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Lot 3134:Highly Attractive and Excellent Exhibition Quality Cased Pair

April 15th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3134:Highly Attractive and Excellent Exhibition Quality Cased Pair

April 15th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
Estimated Price$16,000 - $25,000
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Highly Attractive and Excellent Exhibition Quality Cased Pair of Finely Engraved and Gold Inlaid French Presentation Percussion Target Pistols with Relief Carved Ebony Stock

A) Percussion Target Pistol

Although this set of matching pistols is unmarked, the quality of the embellishments exhibits the talents of a master craftsman. The high polished blue finished barrel features a wide band of engraved floral work at the muzzle and breech. A gold inlaid band is also at the breech. Ahead of the adjustable rear sight is a gold inlaid number "1." Fine engraved floral scrollwork is featured on the lock plate, hammer, spur trigger guard and escutcheons. The lock plate has an engraved zig zag border and the hammer striker is engraved in the likeness of a mythical creature. The pistol is equipped with a single set trigger. Except for the barrel, the metal surfaces are casehardened. The ebony half stock has a fine relief floral carving on the forend tip, left stock flat and grip area. The grip is fluted. The stock is fitted with an engraved buttcap and has a single barrel wedge. A gold inlaid monogrammed thumb shield escutcheon is surrounded by the grip carving. The presentation case is French fitted for both pistols and accessories and is lined in red felt. The interior of the case also has two compartments. The accessories include the following: ebony handle screwdriver, ebony handle nipple wrench, two ebony containers (for caps and wads), ebony mallet, double face fluted powder flask, single cavity blue finished bullet mold with sprue cutter, blue finished wad cutter marked with the number "25", ebony handle ladle, ebony cleaning rod with three attachments.

ConditionExcellent. The barrel retains 97% plus original high polished blue finish showing only the slightest high edge wear. The remaining metal surfaces retain 90% original case colors. The stock is very fine showing a noticeable crack between the barrel tang and lock plate. The engraving and carving are crisp. Mechanically excellent. The exterior of the case is very good showing some repairs and some cracking of the veneer. The very good lining shows typical high spot wear. Overall the accessories are excellent with most of the original blue finish remaining on the wade cutter and bullet mold. A very attractive matching pair of engraved and gold inlaid target pistols showing high quality period craftsmanship.
Details
ManufacturerUnknown
ModelPercussion
TypePistol
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge44 percussion
Barrel9 inch octagon
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockebony

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1454
Catalog page66

B) Percussion Target Pistol

As described in "A", but with a gold inlaid number "2" on the barrel tang.

ConditionExcellent. The barrel retains 99% plus original high polished blue finish showing only the slightest high edge wear. The remaining metal surfaces retain 97% original case colors. The stock is excellent showing a few very minor handling marks. The engraving and carving are crisp. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerFrench
ModelPercussion
TypePistol
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge44 percussion
Barrel9 inch octagon
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1454
Catalog page66
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