Flintlock Pistol, By Redemonte Bernadelli Italy, Late 17th Century

Flintlock pistol, by REDEMONTE BERNADELLI
Italy, late 17th century
Steel, iron and wood
Length T. : 51cm - Barrel length. Barrel: 35cm - Cal: 11.5mm

Pan, then round barrel, signed REDEMONTE BERNADELLI on the upper band and engraved with a frieze along the length and a cluster of arms at thunder level. Remainder of engraving on the breech tail.
Roman-style lock, finely engraved with a grotesque, scrolls and frieze; the scrolled hammer is engraved en suite. The counterplate is cut-iron, openwork and silver-plated.
The trigger guard is decorated with a half-round lion's head. The long-tail cap is in iron with the nail engraved with a lion's head in half-round. All iron fittings; thumb piece.
Engraved walnut frame. Wooden ramrod with iron tips.

Good condition.

Reference : 4716   

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