Cased French Percussion Target Pistol Set

Description:

Cased French Percussion Target Pistol Set, c. 1840s, two silver and iron mounted pistols with un marked damascus barrels, wooden cap container, bullet molds, brass powder flask, hammer, loading and cleaning rods, and nipple wrench in a velvet-lined wooden case, ht. 3 1/4, wd. 10 1/4, lg. 18 in.
Estimate $3,500-4,500

One hammer period repaired, two cracks in the wooden case cover.


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