Two flintlock pistols once owned by the legendary French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte have been sold at auction for a staggering €1.69 million ($1.8 million). These pistols, which Napoleon had once intended to use for suicide, were auctioned in France and have been classified as national treasures by the French government, prohibiting their export.
The sale took place in Fontainebleau, drawing significant attention due to the pistols' historical importance and the insight they provide into one of the darkest moments of Napoleon's life. The auction house had anticipated a sale price between €1.2 million and €1.5 million, but the final bid far exceeded these expectations.
The government's insistence on keeping these artifacts within the country underscores their cultural and historical significance to France.
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It's fantastic to see Napoleon's pistols stay in France, where they belong and can be appreciated as part of our proud heritage.
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Napoleon's pistols sold for €1.69m at auction
Two pistols owned by the French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, with which he once intended to kill himself, have been sold at auction for €1.69m (£1.4m), BBC News reports. The weapons, which were created by the Paris gunmaker Louis-Marin Gosset, had been expected to fetch between €1.2m and €1.5m.
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Napoleon Bonaparte’s iconic pistols sold during auction for USD 1.8m
French military and political leader Napoleon Bonaparte’s two pistols were sold during the auction for €1.69m (USD 1.8 million), media reports said.
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