PAIR OF OFFICER'S MARINE PISTOLS SIGNED "CASSAIGNARD À NANTES", Late 18th century. 30175
Round brass barrels with side flats at the breech and belled muzzle, engraved. Barrel length 18.3 cm. Steel breeches, length with the breech 22.6 cm. Engraved brass locks "Cassaignard à Nantes". Swan-neck flintlocks in steel. Walnut stocks with long grip, all fittings decorated in brass lines. Iron ramrods.
Total length of each pistol 32.5 cm.
France.
Late 18th century.
Good condition, small repair at the end of the grip of one of the pistols, ramrods possibly replaced.
NOTE:
Cassaignard (or Cassagnard): Nantes gunsmith and cutler born in 1708 and died in 1786. Renowned as a supplier of weapons for the navy.
Reference :
30175