France - 18th - thomas - Cavalry - Flintlock - Pistol - 12mm cal
a pair of flintlock pistols from the Louis XV era made in France for an officer signed by THOMAS in PARIS, a dynasty of gun-makers This could be Louis THOMAS, established as a gunsmith in 1754. long pair that still retains its barrel length from before the various modifications Ancien Régime Works well, the hammers cock, along with the batteries, and respond to the triggers. (One spring seems weaker, but strikes firmly.) The fittings are brass with small decorations and counter-plate decorated with animals (hunting scene) . the wood has some restorations good rods Shipped in bubble wrap with tracking. EU only.
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a pair of flintlock pistols from the Louis XV era made in France for an officer signed by THOMAS in PARIS, a dynasty of gun-makers This could be Louis THOMAS, established as a gunsmith in 1754. long pair that still retains its barrel length from before the various modifications Ancien Régime Works well, the hammers cock, along with the batteries, and respond to the triggers. (One spring seems weaker, but strikes firmly.) The fittings are brass with small decorations and counter-plate decorated with animals (hunting scene) . the wood has some restorations good rods Shipped in bubble wrap with tracking. EU only.
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