Flintlock pistol, square barrel with gold lettering... Lot 198

Flintlock pistol, square barrel with gold lettering "CANON TORDU" between two fleurons, gold edging at the thunder and muzzle, lock signed "...dumas... à Rodez" and engraved with a fleuron at the tail, carved walnut frame at the tail of the breech, squared stock, chased iron counterplate and cap, all iron fittings. France, early 19th century Length: 24.5 cm. Sold as is (accidents to the wood, oxidation, wear to the gilding, missing rod tip). Experts: Virginie LASALA and Jean-Julien DELAUTRE