Lorenzoni 7 shot flintlock Pistol

For sale, an incredibly rare and unusual 7 shot flintlock pistol based on the design by Michele Lorenzoni of Florence, Italy. 
The pistol houses seven .40 calibre balls and powder within two apetures in it's grip. When the cocking lever is actioned, a revolving drum collects and distributes a powder charge and ball into the barrel's breech, whilst also priming the pan and cocking the hammer/closing the frizzen. Total length is 39cm, barrellength is 22cm.
This pistol is of an extrodinary design and age, with all components working faultlessly. Believed to be one of only 23 known to exist, this piece will not be found in your average collection. An excellent and unusual investment piece that you likely won't see again. 
 
N.B: All items sold by Antiquities Arms are done so strictly for the purpose of collection and curiosity only under Section 58/2 of the UK firearms law. Prior to purchasing, it is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that they are over the age of 18, and not prohibited from owning Section 58/2 firearms under Section 21 of the 1968 firearms act & the violent crime act of 2006. 
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