^Lot 4440 COMBINATION HUNTING SWORD & FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

The 22.5" steel blade has sawback spine & 2 fullers. Iron hilt with shell guard of ricasso. A lion's face is on pommel. Right side of blade is fitted with 3" barrel flintlock pistol with external main spring. Top of barrel has London proofs. Steel trigger that extends through stag handle. CONDITION: Blade has gray patina appearance w/ pitting & deep chips to edge. Iron show patina with light marks. Stag handle has good appearance. Lock mechanically fine when cycled by hand. Pitted bore. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (01-27486/MD). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,250.