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Lot #1111
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Lot 1112: Cased Pair of Engraved French Devisme Percussion Target Pistols

Cased Pair of Engraved French Devisme Percussion Target Pistols with Accessories

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2010

Lot 1112: Cased Pair of Engraved French Devisme Percussion Target Pistols

Cased Pair of Engraved French Devisme Percussion Target Pistols with Accessories

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2010

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

Manufacturer: Devisme FP
Model: SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 44 percussion
Barrel: 9 3/4 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: ebony
Item Views: 1343
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 215
Class: Antique
Description:

This is a matched pair of engraved dueling pistols manufactured by Devisme in Paris, France. The pistol has a bead front sight and a fixed notch rear sight. The top barrel flat is script marked "Devisme a Paris" and the bottom flat at the muzzle is marked with the serial number "2147". A scroll engraving is featured on the breech plug, upper tang, hammer, spur trigger guard, lock plate, grip cap, single barrel wedge, and barrel wedge escutcheons, with an engraved border also featured on the lock plate and trigger guard. The number "2" is inlaid in gold on the upper tang and breech plug. The ebony stock is fluted in the grip area and a deep relief scroll pattern is carved on the forearm. The number "11768" is marked on the right side of the stock near the trigger. Complete with a ebony case lined in green velvet and accessories (two containers, wooden mallet, single conical bullet mold, percussion nipple wrench, screwdriver, powder measure, cleaning rod, and ramrod). The padded lid lining has the following in gold: "36 BOULEVART DES ITALIENS / DEVINSME / ARQUEBUSIER BREVETE / A PARIS".

Rating Definition:

Very good. The metal surfaces have been cleaned and are aging once again. The full dimension stock has also been cleaned with a small hairline crack in front of the trigger, a textured patch on the left stock flat, and some scattered mild handling marks. Mechanically fine. The refinished (exterior) case is fine with the exception of a long hairline crack on the lid and some mild scratches. The lining shows some minor wear. The bent screwdriver has a cracked handle and a missing head. The nipple wrench has a hairline crack on the handle. The remaining accessories are fine.



B) Devisme Percussion Target Pistol

Manufacturer: Devisme FP
Model: SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 44 percussion
Barrel: 9 3/4 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: ebony
Item Views: 1343
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 215
Class: Antique
Description:

As described in "A", but with the number "1" on the upper tang and breech plug. Note that the numbers on the stock and barrel match the numbers as described in "A".

Rating Definition:

Very good. The metal surfaces have been cleaned and are aging again. The front sight is missing. The stock is also cleaned with the exception of some texturing on the left stock flat and some scattered mild handling marks. Mechanically fine.



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