France - 1855 - JB - TRAVELLING - Percussion - Pistol - 15

Pair of French Travelling Percussion " NAPOLEON III " Pistols 1855/1860 in case. Walnutt stocks in normal condition ( small restoration in one butt) , steel barrel eightfold, all long with grooves , with various proof marks mainly " JB " , under the the barrel ,Decorated chiseled steel garrisons . Very good quality steel in beautiful shinning patina. The lock " back action" works perfectly ; Working fine, very strong springs. Nipples ok. Steel Ramrods seems original. To be carryed by a Gentleman in is " Caléche" . Stocks in black Napoleon III style as fashion on the midle of the XIX century In a Oak wooden case, Brass scutcheon on top not used , with key ( this is not is original case) . Interior lined with " Bordeaux velvet", compartmentalized containing; Brass Powder flask , Vintage Bullet mold . Apocryphal; screwdriver,nipple box. No ship out of Continental E. U Dim: Pistols : 29 cm. Case: 35X 24 X 7,5 cm. Caliber: 15 mm. Weight: +- 4 Kg