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Lot 104: Two French Military Percussion Pistols

Two French Military Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 30, 2010

Lot 104: Two French Military Percussion Pistols

Two French Military Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 30, 2010

Estimated Price: $1,100 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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A) French Chatellerault Model 1837 Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: French
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 58 percussion
Barrel: 6 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 773
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 23
Class: Antique
Description:

The lock is marked "Mre Rle de / Chatellerault", "Mle 1837" on upper tang and acceptance marks on many on the components. Brass barrel band, trigger and buttcap, with an anchor stamped on the buttcap. Provisions for a swivel ramrod. The left side of the stock has a belt hook, which is missing the forward screw.

Rating Definition:

Very goo, incomplete. The metal surfaces have been cleaned bright and are beginning to age again. Swivel ramrod and a lock screw are absent. The stock is fine with the exception of a deep indentation and absent chip near the upper tang, along with some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically fine.



B) French Tulle Model 1837 Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: French
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 58 percussion
Barrel: 6 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: wood
Item Views: 773
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 23
Class: Antique
Description:

The lock is marked "Mre Rle / de Tulle", "Mle 1837" on upper tang and "1839" on the breech plug. Brass barrel band, trigger guard and buttcap. An anchor is stamped on the buttcap, with inspector marks on many of the components. Provisions for a swivel ramrod. The left side of the stock has a belt hook.

Rating Definition:

Very good, incomplete. The metal surfaces have been cleaned bright and are beginning to age again. Swivel ramrod is missing. The stock is fine with some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically fine.



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