This nineteenth century pair of pistols were produced by Jalabert Lamotte of St. Etienne, France, circa 1820-30. The Lamotte family produced high end firearms from the 18th century well into the 19th century. A pair of pistols were made by Jalabert Lamotte and purchased by Alexander Hamilton circa 1790.This pair has swamped octagon barrels. The lock of gun A is marked "Jalabert/Lamotte" below the bolster, and gun B is marked "A St. Etienne". Both locks have floral motifs at the front and rear and laurels around the markings. Other floral designs are on the buttplate and trigger guard. The bolsters have clean out screws and are fenced. The underside of the barrels have "crown/HR" proofs. The hammers have extended spurs. The trigger guards have spur extensions. The stocks are attractively figured French walnut with an oiled finish, shell carvings on the forend, checkering on the grips, and raised relief carved floral designs on the edges of the round butts. They come in a hardwood case with green felt lined interior that is fitted to the pistols and the following included accessories: oiler, powder flask, bullet mold, nipple wrench, ball puller, ramrod, mallet, and adjustable canon shaped powder measure. There are also compartments in all but the upper right corner.

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