These mid-19th century percussion pistols were likely designed for target shooting rather than dueling given their adjustable sights and features rifled etched Damascus steel barrels with dovetailed front sights, "DAMAS D'ACIER DE PARIS" in gold inlay on the top flats, and scroll engraved breech plugs with nicely shaped bolsters. The standing breeches incorporate screw adjustable notch rear sights, gold inlaid "1" and "2" markings respectively, and long scroll engraved tangs that reach back to the swelled pommels. The back action locks have the same scroll engraving and "BRUN A GRENOBLE" signed in gold inlay behind the hammers. Brun is noted as a gunmaker active in Grenoble, France, c. 1835-1855 in "Der Neue Stockel" by Heer. The pistols are fired using adjustable single set triggers contained within spurred trigger guards with coordinating scroll engraving. The domed pommel caps are also scroll engraved, and the stocks have Schnabel style forend tips, copper wedge escutcheons, and panels of very fine checkering on the sides of the wrists. The pair comes within a fitted case with marquetry on the lid, brass corners, and a set of loading and maintenance equipment that includes a mallet, loading and cleaning rods, cleaning attachments, ladle, ball mold, reversible screwdriver/nipple wrench, oiler, ornate powder flask, container, and key.

Fine with distinct Damascus patterns and much of the original blue finish along the barrel, bright original gold inlays, mostly smooth gray patina on the balance, some faint oxidation/pitting mainly at the muzzle and breech, crisp engraving, and mostly mild age and storage related wear. The stock is also fine with mild dings and scratches and mostly crisp checkering. Front sight blade absent. Mechanically fine. The case and accessories are also fine and have minor age and storage related wear, some faint polished pitting on the mold and ladle, and fading and contact wear on the lining.

As described in "A".

Fine with distinct Damascus patterns and around half of the original blue finish along the barrel, bright original gold inlays, mostly smooth gray patina on the balance, some faint pitting, crisp engraving, and mostly mild age and storage related wear. The stock is also fine with mild dings and scratches, light storage wear, and mostly crisp checkering. Mechanically fine.