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Lot #140

Lot 139: Cased Pair of Engraved and Carved Parisian Percussion Pistols

Cased Pair of Engraved and Relief Carved Parisian Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2017

Lot 139: Cased Pair of Engraved and Carved Parisian Percussion Pistols

Cased Pair of Engraved and Relief Carved Parisian Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2017

Estimated Price: $7,000 - $10,000
Price Realized:
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A) Parisian Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: French
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 44 percussion
Barrel: 9 3/8 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1167
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 69
Class: Antique
Description:

This lot consists of two Parisian engraved percussion pistols with case and accessories. The top barrel flats are marked "fp Thomas Bte a Paris," and the left barrel flats have a "ELG" Liege proof. Except for the barrels, the major metal components feature a floral scroll engraving. The sights are fixed and the barrels are rifled. The floral scroll motif extends to the stock as a high relief carving on the forearm. The grips are fluted. The fitted case has a padded lid marked "THOMAS ARQr. Bte./21 PASSAGE DE L'ORME/A PARIS" in gold. The case contains the following accessories: wooden mallet, wooden ramrod, powder measure, double faced powder flask, bullet mold, ladle, combination screwdriver/nipple wrench, two wooden containers, lead balls, two bore rods and oiler.

Rating Definition:

Very fine. The barrel retains 85% original high polished blue finish showing thinning. The remaining metal surfaces have faded to a smooth gray patina overall. The stock is also very fine with some minor handling marks and a crisp carving. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good with faded and worn lining and numerous handling/storage marks.



B) Parisian Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: French
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 44 percussion
Barrel: 9 3/8 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1167
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 69
Class: Antique
Description:

As described in "A."

Rating Definition:

Very fine. The barrel retains 85% original high polished blue finish showing thinning. The remaining metal surfaces have faded to a smooth gray patina overall with a dark patina on the hammer. The stock is excellent with some minor handling marks and a crisp carving. Mechanically excellent.



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