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A 400-year-old gold and silver rifle, once owned by King Louis XIII and made by renowned gunmaker Francois Poumerol, is up for auction at £330,000 ($425,000).
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Gun fit for a king: Louis XIII’s ornate weapon on auction for $425,000

Katie Dollard
Last updated: 2024/07/11 at 6:04 PM
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King Louis XIII’s ornate weapon. (Picture: Jam Press)
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A gun once owned by King Louis XIII and signed by the craftsman who made it is up for auction for £330,000 ($425,000).

The 400-year-old gold and silver ornamental wheellock rifle was part of the French king’s armoury.

The lock – signed “F.P.” – is attributed to the renowned Parisian gunmaker Francois Poumerol, who frequently crafted firearms for King Louis XIII.

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It features a smoothbore, highly decorated barrel with intricate detailing and a bright, hardwood finish as reported by What’s The Jam.

Kevin Hogan, the president of Rock Island Auction Company who is selling the piece, said: “We’ve had phenomenal opportunities to handle the finest collections and incredibly significant individual pieces, but this is in a class of its own. It is absolutely captivating.

“In firearms terms, this is from antiquity.

A 400-year-old gold and silver rifle, once owned by King Louis XIII and made by renowned gunmaker Francois Poumerol, is up for auction at £330,000 ($425,000).
King Louis XIII’s ornate weapon. (Picture: Jam Press)

“It is from the same era as the King James Bible and Rembrandt and has somehow avoided residence in a world-class museum.

“It’s an extraordinary opportunity for what we believe to be the finest long arm in private circulation.”

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A 400-year-old gold and silver rifle, once owned by King Louis XIII and made by renowned gunmaker Francois Poumerol, is up for auction at £330,000 ($425,000).
King Louis XIII’s ornate weapon. (Picture: Jam Press)

King Louis Xlll’s has been called “the first real European gun collector,” by London’s Victoria & Albert Museum, and his Cabinet d’Armes is one of history’s most significant collections.

A 400-year-old gold and silver rifle, once owned by King Louis XIII and made by renowned gunmaker Francois Poumerol, is up for auction at £330,000 ($425,000).
King Louis XIII’s ornate weapon. (Picture: Jam Press)

This pistol is a prime illustration of the artistry and technological advancements of the period, reflecting his royal patronage and has a pre-auction estimate of £194,000 ($250,000) to £330,000 ($425,000).

A 400-year-old gold and silver rifle, once owned by King Louis XIII and made by renowned gunmaker Francois Poumerol, is up for auction at £330,000 ($425,000).
King Louis XIII’s ornate weapon. (Picture: Jam Press)

The sale will run in Bedford, Texas, from Friday 23 August through to Sunday 24 August, with bidding online, in-person and by telephone.

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