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Lot 3365:Cased Pair of Engraved and Carved Percussion Dueling Pistols

September 12th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3365:Cased Pair of Engraved and Carved Percussion Dueling Pistols

September 12th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Cased Pair of Engraved and Relief Carved Percussion Dueling Pistols

A) Dueling Pistol

These pistols reflect the popular style in France and Belgium during the mid-19th century. No maker markings, both have an oval Liege proof on the left side of the barrel near the breech. Floral engraving is on the lock, barrel tang, trigger guard, and pommel cap; identical on both "A" and "B." The ebony stocks have relief carved floral patterns. The case has purple lining, loading and cleaning rods, bullet mold, a worm, measure, oiler, nipple wrench, hammer, cap container, and container with two spare nipples and key.

ConditionFine, retains half of the thinning original high polish blue finish with brown patina on the balance, and patches of light pitting at the muzzle end and at the breech. 60% casehardened finish with gray patina on the trigger guard tang. Crisp engraving throughout. Stock is very fine with minor scratches, and crisp relief carving. Mechanically excellent. The case is fine and has general age related wear.
Details
ManufacturerBelgium
ModelPercussion
TypePistol
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge40
Barrel10 5/8 inch octagon
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockrelief carved ebony

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1860
Catalog page198

B) Dueling Pistol

Reference "A" description.

ConditionFine, retains 60% thinning original high polish blue finish with light brown patina on the balance, and a patch of light pitting at the left of the muzzle end. 50% casehardened finish with gray patina on the trigger guard tang. Crisp engraving throughout. Stock is very fine with minor scratches and crisp relief carving. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerBelgium
ModelPercussion
TypePistol
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge40
Barrel10 5/8 inch octagon
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockebony

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1860
Catalog page198
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