This lot consists of a matching pair of Saint-Etienne underhammer percussion pistols marked "Par Brevet Ju Bte Cessier St Etienn" on the back straps. Several members of the Cessier family of St. Etienne are listed in Stockel. The rifled barrels have a bright Damascus pattern, and the remaining metal surfaces are casehardened. The lower barrel flats are marked with the letter "P" and a St. Etienne proof. The sights are fixed. The grips are checkered and have a flared, high relief carved butt with cap. The highly figured veneer case holds a mallet, bore rod with attachment, bullet mold, combination screwdriver/wrench, double faced powder flask, powder measure, wooden cap container and two ramrods.

Extremely fine. The barrel retains 85% of the exceptional Damascus pattern. The remaining metal surfaces retain 97% original case colors. The grip is excellent with some minor handling marks and crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good with some minor handling/storage marks, a couple of replacement pieces of veneer and faded lining showing some wear and a tear.

As described in "B."

Extremely fine. The barrel retains 85% plus of the exceptional Damascus pattern. The remaining metal surfaces retain 97% original case colors. The grip is excellent with some scattered minor handling marks and crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent.