Italian, late 18th century, fluted octagonal to round 4-1/2 in. barrels, swans neck hammers, "P. Lorandi" inscribed lock plates, walnut full stocks, inlaid mother of pearl thumbrests, inlaid wire scrollwork to handles, carved wooden outline to ornate steel mounts and trigger guard, star pattern to butt plate, steel tipped ramrods, approx. 9 inches; Provenance: Private New England Collection
Condition
wear and scratches to stocks, minor scratches, pitting and tarnish to metal, loose screw at one side plate, minor loss to scrollwork at one handle, hammer mechanisms very tight