.5” overall. No markings, wood grip. This volley pistol is in overall very good condition showing a dark taffy-colored patina to brass, crisp action and very good grip with tasteful wire inlay on the backstrap and both sides of the butt. End of belt hook missing. $2,500 - $3,500
543 English Segallas Engraved Four-Barrel Side-by-Side Hammer Flintlock Pistol .32 caliber, 2.5” barrel group, 6.75” overall. All-iron construction; fully and finely engraved frame, grip and triggerguard. Barrel group swivels by pulling back on the triggerguard. This multi-barrel flintlock oddity is in overall very good condition displaying a light grey patina to metal surfaces, crisp action and functioning swivel breech. $1,000 - $2,000
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