Rare Lorenzoni System Breechloading Repeating Flintlock Musket Signed by Robert Smyth

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25 bore (.571 cal), 29'' part round part octagon barrel with turned medial and multifaceted section at point of transition and a moderately oxidized bore. The metal surfaces of this interesting gun show an old cleaning and have mostly toned to a mix of deep gunmetal and plum-brown patina with overall moderate pitting that is partially smoothed-over and old oxidation. There is a deeply struck touch mark on the underside barrel flat and the arm shows softened remnants of light foliate embellishments throughout. The center of the lockplate is marked ''Robert / Smyth / Fecit'' and the robust maple stock rates about very good with some scattered old cracks and small worm holes overall. A couple of small parts may be replacements but the unique action seems to be functioning as-intended with the large rotating cocking arm on the left side of the action properly closing the frizzen and cocking to lock. The right side of the buttstock has a rotating aperture to allow for loading the magazine with round balls and the front sight is a flip-up post. A Florentine system from the late 17th century, this mechanism is believed to have been pioneered by Michele Lorenzoni and remained quite popular throughout Europe even almost 100 years after its invention. This is a very good British-made example for the advanced antique arms collector. (13D11896-28) {ANTIQUE} [Ex-J.F.R. Winsbury Collection-Christie's June 27, 1973] (3000/5000)

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This item is part of Auction No. 146 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms
 Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 9:00 AM  Eastern
 
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Rare Lorenzoni System Breechloading Repeating Flintlock Musket Signed by Robert Smyth
Rare Lorenzoni System Breechloading Repeating Flintlock Musket Signed by Robert Smyth
Lot number: 30
Seller: Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc.
Event: Auction No. 146 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms
Ends: Saturday, May 31 | 9:00 AM  Eastern

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