This impressive pair of mid-18th century French pistols feature border pattern and floral engravings on the lock and brass fittings, and an underfolding spring-loaded snap bayonet with a spear head. The barrels are both unmarked, and the slightly "banana" profile locks have border pattern engraving and a floral accent at the tails of the locks and are both marked with a small fleur-de-lis on the underside. An engraved brass crowned plaque is located on top of the wrists without any initials, with engraved floral sideplates. The stocks have tear drop carvings at the barrel tang, sideplate and lock.

Fine, with bright iron surfaces, some scattered patches of minor pitting, and distinct engraving. The stock is also fine with scattered dents and scratches, a few small chips, a hairline crack inside the ramrod channel, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent, including the snap bayonet.

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Fine, with bright iron surfaces, some scattered patches of minor pitting, and distinct engraving. The stock is also fine with scattered dents and scratches, a chipped section inside the front of the bayonet channel, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent, although the snap bayonet occasionally does not catch.