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Lot 3264:Cased Pair of Engraved Box Lock Percussion Pocket/Muff Pistols

May 5th, 2019|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3264:Cased Pair of Engraved Box Lock Percussion Pocket/Muff Pistols

May 5th, 2019|Rock Island, IL
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Cased Pair of Engraved Box Lock Percussion Pocket/Muff Pistols with Inscribed Lid Plaque

A) Percussion Pocket Pistol

The breech section of the rifled barrels have "PORTEE GIE/120 METRES"(horizontally) and "J.F.F.A" (vertically) on top (double stamped on A). The barrels also feature attractive "thunderstorm" engraving around the post front sights and border engraving at the front of the octagonal sections. The bottom of the barrels and frames are marked "11" (A) and "11." (B). The frames have shell and scroll engraving. The grips have fluted wrists and scroll/floral carving. The case lid is inscribed "Mr Gustave Cremieux" in script. The interior is closely fitted to the pistols, rods, a small powder flask, bullet mold, and turnscrew and has a key in the lidded compartment.

ConditionFine overall with 70% original blue finish, light gray patina on the frame and cap, crisp engraving and carving, and minor age related wear.
Details
ManufacturerFrench
ModelPercussion
TypePistol
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge42
Barrel3 inch part octagon
Finishblue/bright
Gripebonized

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views866
Catalog page131

B) Percussion Pocket Pistol

See A.

ConditionFine overall with 75% plus original blue finish, light gray patina on the frame and cap, crisp engraving and carving, and minor age related wear. The case and accessories are excellent and have minor aging including some fading and staining on the lining and minor marks and scratches. Overall a very nice set of pistols of the variety an urban gentleman might have carried on the crime riddled streets of Paris.
Details
ManufacturerFrench
ModelPercussion
TypePistol
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge42
Barrel3 inch part octagon
Finishblue/bright
Gripcarved, fluted, wood

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views866
Catalog page131
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