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Lot 3303: Cased Pair of Percussion Dueling/Target Pistols from Lizeray

Cased Pair of Engraved and Carved Percussion Dueling/Target Pistols from Lizeray of Paris

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 4, 2025

Lot 3303: Cased Pair of Percussion Dueling/Target Pistols from Lizeray

Cased Pair of Engraved and Carved Percussion Dueling/Target Pistols from Lizeray of Paris

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 4, 2025

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $5,000
Price Realized:
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A) Lizeray Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: French
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 47
Barrel: 9 5/8 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 323
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 200
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is darkened and has oxidation and distinct rifling.
Description:

Manufactured c. 1860. The rifled barrels have dovetailed bead front sights, foliate engraving at the muzzles, "Acier" (upper left) and "fondu" (upper right) indicating fluid steel, and "Fni P Lizeray Bd des Italiens No 17 a Paris" signed in script on top. The breech plugs and standing breeches are casehardened, engraved, and inlaid with "1" and "2" respectively in gold. The locks and furniture have scroll and border engraving. The figured walnut half-stocks have relief scroll carving with textured backgrounds at the forends and fluted wrists. "155" is marked on both pistols at the toe. The pair comes in an original rosewood veneered case with "LIZERAY/A PARIS" in gilt lettering inside the lid and some loading and maintenance equipment.

Rating Definition:

Good with mixed artificially enhanced dark gray and brown patina, crisp engraving, light oxidation, and general mild age and storage related wear. The stock is also good and has crisp carving and fluting and various mild marks and scratches. Mechanically fine. The case and accessories are generally good aside from some cracks and chips in the case exterior and exhibit mild age and storage related wear.



B) Lizeray Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: French
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 47
Barrel: 9 5/8 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 323
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 200
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is darkened and has oxidation and distinct rifling.
Description:

See "A."

Rating Definition:

Good with mixed artificially enhanced dark gray and brown patina, crisp engraving, light oxidation and pitting, and general mild age and storage related wear. The stock is also good and has crisp carving and fluting, minor cracks, and various mild marks and scratches. Mechanically fine.



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