J. Muller of Lyon, France, was active c. 1855 per "Der Neue Stockel," and others have noted Swiss gunmaker Johan Muller had a shop in Lyon. The blued rifled barrels have dovetailed bead style front sights, "MULLER ARQER A LYON" signed on top, the serial number on the bottom, and casehardened breechplugs numbered "1" and "2" respectively. Screw adjustable notch rear sights are fitted on the casehardened standing breeches. The furniture is also casehardened and is nicely sculpted, including the spurs on the trigger guards. The pistols are equipped with adjustable single triggers and have nicely figured walnut stocks with carved borders around the checkering. The pair comes in a fitted hardwood case with "MULLER/ARQUEBUSIER/A LYON" in gilt lettering inside the lid, and a suite of loading and maintenance tools.

Excellent overall with 90% plus bright original blue and casehardened finish and only minimal light handling and storage related wear including some faint spotting and minor dings on the otherwise excellent wood. Mechanically excellent. The case has some cracks, but it and the accessories are otherwise also very fine and have minor age and storage related wear.

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Excellent overall with 95% plus bright original blue and casehardened finish and only minimal light handling and storage marks, and minor dings in the otherwise excellent stock. Mechanically excellent. Overall, this is a stunning cased set in remarkably high condition.