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Lot #3144

Lot 3143: Pair of Liegoise Percussion Dueling Pistols

Pair of Engraved and Gold Inlaid Liegeoise Percussion Dueling Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2017

Lot 3143: Pair of Liegoise Percussion Dueling Pistols

Pair of Engraved and Gold Inlaid Liegeoise Percussion Dueling Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2017

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,700
Price Realized:
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A) Liegeoise Back Action Pistol

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 57
Barrel: 7 5/8 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1916
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 82
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured around the 1830s-1840s with "CANON DE DAMAS" (Damascus barrel) in gold inlay on the top of the barrels, Liege proofs on the left flats, German silver blade front sights, fixed notch rear sights, single set triggers, floral and bird scene engraving, German silver cap boxes on the pommels, carved forend tips, and fish scale checkering.

Rating Definition:

Very good with faint original blue, attractive Damascus patterns, all of the gold inlay, minor oxidation, and several dings on the barrel; traces of original case colors visible on the remaining components (brightest around the hammer), cracks in the hammer spur and hammer neck, partially loose right wedge escutcheon, crisp checkering and carving, repaired crack in the left side of the butt, and mild scrapes and dings.



B) Liegeoise Back Action Pistol

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 57
Barrel: 7 5/8 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1916
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 82
Class: Antique
Description:

See A.

Rating Definition:

Very good with traces of original case colors, faint original finish and Damascus patterns on the barrel, all of the gold inlay, crisp checkering and engraving, a chip on the toe of the butt, and general marks and scratches.



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