By the second half of the 19th century when these pistols were produced, Gastinne-Renette was the premiere source for dueling pistols in Paris and manufactured high end firearms for Napoleon III, the King of Spain, Annie Oakley, and many other notable figures. These pistols have "1" and "2" respectively in inscribed on the breech plugs and standing breeches, "FNI. P. GASTINNE RENETTE A PARIS." marked on the top of the blued barrels, dovetailed front sights, and fixed notch rear sights on the standing breeches. They scroll engraved floating island locks and furniture including spurred trigger guards with nice scroll accents. The well-figured checkered half-stocks have fluted and relief scroll carved wrists. They come in a figured hardwood case with "GASTINNE-RENETTE/PARIS" in gold lettering inside the lid, closely fitted interior with blue baize lining, and an assortment of loading and cleaning tools (mold absent).

Very fine with 85% plus of the lightly fading period refinished blue, smooth gray on the lock and furniture, a patch of oxidation behind the hammer, reinforced rear sight, and generally fairly minor age and storage related wear. The stock has attractive figure, crisp carving, and light scratches and dings. Mechanically excellent. The case has some small pieces absent but is otherwise fine. The accessories are very good with generally minor storage wear aside from the mallet which is well-used.

Very fine with 85% plus of the lightly faded period refinished blue on the barrel, mostly smooth gray on the lock and furniture, and minor age and storage related wear. The stock is also very fine and has crisp carving, attractive figure, and minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. Overall, a very attractive cased pair from Paris' best known dealers in dueling pistols.