Sold Lot 62158605 France - 19th Century - Mid to Late - Unknown - Duelling or Targeting - Percussion - Pistol - 13 Pair of French Percussion Targeting or Duelling Pistols 1855/1860 in case. Checkered walnut root stocks w/ butt " Neo Renaissance" style , finishing in carved shell ( Coquilles de St Jaques) , steel barrel eight fold, past damasked, riffled, Silvered steel garrisons decorated with ornate and vegetalist motifs . The lock w/ ornate engravings... morePair of French Percussion Targeting or Duelling Pistols 1855/1860 in case. Checkered walnut root stocks w/ butt " Neo Renaissance" style , finishing in carved shell ( Coquilles de St Jaques) , steel barrel eight fold, past damasked, riffled, Silvered steel garrisons decorated with ornate and vegetalist motifs . The lock w/ ornate engravings, . Working fine, in the both positions , semi armed and armed, very strong springs. Wood w/ brass cup rod. aime screw present ( a top hammer small welding hardly noticible) . High quality provenance. Beatiful shinning patina. A magnificent conversation piece. Saloon targeting practice at XIX century No ship out the continental E. U In a dark oak wood case, with key and possession scutcheon not used ( this is not is original case) . Interior lined with blue velvet, compartmentalized: Brass Powder flask , Bullet mold . Apocryphal screwdriver,nipple box,nipple,wooden rod , oil botlle. spring catcher. No ship out E. U. Length : Pistols : 40 cm. Case: 46 X 31 X 8cm. Caliber: 13 mm. Weight: +-5 Kg Translate View on... Catawiki Sell a similar item Wish Unwish Timed 30 Sep 2022 Estimate Subscribe Sale Price Subscribe Location Portugal Catalogue Weaponry (Antique & Deactivated Arms) Auction House Login for free